The Ducal Guard

The Ducal Guard of Thassalus are an elite military group, who work directly under the Duke and the Council. They are part bodyguard, part secret service, and part commandos.
The Ducal Guard are the protectors of the Palace, and the personal guards of the Duke, but they also work closely with the Spymaster, for more secretive missions.
The Ducal Guard uniform is a lightly armoured outfit in black and white. A black vest emblazoned with a white harp covers a metallic chestplate. Headwear is a black military-style beret. Standard equipment is a rapier and a hand-crossbow, but they may wield firearms for missions that require less stealth.