As Venice's land levy and the Patrician's private armies are paltry at best, they will largely rely on mercenary companies hired from various captains. Name: Rus Company Captain: Vladimir of Rostov Reputation: 5 stars Strength/Composition: 800 Heavy Infantry, 1000 Light Infantry, 400 Archers, 400 Heavy Cavalry, 500 Light Cavalry. Cost: 110 Florins, Permission to loot. Contract Limit: 3 years Name: Constantine Brothers Captain: Raymond de Vassy Reputation: 5 Stars strength/composition: 500 Knights, 600 Light Cavalry, 800 Dismounted Knights, 500 Archers, 1000 Light Infantry. Cost: 100 Florins, permission to loot. Contract Limit: 3 years Name: Varangian Company Captain: Harald af Trondelag reputation: 4 stars Strength/Composition: 1400 Heavy Infantry, 1800 Light Infantry, 400 Archers Cost: 90 Florins, Permission to loot. Contract Limit: 4 years More to come.