diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/roguetown/mercenaries/classes/steppesman.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/roguetown/mercenaries/classes/steppesman.dm
index 6dedd953f70..9689c206f7a 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/roguetown/mercenaries/classes/steppesman.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/roguetown/mercenaries/classes/steppesman.dm
@@ -17,15 +17,14 @@
 	armor = /obj/item/clothing/suit/roguetown/armor/leather/studded
 	cloak = /obj/item/clothing/cloak/raincloak/furcloak
 	wrists = /obj/item/clothing/wrists/roguetown/bracers/leather
-	beltr = /obj/item/rogueweapon/whip
+	beltr = /obj/item/rogueweapon/shield/buckler
 	beltl= /obj/item/quiver/arrows
 	shirt = /obj/item/clothing/suit/roguetown/shirt/undershirt
 	pants = /obj/item/clothing/under/roguetown/trou/leather
 	neck = /obj/item/storage/belt/rogue/pouch/coins/poor
 	backl = /obj/item/gun/ballistic/revolver/grenadelauncher/bow/recurve
 	backr = /obj/item/storage/backpack/rogue/satchel
-	l_hand = /obj/item/rogueweapon/shield/buckler
-	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/roguekey/mercenary, /obj/item/storage/belt/rogue/pouch/coins/poor)
+	backpack_contents = list(/obj/item/roguekey/mercenary, /obj/item/rogueweapon/whip)
 	if(H.mind)
 		H.mind.adjust_skillrank(/datum/skill/combat/bows, 5, TRUE)
 		H.mind.adjust_skillrank(/datum/skill/combat/swords, 3, TRUE)