You see iron-curled pauldrons catching the light, a crested helm worn smooth at the edges, and a tabard pulled taut over mail. His boots thud heavy, belt jangling with keys, scrolls, and authority.
Street Guard Officers command small patrols, enforce local ordinances, and report directly to the City Guard. They carry keys to holding cells, ledgers of fines, and often wear marked cloaks denoting rank. Promotions favor experience over skill; many are former brutes or bowmen with years of walking the same streets.
Street Guards are the most common and visible law enforcers in towns and cities. Recruited from the local population or nearby villages, they form the backbone of public order—walking the streets, breaking up fights, chasing thieves, and keeping an eye on suspicious folk. They're not elite soldiers, but they know the streets better than anyone.