Actually, I only spent 125g on recruits (25g ea), so I should be reimbursed... 15x4=60g. I think. What I DID do was equip them with decent gear as well (Standard fare) and give my big guys good gear.

...But that 60g can be used to get another couple recruits.

EDIT: Whoops. 15x5=75g. MORE MONEY FOR ME.