Guardsman Paul

Guardsman Paul is a City Guard who works within the city of Kronstrad, specifically at the Southern Stockade. He is an NPC played by John.

## Description

### **Appearance**

Paul is an early 30's human, with rather short blonde hair. He has some facial hair, but most prominently a mustache. He has weathered pale skin, and freckles dotting his face. He wears the standard uniform for the city guard, chainmail beneath a tunic of green and gold with the setting sun emblazoned on each. He carries a longsword and a shield.

### **Personality**

He is rather kind and understanding. He did not jump to any conclusions when first discovering that the Patrons helped defend the Jaunt. He seems to be a good-natured guy who hews closely to the ideals of the law within Kronstrad.

## Biography

### "Ziggy's Gone" **(0x1)**

When the dynamic duo Themus and Elias were investigating the disappearance of Ziggy the two made their way to the Southern Stockade as that was the last place he was seen. The two spoke with Paul and asked him what happened after Ziggy was taken to the Stockade. Paul told them that Ziggy was held there for a few days and then released according to the reports, but also stated how Captain Kincade liked to beat his prisoners in the sewer entrance, and he couldn't remember if Ziggy made it out of the entrance. The pair thanked Paul for the info and left.

### "Patrons of the Jaunt" **(1x1)**

Paul was the first of the guards to arrive on the scene at the Jaunt after the Patrons had fought off the Kegger attack. Paul thanked the group for their service to protecting the community and promised to look after Seren and Joy, ensuring them safe lodging at the Southern Stockade. He also agreed to stay at the Jaunt to guard it against any further Kegger attack.

### "Getting to the Bottom of It" **(1x2)**

The group returned to the Jaunt after helping Mabel and Midnight. Upon arriving they met with Guardsman Paul, who was enjoying a drink. He informs the group that he did his procedure and informed several people that he had to move guards to protect the Jaunt. The group hedged on telling Paul the truth about why exactly they're helping Seren and Joy, he was unaware that Ziggy was missing. Eventually, the group told Paul, and after some thinking on why exactly the Keggers would attack a place like the Jaunt. After discovering the hidden tunnel in the basement they had Paul watch over the Jaunt even closer, and the group eventually made their descent into the tunnel.

### "Rotten Ronnie" **(1x3)**

When the group remerged from the basement they found Paul speaking with District Warden Greatbelly, who was telling Paul that he and his men could no longer watch over the Jaunt, and that Paul was going to be reassigned to the center of the city to help deal with the riots. After the party spoke with Greatbelly, Paul helped confirm their suspicion that Greatbelly could be easily bought. The group thanked Paul for looking over the Jaunt, and he departed for his reassignment.

### "Gathering Day" **(1x21)**

Paul is among the guests who attend the Gathering Day party at the Jaunt. He is in good spirits but is noticeably worn from the riots.