17th Regiment of Foot "The Black Coats"

The 17th Regiment of Foot, or The Black Coats as they are known in the Arnsburg army, form the core of a private army of a wealthy Arnsburgian merchant.  Luther Von Weinbuch controls most of the trade for the Duchy of Arnsburg and has amassed a large fortune.  Luther decided to hire and equip his own small army to guard his cargo and protect him from his enemies.  He went with a black coat instead of the traditional light gray of the Arnsburg Army to set his men apart.  With the coming war, Luther decided to show his patriotism by donating his personal army to the Duke.  His Foot regiment was designated the 17th Regiment of Foot for organizational purposes.  The men of the "Black Coats" are disciplined and some have seen some action protecting various shipments from pirates and bandits.  The rest of the Arnsburg army sees them as little more than mercenaries for hire, but the "Black Coats" pride themselves on this fact.  They can go off and have adventures in other lands while the rest of the army is stuck in the confines of the Duchy's borders. Luther's small army includes one regiment of Foot, one regiment of Grenadiers, and one unit of Horse.  Luther hopes that his generosity will be rewarded with a knighthood and a chance to join the ranks of the Lords.