Took some group shots of Ordo Xenos Inquisitor van Kushing and his merry band of men.
I stress men as I strongly feel this retuine needs a feminine touch. Not sure what to add though - perhaps the sister repentia I made a while ago, perhaps an eldar advisor or a female mystic of some sorts - I'm open to suggestions!
From left to right: Executioner Maunsell, Private Lister, Ordo Xenos Inquisitor van Kushing, Battle-brother Sirius and Operative XIII.
I think the Eldar wouldn't fit - the existing models give quite a Traditionalist feel rather than a Radical one. Kushing seems to be a no nonsense, militaristic kind of chap who looks for relatively clean cut, professional looking types. It feels like they need a stern, no nonsense female character.
ReplyDeleteRepentia is loyal enough, but I think her fervour will sit a little uncomfortably with the staid, reserved feel of the rest of the group.
My initial thoughts would either be a female gunslinger - where her gender is effectively superfluous to her role - Kushing looking for skills, not caring about gender... Or, someone upright and civilised - a woman of noble birth, all high collars and ruffled clothes - a Seneschal who resolves many of the day to day practical problems for the group while remaining a deadly and often under estimated swords woman.
It's amazing how I end up assigning character to your conversions - the way you've put them together leaves me feeling I know how they would think and behave - that they're real people!
Thanks mate! That's brilliant input.
DeleteI think you've nailed van Kushings character there although I view him as neither puritan nor radical, rather intensly, ruthlessly, pragmatic. The end always justifies the means in his book. So a xenos advisor or licensed bountyhunter could possibly be part of the group - he just wouldn't trust them...
I'd almost hazard that there are three distinct groups in his mind: reliable and professional, professional but untrustworthy, and then, right at the bottom - unreliable. The last have a use of a sort but are never really part of the band - more peripheral and temporary attachment
DeleteOh, and I do think if you want to emphasise the pragmatism over Puritanism, a "reliable" xenos is the way to go.
DeleteGo totally radical and make up a female Squat Enginseer. That would look sweet.
ReplyDeleteA squat wouldn't be very radical would it? They're more or less part of the imperium.
DeleteRadical would be a tyranid with a mindcontrol neurocollar or an ork freebooter or a kroot mercenary....
Beautiful work there. Full of atmosphere.
ReplyDeleteFor me, I think the Sisters Hospitaler would be a perfect fit for this warband. She has a pragmatic and no-nonsense feel to her.
http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m1730041a_99060107067_SoBHospitaler_445x319.jpg
I think you´re on to something there...
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