HIRED GUNS: THE HANGIN' JUDGE
In the 1870s, the Indian Territory was a wild, untamed frontier, where the lowest outlaws, charlatans, horse-thieves and ladies of ill-repute sought sanctuary from the white man's law. US Marshals and county lawmen had to wait on the arrival of circuit judges before they could pass sentence on criminals, and in the interim there was a high risk of escape or even a lynching.

The hanging judges were the most severe and feared circuit judges, and upon the word of these merciless men of justice, hundreds of outlaws were hanged in the old frontier towns. Unfortunately, corruption was a common problem amongst judges, and many were in the pocket of local Posses.

Recruitment Fee: $30
Retainer: $11

Hangin' Judge Profile
S	F	St	G	A	W	P	FA	FT
5+	2	3	3	1	2	5	1	1

Equipment: None
Options: 12-gauge shotgun (+$10); Horse (+$12) or mule (+$8)
Infamy: Add +12 to the Posse's Infamy rating as long as the Hangin' Judge accompanies them.

Special Rules
Federal Judge: Though he isn't as choosy as Marshals or Pinkertons when deciding who he sides with, a Hangin' Judge cannot be hired by Native Americans, Chinese Tong or Mexican Bandidos.
Shadow of the Noose: Hangin' Judges instil fear in the hearts of the lawless. All enemy models within 6" of the Judge must temporarily deduct 1 point from their Pluck.
"Hang by the Neck.": If any Hero in an opposing Posse is taken out of action and rolls the 'Put on Trial' result on the Serious Injuries table, the result is automatically a 1!
Fearsome Reputation: This is exactly the same as the skill of the same name from Legends of the Old West.

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