{"product_id":"watchman-08-by-novaminis","title":"Watchman 08 by Novaminis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe old watchman has seen a dozen riots and walked away from all of them — sword arm raised, finger already pointing at whoever started it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ 32mm scale resin miniature, printed fresh to order in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Supplied unpainted and ready to prime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Compatible with D\u0026amp;D, Pathfinder, and all tabletop RPGs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ Equally at home on the gaming table or the display shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWatchman 08 is the eighth variation in Novaminis' city watch series, and this particular sculpt crackles with the energy of a veteran who has lost patience. He strides forward mid-shout, sword raised overhead in a powerful overhand grip, his free arm extended with one finger jabbing the air — barking orders at rookies or singling out a suspect in the crowd. A broad-brimmed kettle hat sits low over a bearded, weathered face. Riveted leather armour covers his torso, a short travelling cape billows behind him, and a sturdy padlock and chain hang at his belt — the tools of a man whose job involves shutting things down as much as breaking them open. Tall boots and pouched belt kit complete the look of a professional who has been doing this long enough to stop caring about appearances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sculpt reads instantly as authority — not the polished authority of a city guard in full plate, but the earned authority of a beat watchman who knows every alleyway, every crooked merchant, and every face that shouldn't be where it is. He works equally well as a hostile NPC blocking the party's escape, a gruff quest-giver with local knowledge, or a recurring presence in an urban campaign who the players learn to either respect or avoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis mini works brilliantly for adventurers who:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun urban campaigns where city guards and watch captains play a recurring role\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeed a veteran NPC with presence and personality rather than a generic soldier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre building a city watch patrol or street-level encounter group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant a character with immediate visual storytelling for social or combat encounters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollect Novaminis' full watchman series for variety across a patrol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEncounter Hook:\u003c\/strong\u003e The party has just lifted something from a locked merchant's storeroom — and as they slip out into the lantern-lit street, this watchman steps from a side alley directly into their path. Sword already up, finger levelled at the rogue in front, he doesn't ask questions — he gives orders. The padlock at his belt clicks as he shifts his weight. Someone in the group has exactly three seconds to come up with a very convincing story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWatchman 08 is one sculpt in Novaminis' extended city watch range — each variation offers a distinct pose, weapon combination, and character read, making them excellent for building out a full patrol with visual variety. This version is armed with a broad sword and wears studded leather armour with cape and utility belt. Supplied unpainted and unassembled where applicable, ready for your primer of choice. Compatible with 25mm and 32mm bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSculpted by \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/novaminis\"\u003eNovaminis\u003c\/a\u003e — visit their collection to explore the full watch series and more character-rich sculpts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePairs well with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/npcs-townsfolk\"\u003ecity NPCs and townsfolk\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/the-underdark\"\u003eUnderdark delves\u003c\/a\u003e — or explore more from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/novaminis\"\u003eNovaminis\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMitz \u0026amp; Simz — two cats, two humans, and a shared obsession with tiny detailed things.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReady to add this adventurer to your collection? Order today and we'll print it fresh for you here in the UK.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Novaminis","offers":[{"title":"No Base","offer_id":57445618811262,"sku":"NVM_WATCHMAN08_NoBase","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plain Base","offer_id":57445618844030,"sku":"NVM_WATCHMAN08_PlainBase","price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/2520\/5035\/files\/FOP-001Watchman08_PS_-MER_3c5d4f76-22f1-4ad6-8379-8fb2544c8864.jpg?v=1779478558","url":"https:\/\/mitznsimz.com\/products\/watchman-08-by-novaminis","provider":"MitzNSimz ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}