Mercenary work is common in Antora, and is a lucrative prospect for those of both high and low birth. Mercenaries usually band together to form companies, the largest of which often decide the outcome of wars.
Zweihande-Krieger
These colorful warriors wield tremendous pikes, crossbows, and their namesake Zweihanders - tremendous two handed swords. The Zweihande-Krieger are flamboyant and committed to their reputation. Both feared in battle, and known for never breaking a contract. The Zweihande-Krieger are so renowned that on occasion they have accepted payment from a states not to fight, but to refuse any contract with an opposing force.