You will start with three basic heroes of your choice from the tavern. Go solo if you dare, but my advice is to use all 3. You can also place 3 heroes in the arena, or if you think you’re tough enough go ahead and put in only one.  Idle recruits will sit by the campfire waiting their turn to have some fun.  You will need to prove yourself and gain fame in the Arena to recruit more heroes.  Thunkgaria allows you to have up to 16 heroes. But you have to earn them!