Board Thread:Questions and Answers/@comment-2.162.27.144-20141018170202/@comment-27723099-20141029164255

What you described is the usual way to start a new dwarven settlement.

I wasn't sure if the hiring preview always shows the unit that will be spawned. Since you confirmed it, I will suggest a reload button to the hiring UI. Maybe there will be a weapon selection in the future as some people suggested :)