Hey LARPERS, how's it going ?

I am mostly satisfied with my commoner/poor man's foot soldier kit and now slowly planning and brainstorming my middle class/not so poor man at arms kit.

My faction/warband/group's theme is of a vaguely 14th-15th century European mercenary warband. Given the vague time period and huge location I have a lot more creative freedoms and artistic liberties compared to historical reenactors.

I want a armor style and configuration that would thematically suit a professional man at arms in the late 15th century working as a mercenary. He isn't as poor as his billmen, pike men or halberdier brethren but he isn't wealthy like a knight nor is he part of the nobility class either.

In previous posts I've mentioned that my dream armor is German Gothic style but historically only the most wealthiest and powerful men in the nobility would be able to afford that. Even if I could afford that it would stand out so much and wouldn't suit the modest mercenary theme I'm after.

The easiest option off the top of my head would be to pair plain non ornate 15th century steel arms, spaulders, mitten gauntlets, legs, enclosed greaves and sabatons with my current brigandine, sallet and bevor/mail standard. And off course I would need to get them made to my measurements.

I was wondering if there were other styles and configurations that would fit the theme and style I am after. Looking forward to hear all your suggestions.

Thank you for your time and have a good one. Take care.