I too am fine with such poses just being part of the bonus figure aspect. I just threw the minibox idea out there as just another suggestion. Dont know if there are many non-military collectors/diorama builders out there, but maybe such a minibox would work for them if they are.

But I agree for military modellers etc, a whole box wouldnt be viable.
So yeah, include such figures as bonus figures. Like you say, a civilian farrier and horse in a cavalry set perhaps. Then maybe a blacksmith or wheelwright in an artillery or wagon set maybe?
Farming folk just put here and there among the infantry sets.

That sort of thing anyway.

I too would appreciate the inclusion of craftsmen as mentioned as bonus figures in military sets. They would fit in perfectly and deliver something extra-special to the sets.

Farm workers and craftspeople would be great! Whether as bonus figures, or in a mini box, or even a big box. I think they would bring scenery to life, and they don't have to acknowledge that there's a battle raging around them.

This idea has been mentioned quite a lot in the past and I entirely agree. One of the problems with the Streltsi figures was they bore no relationship to the other figures in the set. I think adding a couple of relevant civilians to a set would be a real bonus. My main area of interest is medieval and it would very much enhance a set's appeal for me if it also included a contemporary civilian to people your table.