Citizen Heavy Foot

The City-States that dot the Fringe Realms know the value of Heavy Foot. When the Greentide lays siege to their wall or Ratmen burst from the sewers below, cavalry is constrained and the fight devolves into brawls in the street or upon the walls. In this arena, the Heavy Foot are in their element. Clad munitions grade steel and armed with blunt weapons and large shields, these citizens are able to fight with minimal training to surprising effectiveness.

After all when if comes to hammers and maces all you need to know is "hit them with the heavy end."