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Thanks for all the advice, it's very much appreciated. Glad that Vogel isn't just limited to the one crew, so I'll probably just try to mix and match what minis I like first and take it from there. When it comes to outfitting a crew before a game, do kost people have a wide selection to choose from e.g. enough models for multiple masters/enforcers/henchman combinations of just a handful of things they rotate in and out?

Hi all, interested long time wargamer here, asking for some advice before taking the plunge. Apologies for the wall of text to follow. I was recommended Malifaux by my FLGS as a theme based alternative to the other games I play. I've taken a look at the range and done a bit of reading (really enjoy lots of the sculpts), and I just have a few questions regarding how viable mixing and matching keywords in factions are? For example, The Beast Within/Ferdinand Vogel is an auto include due to his model and lore, which means I would need to play arcanist. I also really like the ranged aesthetic and Gunslingers are henchmen that match that. However, I'm not at all interested in Marcus as a master nor do I particularly want to run a beast list with Chimera. Instead, Raspunita or Kaeris seem far more interesting. How viable would it be to take either of them along with Vogal and Gunslingers with the +1 recruit cost to both? I understand each list is supposed to be tailored to each match but this for starting off and only having a limited selection of models. I'm unlikely to want to play competitively and would be happy just winning occasionally. I just don't want to buy models and get smashed as they can't work together efficiently. TLDR: Can I combine a werewolf, cowboy and pyromanic angel into a viable list? Thanks