My Ideal Items for Melee-Type Mercenary

1. FANCY CAP (Headgear)
+6 Toughness
+6 Aim
+4 Toughness
+4 Reflex


2. RED CHECKERED SHIRT (Clothing)
   
+1 Strength
+15 Vigor


3. FANCY COTTON SHOES (Shoes)
+1 Strength
+4 Stamina
+6 Appearance
+6 Reflex
+6 Setting Traps


4. METAL CROSS (Neckband)
+1 Strength
+1 Mobility
+1 Dexterity
+1 Charisma


5. SHARP FOIL (Melee Weapon)
+3 Tactics
30-54 Damage


6. WHITE HORSE (Riding Animals)
   
+100% Speed

I could have chosen the Quarter Horse instead since it gives +150% speed. But I like the look of the White Horse better. Of course, my "wish-list" will change over time, depending on new items available.