**Captain Guthale Mildmore** — _Shield of the Gates and Harbors_ --- ### Lore & Role **Captain Guthale Mildmore** is the steadfast leader of the **City Watch and Port Defense** of the [[Green Palace]], responsible for the safety of its streets, gates, and the bustling harbor district. Guthale commands a loyal force of guards, patrols, and coastal wardens, all trained under his firm but fair command. He serves as the kingdom’s barrier against smuggling, civil unrest, and maritime threats. Guthale’s roots lie in the city’s dock quarter, where he worked as a deckhand and later as a marine escort before enlisting in the palace watch. Rising through the ranks due to his **discipline, loyalty, and iron sense of duty**, he eventually became the youngest captain in the city’s modern history. **Alignment:** Lawful Good **Titles:** Captain of the Watch, Defender of the Harbors, Shield of the Streets **Affiliations:** City Guard of the [[Green Palace]], South Angoria Port Authority --- ### Personality & Traits Guthale is **resolute, principled, and deeply protective**. He’s known for walking the patrol routes himself, speaking with citizens, and never turning a blind eye to wrongdoing—even among the elite. Though occasionally rigid, his reputation for integrity is unrivaled. He despises corruption and operates with transparency, making him both a respected figure and a thorn in the side of less scrupulous officials. **Traits:** - Expert in street-level tactics and maritime security - Personally investigates high-profile crimes - Maintains a whistleblower system for guard accountability - Trains watchmen in crisis de-escalation and rapid response --- ### Relationships **[[King David Firebrand]]:** Guthale sees King David as an honorable figure and executes his laws to the letter. **[[Queen Rowan Firebrand]]:** Respects her wisdom and often consults her on matters of civil morale and justice reform. **[[General Borus Wolfheart]]:** The two share a mutual respect forged in discipline, though Guthale prefers structure and peacekeeping to warfare. **[[Princess Brighton Firebrand]]:** She and Guthale frequently coordinate charity and security efforts during festivals and public events. **Spymaster [[Lashur Mide]]:** Their methods and philosophies clash—Guthale favors justice and openness, while Lashur moves in secrets. Tensions are common. **Guild Master [[Viden Khelor]]:** Guthale suspects the guilds often operate in gray areas. Their relationship is professional, but strained. --- ### Adventure Hooks **Streets of Fire:** A series of arsons in the harbor district puts the city on edge. Guthale turns to the players for independent investigation. **The Smuggler’s Debt:** A corrupt guard has been caught taking bribes, but the trail leads to a much larger syndicate. Guthale needs quiet but decisive help. **Under Siege:** An enemy fleet threatens to blockade the harbor. Guthale prepares the city’s defenses and recruits the party to assist in strategic operations. **The Lost Patrol:** One of Guthale’s trusted squads goes missing during a midnight sweep. He tasks the party with uncovering what went wrong—and why. --- ### Appearance Captain Guthale Mildmore is in his **early forties**, with **broad shoulders**, **tanned skin**, and **closely cropped black hair** peppered with gray. He wears the **crest-emblazoned cloak of the city watch**, reinforced with plate at the shoulders and bracers. His piercing dark eyes reflect vigilance and an unyielding sense of responsibility. A longsword and signal horn hang at his side, symbols of both command and readiness. --- **Notes:** Guthale is ideal for campaigns centered on city defense, crime investigation, or military logistics. He serves as a dependable ally, city-based quest giver, or even a test of the party’s ethics should their actions run afoul of the law. His honor and grit provide a strong foundation in a court full of intrigue.