I have the minis to make the following forces (they won’t be played as these straight units but I much prefer a systematic approach to miniature accumulation):
7 ronin (with katana, 1 x yumi, 1 x nodachi)
12 villagers (with bamboo spear)
19 DEFENDERS
1 bandit leader (with katana)
1 bandit deputy (with naginata)
5 bandits (with katana)
5 bandits (with naginata)
6 bandits (with teppo)
12 bandits (with yari)
30 BANDITS
I’ve made some progress with the first batch of bandits. To arrive at a mix that looks sufficiently ‘banditry’ and without duplications, I’ve swapped around quite a few heads and weapons. Only the two bandit command will have full head helmets while the minis in straw cloaks will all be villagers. I’m also repurposing some monks.
6 bandits with swords (including the leader):
6 bandits with spears:
When painted, 7 Samurai versus 12 bandits is probably enough to start testing the rules.