Eleftheroi
Rugged, hardy light cavalry make up the bulk of the Eleftheroi's frontier fighting forces, with heavier cavalry appearing only at the end of the troop tree. Their abilities have not escaped the attention of the Empire however, and some Eleftheroi are all too happy to enter their service. (disclaimer- I know they're an Imperial faction, but since they spawn around Khuzait areas, I have put them here).

Eleftheroi
Type: Light Infantry
Tier: 2
Offence: Spears, maces and throwing spears
Defence: Pants

The majority of the Eleftheroi are found here. With their shaved heads, great mustaches and rowdy attitudes, it is hard to mistaken these folk as anyone else. Free to roam and settle as they please in the frontiers of the Empire, they develop the necessary skills to become hardy fighters.

Eleftheroi Scout
Type: Light Cavalry
Tier: 3
Offence: Lance and mace
Defence: Rich clothes and hats

Contrary to the pragmatic nature of their lives, the Eleftheroi have a fondness of luxury goods and are all too happy to spend their hard earned denars on clothes, jewellery and all manner of adornments- alongside food and alcohol. Scouts in particular can afford to do this more than most thanks to their skill as light cavalry.

Eleftheroi Horseman
Type: Light Cavalry
Tier: 4
Offence: Lance and mace
Defence: Padded armour, hide armour, animal pelts and shields

Eleftheroi who yearn to enter the service of the Empire buy themselves proper protection in form of a shield. They adopt military ranks and mannerisms as well, much to the chagrin of their carefree brethren. Never the less, they remain a light cavalry force first and foremost.

Eleftheroi Outrider
Type: Skirmisher Cavalry
Tier: 5
Offence: Lance, mace, javelins and swords
Defence: Chainmail armour, helmets and shields

Not every Eleftheroi will submit themselves to Empire, not for their gold or for their titles. Those that continue to live as proper Eleftheroi do so as a force of heavier veteran cavalry. Although happy to sell their services to those with the coin, they will always remain Eleftheroi first and foremost.

Eleftheroi Limitanei
Type: Light Cavalry
Tier: 3
Offence: Lance and mace
Defence: Rich clothes and hats

The poorer Eleftheroi forgo the use of horses, instead favouring the use of 

Eleftheroi Horseman
Type: Light Cavalry
Tier: 4
Offence: Lance and mace
Defence: Padded armour, hide armour, animal pelts and shields

Eleftheroi who yearn to enter the service of the Empire buy themselves proper protection in form of a shield. They adopt military ranks and mannerisms as well, much to the chagrin of their carefree brethren. Never the less, they remain a light cavalry force first and foremost.

Eleftheroi Outrider
Type: Skirmisher Cavalry
Tier: 5
Offence: Lance, mace, javelins and swords
Defence: Chainmail armour, helmets and shields

Not every Eleftheroi will submit themselves to Empire, not for their gold or for their titles. Those that continue to live as proper Eleftheroi do so as a force of heavier veteran cavalry. Although happy to sell their services to those with the coin, they will always remain Eleftheroi first and foremost.

Karakhuzait
These nomads like any other, only with great versatility than usual. Their skill is such that Khuzait Warlords will happily adopt them as an addition to their bodyguard, allowing them to marry in and become nobles themselves.

Karakhuzait Nomad
Type: Horse Archer
Tier: 2
Offence: Bows, spears and swords
Defence: Robes

A Khuzait 'nomad' is no nomad at all to the Karakhuzait. To them, a real nomad did not give up the freedom of the Steppes to settle down in some village, growing fat and soft like the 'civilised' weaklings. No, a real nomad pays no taxes or levies, takes what they want and owns a real horse!

Karakhuzait Raider
Type: Horse Archer
Tier: 3
Offence: Bows, spears and swords
Defence: Makeshift armour

The more experienced and battle ready Karakhuzait are not fools, and will wear proper protection when possible. Because of their nomadic lifestyles however, these warriors cannot maintain armour like their civilised bretheren. As such, they rely on hides and crude leathers that could be better taken care of.

Karakhuzait Hero
Type: Horse Archer
Tier: 4
Offence: Bows, glaives and swords
Defence: Leather lamellar and helmets

The best of the Karakhuzait are often known by name in the Steppes. It is therefore no surprise that the Khuzait themselves seek to hire such warriors, hoping to add them to their personal retinues. More often than not however they remain untamed, for their maverick ways make them unsuited to being mere guards.