Life on Necromunda is never boring – if you’re not dodging acid rain or paying your due in sweat and servitude, you might just stumble across something much weirder.
The underhive is getting a fresh injection of flavour this month with the release of two new characters: the Whisper Merchant and the Psychoteric Thrall.
These two Forge World resin models bring more than just visual flair – they embody the strange, myth-wrapped politics and psionics of Necromunda’s deeper layers.
The Whisper Merchant – Lies, Truth, and Something In Between
Forget dusty info-slates or vox feeds – if you want the real story in the underhive, you go to the Hall of Lies. Whisper Merchants make their living trading in the most valuable commodity in Necromunda: half-truths. These slick rumour peddlers are masters at separating fact from fiction, often for the benefit of House Delaque or those with enough credits to cover the cost of “knowing too much.”
As narrative tools, Whisper Merchants are great for campaigns full of backstabbing, shifting allegiances, and sudden betrayals. In gameplay terms, they’re likely to offer buffs or options that play into subterfuge and intel—perfect for players who enjoy a bit of cloak and dagger in their gang tactics.
The Psychoteric Thrall – Haunted Tools of Psychic Warfare
Then there’s the Psychoteric Thrall, a poor soul irrevocably bound to the alien Psycoterica. These mysterious xenos are said to dwell beneath the very crust of Necromunda, and those touched by them tend to lose their grip on reality. While most gangs would steer clear of someone in a permanent fugue state, the Delaque see opportunity.
Thralls act as living conduits for psychic energy, enhancing the gang’s more esoteric operations—and taking the heat when things go awry. Their presence adds a splash of grim weirdness to your gang, emphasizing just how far into the warp-flavored unknown the Delaque (and others) are willing to go for an edge.
Rules and Availability
Both miniatures are cast in classic Forge World resin and sold as a single pack. You’ll get their rules in the box, but for the lore-minded, it’s worth noting these characters also appear in Necromunda: House of Shadow, making them right at home in any Delaque-heavy narrative campaign.
Whether you want to add some unpredictable psychic spice to your next skirmish or just like the idea of buying secrets from someone who’s maybe met a talking fish, this duo delivers a rich, thematic addition to your gang.
Ready to expand your gang’s reach beyond bullets and brute strength? Keep an eye out for pre-orders on these twisted characters—and dive back into the mystery-laden tunnels of Necromunda.
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