This pillager was inspired by the Roman legionnaires
Historic context:
The Roman legionary was a well-trained and disciplined foot soldier, who fought as part of a well-organized professional unit, the legion (Latin: legio), established by the Marius Reforms. Although major tactical changes took place during the last days of the Roman Republic and the early days of the Roman Empire, Roman armor and weapons, albeit with minor adaptations, remained simple: a cuirass, a spear, a sword, a shield, and a helmet. Recruitment was mostly voluntary, although conscription in case of emergency was not ruled out, and military service lasted 16 years (later it was extended to 20 and then 25). Discipline was severe and living conditions were often very harsh. However, the pay was good, with honorable dischargers receiving a lump sum and a parcel of land for their service.

Origins:
Originally, the Roman army consisted of a militia of citizens recruited from the propertied citizenry who served the army without pay for the duration of the war. There was a direct link between citizenship, property, and the military. Men between the ages of 16 and 46 could be recruited into the army. The conscription was, and still is, unpopular. Eligible men were selected by voting for each of the four existing legions. Each soldier was to provide and maintain his own equipment. The Roman hoplites, or foot soldiers (so named for their circular shield or hoplon), who fought in the traditional Greek phalanx formation were essentially well-armed spearmen. His service ended with the October Horse Festival, on October 19, which marked the end of the campaigning season. The reforms of the sixth century B.C. of the sixth king of Rome, Servius Tullius, introduced a more organized allocation process. Citizens were divided into classes based on wealth. Although recruits remained property owners and citizens, they were assigned to maniples by age and experience: hastati, principes, and triari.