{"product_id":"watchman-halberdier-04-by-novaminis","title":"Watchman Halberdier 04 by Novaminis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe alarm bell rings, cobblestones blur underfoot, and the watchman rounds the corner at a full sprint — halberd already swinging into position, free hand balled into a fist, eyes locked on whoever thought they could run.\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\u003eThis is Watchman Halberdier 04 — the fourth sculpt in Novaminis' city watch range, and arguably the one with the most urgency baked into every detail. Where earlier variants stand their ground or brace for impact, this watchman is \u003cem\u003emoving\u003c\/em\u003e. He's mid-sprint, cloak billowing behind him, halberd angled low and forward in a two-handed grip with the axe-blade leading. His right arm is pumping with the effort of the chase, jaw set, expression somewhere between focused and furious.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe armour tells the story of a working soldier, not a ceremonial one. Riveted studded leather covers the chest and shoulders, hardworn and practical rather than parade-polished. A short sword sits sheathed at his hip — a backup plan if the halberd becomes unwieldy in a tight alley. His kettle helm sits slightly forward on his head, the brim catching the light in a way that suits the low-glow illumination of a torchlit city street. Tall leather boots, thick belt, and a slightly battered silhouette all reinforce the sense that this is a man who does this for a living — and has been doing it long enough to lose the nerves but keep the speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis specific variation is the sprinting pose, which makes it a natural fit for chase encounters, ambush scenes, or any moment where the party's actions have attracted official attention. The dynamic lean and outstretched stance give it excellent visual contrast against standing or bracing figures in the same unit grouping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA good pick for adventurers who:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeed NPC guards that look genuinely threatening in motion, not just standing at posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre running city-based campaigns with active watch patrols and pursuit mechanics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWant to build a varied watch unit using all four Halberdier sculpts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppreciate the challenge of painting a fast-moving figure with a sweeping cloak and detailed leather work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre after a display piece that captures the energy of a medieval urban chase scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEncounter Hook:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe party's rogue has just lifted a sealed document from the courier — but the watchman on the far corner clocked the lift. He's already running, halberd cutting through the market crowd, shouting for his partner two streets over. The players have maybe thirty seconds before the city watch closes both ends of the alley. Place this miniature at full sprint heading straight for the exit — and watch the table suddenly pay very close attention to their movement speeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWatchman Halberdier 04 is a 32mm scale resin miniature supplied unpainted and unassembled where applicable. Printed to order here in our UK studio. Compatible with standard round bases (not included). Works with all major tabletop RPG systems including D\u0026amp;D 5e, Pathfinder, and OSR titles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSculpted by \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/novaminis\"\u003eNovaminis\u003c\/a\u003e — visit their collection to see more of their work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePairs well with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/npcs-townsfolk\"\u003ecity watch NPCs and townsfolk\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grassland-plains\"\u003eopen urban and plains encounters\u003c\/a\u003e — or explore more from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/novaminis\"\u003eNovaminis\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuality checked by Mitz, double-checked by Simz, dispatched by the humans.\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":57445620154750,"sku":"NVM_WATCHMANHALBERDIER04_NoBase","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Plain Base","offer_id":57445620187518,"sku":"NVM_WATCHMANHALBERDIER04_PlainBase","price":4.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/2520\/5035\/files\/FOP-007WatchmanHalberdier04_PS_-MER_67805172-e395-4236-8c91-375d8a5689f3.jpg?v=1779478262","url":"https:\/\/mitznsimz.com\/products\/watchman-halberdier-04-by-novaminis","provider":"MitzNSimz ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}