Heroes

Tribunus – if the Legatus is the general, the Tribunus is the captain. The Tribunus may serve as the Battle Standard Bearer or Vexillarius, the role sacred to the legion!!! He provides key bonuses to cohesion, formations and morale.

Consilium of Centurions – with lower individual characteristics than a Tribunus, the Consilium allows 1 to 3 Centurions to be recruited as a single Hero choice. They serve as communication hubs, attached to Core and Special units to improve the flow of orders. In this way, a highly disciplined chain of command is maintained, running from the Legatus, to the Tribunus, to the Centurions and finally down to the common legionary.

Magister Coquinario – inspired by the Paymaster of the Dogs of War and likely a mandatory inclusion in the legion. This sort of quartermaster and battle-cook oversees rations and thus morale through food. Much like the Blessing of the Lady, the army never plays in the first turn – the troops are always eating before battle – but gain a form of “caloric” Ward Save or a bonus to Strength and Toughness. May take a field kitchen as an upgrade.

Goliath Venator – the slayer of monsters, but not like his red-crested dwarf cousins. A hunter armed with sling, like in the myth of David versus Goliath or Jack the Giant Killer. Specialized in felling large foes…since almost everything towers over a Halfling. Boom Headshot = Heroic Killing Blow.

Mater Sorania – the priestess of the Wolf Cult, calling upon ancient prayers or alternatively a low-level wizard (Level 1–2). The name “Sorania” draws inspiration from the Hirpi Sorani, wolf-priests devoted to Soranus. This deity is a confused fusion (con-fusion lol) of Apollo, god of the sun, and Dis Pater, god of the underworld. True story! This theme of fire and death with wolves is absolutely fascinating! A black sun instead of a full moon to howl at? Therefore, a Mater Sorania could have access to magic from the Lores of Fire, Death and Beasts, though a custom Lore may eventually be written. Dunno…

Iron Pot Champion – winner of the bloody arena games of the Iron Pot. A crowd-favorite bruiser, fueled by pride and public adoration. A straightforward yet brutal combat Hero, built to hit hard in close combat with many equipment options from the gladiatorial schools.

Hireling Tilean Wizard – some rare concession to traditional magic, representing foreign influence or a tolerated arcane practice. This choice is still under consideration, but some form of “classic” magic is acceptable and Roman culture had no qualms about employing barbarian skills for practical purposes (aka warfare). I also like the name Mercenary Wizard or Auxiliary Wizard.