The Hare Clan are Masters of the Art of War. For them, it has become a life-long scholarly pursuit. They seek to turn oft-overlooked components into assets on the battlefield. Take, for instance, the humble dog not so humble in the hands of the Hare Clan. They have long been trained to fulfil a variety of battlefield roles. Some are messengers that go from tent to tent or position to position delivering vital messages or pieces of pertinent information. Some dogs are used to guard the camps at night, equipped to sniff out the enemy or any would-be infiltrators or assassins. Dog-handlers are Ashigaru and may operate with several dogs in a pack depending on the task at hand. Edogowa and his dogs are used to scout ahead, getting the lay of the land then sending the information back to their lines.

A Prefecture warband can benefit significantly from having Edogawa and his dogs on their side. Aki is a messenger dog running notes back and forth. With a Samurai in the fold, they gain the powerful Order trait, allowing up to three Ashigaru to gain an additional activation. Emi, on the other hand, is a highly trained guard dog, so if anyone tries to Surprise a friendly model, it will first have to Test against Emi or have their advantage negated.

Blister contains three miniatures supplied with 30mm bases and full colour profile cards.

Undoubtedly mean spirited and devoid of any form of warmth, Fai-Ginn has found himself as the primary carer for over half of the Silvermoon's street urchins. For all of the hatred and enmity felt towards him from his young charges he has avoided a dagger in the back, during the darkest hours of the the night, for so long because he does have some value to those he leaches from. His knowledge of what he calls the ‘subtle arts’ are second to none.

Blister contains one miniature, 30mm base and full colour profile card.

The Buto are a fearsome and brutal people when stirred to actions. Fituamua is no different and serves as the silent enforcer for the Syndicate. A once renowned Jumo fighter he has since worked his way into the service of the Iron Fist gumis. It makes no matter to him if the debt is a single half bronze moon to a thousand Gold ones. If his Oyabun gives him a name he will collect and those who hear the slow knock of his heavy tonfa on their door had better clear the debt or Fitiuamua will gladly give them a lesson in repayment.

Blister contains one miniature, 40mm base and full colour profile card.

When the tide of the battle is changing and the will of the Prefecture’s soldiers is waning, Fujitaka is there waving his banner and rallying the troops. His bravery in the face of impossible odds is well known and his fellow Ashigaru find their own inner strength in his presence. Fujitaka also shares his own strength to enable others to continue the good fight.

Blister contains one miniature, 30mm base and full colour profile card.

Giichi uses a unique fighting style and flail-like weapon. Forged in the fighting pits of Jima he has learned what it takes to survive. He is a bane to Samurai that fight in well-rehearsed routines, he does not follow the rules they have come to expect and his attacks are difficult to anticipate. Giichi understood early on that he would never compete with the Buto in the ring, he did however learn what he could and has impressive Jumo skills.

Blister contains one miniature, 30mm base and full colour profile card.

From Ugo to Eddo, the loyal servants of the Takashi can be called upon to bolster the ranks of the Dragon’s armies. Their knowledge of the terrain invaluable in giving the Prefecture an added advantage in battle.

Blister contains one miniature, 30mm base and full colour profile card.

Whether with yari or the fabled Arquebus the ashigaru stationed at Ryu are staunchly loyal to the Takashi and will defend their clan to the death. They are trained and drilled relentlessly to ensure that in battle they act and react instinctively, unflinching as they wait for orders from their Gunso or samurai commanders. The Arquebusiers see it as such an honor to be picked into the regiment that it is said that they even take them on their final journey to Hantaisoku. The fear their weapons create is rightly deserved as there is little that can stand up to raw power, steel, wood and fire fused into this fearsome device.

Blister contains one miniature, 30mm base and full colour profile card.

A seasoned and cunning tactician in all affairs. His razor sharp mind and unflinching resolve make Harukichi an exceptional businessman and leader. Those in his gumi display an unshakable faith in his decisions and follow his orders without question or pause. Those who follow the Five Fortunes believe that you make your own luck and this is particularly true in Harukichi’s case. It appears to his enemies that should Harukichi will it his followers are able to achieve the most unlikely feats, whilst their own trip, stumble and flail wildly.

Blister contains one miniature, 30mm base and full colour profile card.

Important: this model is included in the Faction Starter Set and the Two-player Starter Set.

Blister contains one miniature supplied with a 30mm base and full colour profile card.

Hiryu is an Ashigaru hailing from the city of Eddo, distinguished from his fellow Ashigaru in Ryu by the heavier armour he wears. He also skilfully wields the Naginata favoured in the North, rather than the Yari; which is standard issue in Ryu. A life long soldier, Hiryu is a firm believer in rank and file fighting. He understands the ebb and flow of the line and is at his best in battle when fighting shoulder to shoulder with his fellow Ashigaru.

Blister contains one miniature, 30mm base and full colour profile card.

Important: these models are included in the Faction Starter Set.

Blister contains two miniatures supplied with 30mm bases and full colour profile cards.

Important: this model is included in the Faction Starter Set and the Two-player Starter Set.

Blister contains one miniature supplied with a 30mm base and full colour profile card.

A veteran of the Dragon wars, tales of his courage at the battle of Hendai are still told today in the streets of Tsumaga. He had led the life of a fisherman after the first war until the call from Ryu came, summoning all goshi back to service in this new time of strife. From an early age Isamu exuded an air of authority and a calm head in the heat of the moment. It came as no surprise that he was raised to the rank of Gunso quickly during his first term of service to the Takashi clan, a position he quickly settled into. His experience and presence imbuing his soldiers with a confidence and courage to fight on and turn the tide of battle for the Dragon clan.

Blister contains one miniature, 30mm base and full colour profile card.

The conch blower has made the role his own and is held up as an example of how auxiliary support should operate in the forces of Ryu. Renowned for his ability to reinvigorate the soldiers around him with his rallying calls, Junichi simply states to new recruits ‘When you hear the call, try harder’.

Blister contains one miniature, 30mm base and full colour profile card.

Life for Kaede is just another performance. He learned his trade not in the luck houses but on the streets of Jima. Where acting the part could be the difference between eating or not, a beating or not, living or not. He treats combat like a show, as battle progresses, he works through the three acts of a play, adapting his style for each act in order to create a frantic ending where each dramatic death hastens the finale!

Blister contains one miniature, 30mm base and full colour profile card.

The lowest ranks of the Silvermoon are made up of the Kyoaku-Han. Violent, ambitious and driven young men and women who seek the power and wealth the Silvermoon can offer them. It is unclear the exact rites and rituals required when one joins one of the Silvermoon gumis due to the great secrecy surrounding them and the fact that once initiated there is only one way the leave. Death. There is certainly no lack of those willing to swear total loyalty and obedience to the organisation, bringing with them a cunning and tenacious hunger to the battle, using the tricks and tactics learned on the streets rather than in a traditional dojo or samurai school, to gain victory for themselves and the Silvermoon.

Blister contains two miniatures with three weapon variations, 30mm bases and full colour profile cards.

Takashi Oka is as deadly as she is beautiful. Raised in the luxury of Ryu she is a great power in the court and has learned to use the weapons gifted to her just as expertly as those crafted of polished steel and lacquered wooded in the dojo. A nimble and dexterous warrior she wields the traditional weapon of a lady of the samurai caste, with a natural ease and elegance. She moves across the battlefield with the poise and grace of a dancer, avoiding blows and missiles as if they were not even there.

Blister contains one miniature, 30mm base and full colour profile card.

In times of war the Prefecture of Ryu is able to call upon those loyal to their Takashi Lords, swelling the ranks of the serving ashigaru with Goshi. Madoka wields his long axe in the name of Ryu, hacking down foe with sweeping blows; his courage in battle is soon restored in the presence of a trusted commander.

Blister contains one miniature, 30mm base and full colour profile card.

This giant Buto is the personal bodyguard of Harukichi and was selected for obvious reasons. His prowess in the Jumo arenas quickly attracted attention, it was clear to most he was destined for a top position within the Syndicate, and he has not disappointed. Constantly vigilant to any threat, and unshakeable in his devotion to the defence of his Oyabun, Manu has continuously put himself in harm’s way, catching most would be assassins off guard with his prowess in melee, deftly blocking blows until his master is safe, then and only then the time comes to crush bones with fists the size of mallets.

Blister contains one miniature, 40mm base and full colour profile card.

The legendary Jumo sensei, and current Oyabun of the Iron Fist gumi, Oda is small only in stature, for everything else about this no nonsense boss is anything but. Oda likes nothing more than to drill and sculpt his famous Buto into pure weapons of mass and muscle. His physique might prevent him from demonstrating his extensive knowledge of the art of Jumo but he is a skilled and quick teacher, barking instructions and jabbing directions with his ornate fan, swiftly turning even the amateur into a competent wrestler and a warrior into a master. Tautolu is never far from his diminutive master, either stepping forward to clear his path through the streets of Jima and saddling his famous platform, allowing his sensei a better vantage point from which to command his men. Keenly aware of danger and quickly removing threats with a crushingly accurate and brutal blow from his tetsubo, Tautolu is the bite to Oda’s bark.

Blister contains two miniatures which can be played separately or as one model, supplied with bases and full colour profile cards for all variations.