So I've just finished a discussion about a class ideas with Aeneas in VC tonight and thought id write up the rough idea.
Background: I currently feel that Cavalier and Hero represent the more "highly" respect option in the noble community and they could be joined by a more reduced sized but high skilled unit that is prepared to do jobs with little to no morale loss which the others either wouldn't do or would suffer more negatives from.
Placeholder Nickname - Warden
The Warden while not respected within noble circles due to their close integration with their retinue and generally their estates. Find themselves with other benefits, their units are strong together and build up a strong trust and experience with each other. Death's are rare within a warden's retinue though taking casualties can be extremely punishing due to the constant degradation of honour and prestige to the Warden's name they find themselves generally on the frontier where the have regular encounter with monsters and brigands.
The time at which the shine is in times of crisis, when them and their units sheer trust and experience with each other allow them to really push themselves to the human limits.
Mechanics:
Wardens degrade honour and prestige every week/month down to a threshold
Wardens provide additional percentage on top of the current morale/cohesion etc to their retinue and gain more experience in leadership etc.
Wardens similar to hero's add their battle strength to their unit. However, unlike hero's to be killed their retinue needs to be routed or wiped out. (They do not gain any benefits to escaping prison)
Wardens Retinue take more wounds but have reduced chance of death.
Warden's Retinue can perform civil work and paid work for reduced/no morale penalty
Warden's Retinue suffer less issues with equipment degradation and issues arising from it.
