In the Old World the mutational properties of Chaos are poorly documented but clearly evident. Some mutants are altered in strange and often unique ways, but other aspects of Chaos Mutation seem to be more degenerative in nature. Rather than taking the form of strange appendages and bizarre abilities, the most prevalent form of mutation seems to manifest as a degredation of sentient beings to more bestial forms. Tho the individual appearances of such mutants vary, they all share common characteristics; these degenerated mutant creatures are refered to collectively as Beastmen. Whether the mutational properties of the wyrdstone created them or else the chaotic emanations of it attracted them, Beastmen are very common inside the walls of the Damned City and parties of the foul creatures are often encountered by those who seek profit and glory in Mordheim. The following list details characteristics and compositions for Chaos Beastman warbands usable in the Mordheim setting. These rules are arbitrary but reflect an attempt to make an enjoyable and playable force while maintaining game balance with the existing system.

Starting Funds

The warband starts with 500 gc to spend as it wishes following unit numbers and weapons restrictions.

Choice of Warriors

A Chaos Beastman band must include a minimum of 3 models, and can have a maximum of 12 models including 5 Heros and 1 leader. A starting warband must be lead by a Chaos Beastman Chief, but should he be killed they may not acquire another; one of the warriors of the band will step forth from amongst the members of the band and become the Leader.

Becoming the Leader

Should the Chaos Beastman Chief die the surviving Hero with the highest Leadership will assume the mantle of his predecessor. This model gains the Leader ability but undergoes no other addition or change.

Exploration

As normal.

Hirelings and Dramatis Personae

The following Hired Swords will work for a Beastman warband:

• Chaos Knight
• Chaos Warrior

Heroes

Henchmen

Equipment

Special Equipment

Rare Goods

The Beastmen cant move around easily outside the city walls or trade effectively as they are evil creatures of Chaos. However there are always merchants that care only for the color of the coin and not the nature of the hand that bears it, so the Beastmen can still get some things irregularly. Therefore, only 1 Hero may be sent to look for Rare Goods after a battle and all difficulties are at +2. Therefore, anything with a rarity of 11 or 12 is unatainable to any except a Shaman with Streetwise or by the use of items that give Rare Goods roll modifiers.

Starting Experience

Heroes

Henchmen

The Chaos Beastman warband looks tough at first appraisal, but suffers from several key limitations that keep it balanced in a campaign or league. Their primary advantage is that almost everything in the warband has 2 Wounds and at least a 4 Toughness. However, their total lack of shooting bits means they have to engage in HtH and are vulnerable to ranged attacks. They are definitely a hard group, but a small one. Unlike the other additional warbands they have no special skills to choose from, and practically no hirelings that will work for them. They are a 'meat and potatoes' force: dead hard in HtH but really poor everywhere else.