Board Thread:Suggestions forum/@comment-28153737-20160722161456/@comment-28035907-20160722172335

What about:

1/6 of the peasant npcs could possiblely carry a light weapon such as a dagger, and if there is a lack of Soldiers engaging an enemy, then they would start attacking themselves;

Meanwhile,

5/6 would not bear any sharp blade, meaning they would flee when a foe approaches.

Afterall there is always a Militia  (dale's for once).