World of Anno Domini 1666 is not only world of brave heroes, beautiful women and supernatural creatures but also world of less powerful characters.
They are not amazing fencers, deadly marksmen or powerful mages but their skills can save the day.
The Locals, Citizens of Vienna. Each band can hire few of them and as they cost just a little, so you can easily get access to skill your Heroes miss. No matter if you need cheap cannon fodder, connections, inconspicuous character or additional kreutzers for equipment, Locals can provide almost anything you need.
THUGS
THUGS
Thugs are perfect cannon fodder. They are cheap, fight relatively well and can also provide you Connections required to hire mercenaries.
No one feels more at home in the dark alleys of Vienna than they do!
FOOTMEN
FOOTMEN
If you want to strengthen your band’s fighting power at a low cost, Footmen will be an excellent choice.
Thanks to the breastplates and helmets Footmen can survive hits which could kill other characters.
Long glaives provides them advantage in close combat and pistols allow them to fight from distance.
PEASANTS
PEASANTS
Peasants are the less expensive characters in the whole universe of Anno Domini 1666, so by hiring them for your band you can keep both high number of activations and many powerful (so expensive!) heroes.
Moreover, the flail can prove to be a truly dangerous weapon.
URCHIN
URCHIN
Urchin is definitely not a warrior. However, he is quick and agile. Moreover, hardly anyone pays attention to him. This allows him to complete an important task before the opponent even realizes what is happening.
GYPSY
GYPSY
Gypsy is another inconspicuous character. She is definitely not suited for combat.
However, she is the only common character who can strengthen the team with her divination abilities.
COURTESAN
COURTESAN
She is inconspicuous, able to quickly assess the situation thanks to her Wits, and has Connections, which are essential for hiring many mercenaries.
Most importantly, however, she has the ability Seduction, meaning she can eliminate an opponent’s character from the game without a fight.
BURGHER
BURGHER
If needed, he can also put his smallsword to good use.
THIEF
THIEF
Although he is not suited for open combat, he is invaluable when it comes to sneaking in, breaking in, or picking someone’s pocket.
If necessary, he can also stab an opponent with a dagger from the shadows.
WATCHMAN
WATCHMAN
It’s always good to have connections in the city watch. This character is indispensable when you want to extend the game, for example, when you’re the attacker in battle scenarios.
At the same time, the halberd in his hands becomes a very dangerous weapon.
Thanks to his keen senses and the help of his schnauzer, he is also invaluable in identifying inconspicuous characters.
APOTHECARY
APOTHECARY
In the world of Anno Domini 1666, Vienna is home to various apothecaries.
Some always have something helpful for healing, others specialize in crafting poisons. And then there are those who create alchemical potions.
SERVANT
SERVANT
Firearms are highly effective, but the main drawback is that you usually only get one shot.
But what if someone followed you, carrying an extra arquebus and pistol? Better yet, someone who knows how to reload quickly?
That’s exactly who the Servant is!
MONK
MONK
The Monk is another character who tends to avoid direct combat. However, he can perform various tasks to support the team, such as distracting enemies.
He is also invaluable if you find yourself facing demons or anyone drawing upon their powers.
BEGGAR
BEGGAR
Don’t be fooled by the innocent appearance of this elderly lady. She can sneak into almost anywhere, knows the city and its inhabitants better than most, and when things take a turn for the worse, she’s not afraid to strike with her knife. And the wounds it inflicts are sure to fester…