GUARDSMAN YOUNG WILL
Humans AzariaCity Guardsman
"I joined the Watch to make a difference. I know it's not always that simple, but I'm going to try anyway.""
Identity
- Residence
- El'goroth, Trade District
- Civilization
- Humans Azaria
Appearance
• Physical: Young and eager-looking with the build of someone still growing into their strength. His face is open and honest, with clear blue eyes and a ready smile. His blond hair is cut short in the military fashion, and his uniform is always freshly pressed. • Clothing: Wears the standard City Watch uniform with pride, his armor polished to a mirror shine. His boots are new and barely broken in, and his belt holds a sword he's barely learned to use. • Distinguishing Marks: His face is unmarked by experience; his hands are still soft from a life of relative comfort.
Relationships
- Family - Proud parents who worry about him; a younger sister who thinks he's a hero
- Allies - His training officer; other young guards; the people he's helped
- Rivals - Criminals who see him as easy prey; corrupt guards who resent his idealism
Personality
- Traits: Eager and idealistic, deeply wants to make a difference, surprisingly brave, naive about the realities of his job
- Mannerisms: Stands at attention even when off-duty; salutes everyone in uniform
- Voice: Young and enthusiastic, with the accent of the merchant district
Backstory
Will is the son of a successful merchant who wanted his son to have a more honorable profession than commerce. Will joined the Watch with dreams of protecting the innocent and bringing criminals to justice. He's been on the job for six months and is still learning how different reality is from his ideals.
Daily Life
Patrols his assigned beat, trying to help people and stop crimes. He spends his off-duty hours training, studying the law, and writing letters to his family about his adventures. He looks up to the older guards and tries to learn from their experience.
Secret
He's discovered that his training officer is taking bribes, and he's torn between his duty and his loyalty.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs help with a case that's too big for his experience
- 2 He's been set up to take the fall for a crime he didn't commit
Narrative Value
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