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Crooked Dice Launch New Taverns & Townsfolk Kickstarter

A collection of five 28mm scale, white metal miniatures is displayed, showcasing various fantasy townsfolk. The characters include a jovial barmaid, a grinning old man, a stern-looking woman in a green cloak, and two other distinct figures, each with unique clothing and expressions that reflect their roles as NPCs in a fantasy RPG setting. The background features the title "TAVERN & TOWNSFOLK" prominently, emphasizing the theme of the Kickstarter campaign.

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Crooked Dice Games Design Studio’s new Kickstarter is off and running.

Entitled Tavern & Townsfolk, this new campaign focuses on the ordinary folk your RPG characters will meet during their extraordinary adventures. From barmaids to bards, patrons to peasants, this range of characterful miniatures makes stars of incidental NPCs, barkeeps and villagers.

The core of the campaign features more than thirty 28mm scale, white metal miniatures. These miniatures were formerly part of the Otherworld Miniatures range but have now been given a new lease of life by Crooked Dice owner Karl Perroton. With sculpts from industry grandees Ian Mountain, Drew Williams, Paul Hicks and Mark Evans, it’s easy to see why these miniatures are so distinctive. Each one personifies the kind of NPC and incidental characters your player characters are going to bump into during their latest adventures, and they add an extra layer of interest beyond the standard goblins, ghouls and other wandering monsters which usually dominate a gaming table.

A bustling village scene features a variety of 28mm scale, white metal miniatures representing ordinary townsfolk engaged in daily activities. Characters include a barmaid, a farmer, and a woman carrying a basket, surrounded by barrels, pumpkins, and a horse, all set against a backdrop of stone buildings and lush greenery. The detailed miniatures bring to life the vibrant atmosphere of a fantasy RPG setting, showcasing the charm of incidental NPCs.

The campaign has already funded, and stretch goals include a farmer’s cart, a stirge in a tankard, town guards and more.

“A huge thanks to everyone for being so supportive and helping us get these wonderful miniatures back into production!” said Karl when I asked him how it feels to see the campaign enjoying such a healthy start. “I need to give a special thank you to Richard Scott of Otherworld Miniatures for allowing me to give these extraordinary sculpts a new home."

See the Kickstarter campaign for more details.

A detailed scene depicts a bustling tavern setting with several 28mm scale white metal miniatures representing various townsfolk. Characters include a barmaid serving drinks, a bard playing music, and patrons engaged in conversation, all set against a backdrop of a rustic tavern with a thatched roof and stone walls. The environment features wooden tables, barrels, and vibrant foliage, creating a lively atmosphere typical of a fantasy RPG setting.

Images courtesy of Crooked Dice Games Design Studio

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Three NPCs walk into a bar... No, they were already there. They're always there. Every tavern. Every town. Every campaign. Crooked Dice's Kickstarter saves these classic Otherworld miniatures from retirement. Check out the full range before they vanish like your party's gold after a night at the dragons head #fantasyRpg #miniatures #crookedDice #kickstarter #crowdfunding #fantasyMiniatures #dungeonsAndDragons #otherworld

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