Beggar 03 by Novaminis

He's been on this corner longer than the city watch can remember — and the look in his eye suggests he knows far more than a beggar should.

• ✔ 32mm scale resin miniature, printed fresh to order in the UK
• ✔ Supplied unpainted and ready to prime
• ✔ Compatible with D&D, Pathfinder, and all tabletop RPGs
• ✔ Equally at home on the gaming table or the display shelf

This is the third variation in Novaminis' Beggar series — and like his counterparts, he carries a story in every crease of his ragged clothing. Bald-headed with a scruffy beard and long, unkempt hair at the sides, he's dressed in heavily patched and stitched trousers, a torn open shirt, and a mismatched assortment of wrappings and bindings across his forearms. A length of rope hangs from his belt — the kind of detail that raises more questions than it answers.

What sets this variation apart is his pose: one hand tucked close to his body, the other extended with a single pointing finger — demanding, accusing, or perhaps directing the party towards something they'd rather not find. There's a wiry physicality to the sculpt that suggests this man has survived on the streets through stubbornness and cunning rather than comfort. The crisscross stitching on his trousers, the layered rags, and his mismatched footwear all reward a careful painter with dozens of small, satisfying details.

Whether you need a world-weary street contact, a disguised spy, a quest-giver with an agenda, or simply a convincing piece of urban scenery, this mini delivers the kind of grounded character presence that brings a city district to life.

A great pick for adventurers who want to:

• Populate city streets, market squares, and tavern entrances with believable NPCs
• Introduce a morally ambiguous informant or mysterious quest-giver
• Build out a Ravenloft or gothic urban setting with a lived-in atmosphere
• Add a human-scale figure to contrast against monsters and larger foes
• Explore urban poverty and social detail in narrative-heavy campaigns

Encounter Hook

As the party cuts through the Ashwick Docks at dusk, a gaunt, rope-belted figure steps from a doorway and points a bony finger directly at the rogue. "You — yes, you. The Harbormaster's man has been asking about your face. Coin for a name, or you can take your chances with the tide watch." He hasn't moved an inch. He's still pointing.

Details

This miniature is Beggar 03 — the third sculpt in the series, distinguished by his forward-pointing pose and rope-hung belt. If you're building a group of street characters, check the other Beggar variations to round out the set. Supplied unpainted and unassembled where applicable, ready to prime with your preferred primer and paint to match your setting.

Sculpted by Novaminis — visit their collection to see more of their characterful sculpts.

Pairs well with other NPCs and townsfolk and Ravenloft gothic horror settings — or explore the full range from Novaminis.

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Ready to add this adventurer to your collection? Order today and we'll print it fresh for you here in the UK.