Watchman

"Halt! Who goes there?"
== Basic ==
(Core) Originally, cities and towns were responsible for recruiting and maintaining their own watch organisations. Corruption was so widespread that the Emperor gave the job to the army instead. Now, certain regiments on garrison duty must serve as the town watch. This has cut down dramatically on corruption, though the army itself is not immune. Watchmen are responsible for maintaining law and order and are empowered to make arrests. They also double as fire fighters in smaller towns. For some Soldiers, watch duty is a temporary assignment. For others, it becomes a lifelong career.
=== Main Profile ===
WS	BS	S	T	Ag	Int	WP	Fel
=== Secondary Profile ===
A	W	SB	TB	M	Mag	IP	FP
Skills: Academic Knowledge (Law), Dodge Blow, Follow Trail, Gossip, Intimidate, Perception, Search
Talents: Coolheaded or Savvy, Disarm or Street Fighting, Strike Mighty Blow, Strike to Stun
Trappings: Light Armour (Leather Jack), Lantern and Pole, Lamp Oil, Uniform
=== Career Entries ===
Jailer, Soldier
=== Career Exits ===
Mercenary, Racketeer, Roadwarden, Sergeant, Soldier, Tradesman
== A Day in the Life ==
A watchman’s duties depend on where he works and lives. Small settlements only employ a few guards, who are expected to answer an alarm at any time. Meanwhile, in cities an organised force works in shifts and patrols the streets in groups. In Middenheim, for example, watchmen work ten hours a day, one week on daytime patrols followed by a week on nights. Alternate Festags are days off (with the consequence that criminal activity tends to spike on Festags).
Should watchmen see a crime in progress, or spot a criminal at large, they will give chase. If the criminal is apprehended they will decide on the punishment.
Watchmen of larger towns and cities in the Empire are technically part of the armed forces. They train regularly in combat techniques and may consult priests from the cults of Sigmar, Ulric, Myrmidia, and Verena on how best to defend themselves whilst dispensing justice. They will also be instructed in what to do in cases of emergency, such as fires or coach crashes.
== Methods of Punishment ==
When a criminal is caught the Watchman makes a decision on how to proceed. In areas where crime is endemic many Watchmen see it as a practical expedience to administer punitive beatings for petty crimes.
Spot fines may be charged for minor offences. The proceeds from such fines are meant to be added to the town’s treasury, but often end up supplementing Watchmen’s wages. Offenders may also be placed in a pillory, were local people are invited to subject them to abusive humiliations and overripe vegetables.
In cases of serious crimes the suspects are taken to the local watch house and imprisoned there until an official such as a travelling judge or member of the Cult of Verena can take a look at the case. It is not the job of the watch to decide on whether serious criminals should be fined, sent to gaol, banished, or executed – though they will be consulted about evidence they might have.