Roland the Dutiful – Duke’s Bodyguard

Roland the Dutiful – Duke’s Bodyguard

Human (Fighter, Paladin)

Standing resolute with a spined halo crest crowning his full helm and a heavy polearm grounded at his side, Roland the Dutiful commands immovable table authority on the grid. Clad in layered plate armor, articulated tassets, and a sweeping mantle billowed by the wind, his open-handed stance directs tactics across the frontline. Keepers can deploy this Artifact as a disciplined paladin or fighter player character, an uncompromising noble bodyguard NPC, or a high-ranking military commander holding the line against impossible odds.

Tabletop Lore

Roland’s lineage has served noble bloodlines for generations, producing some of the most formidable defenders and tactical commanders in the history of the realm. Trained from youth to safeguard high-ranking lords and royal dignitaries, Roland is an absolute master of martial armaments, fluidly adjusting his fighting style in the heat of combat. Whether holding a castle gate or walking three paces behind his liege, his oath remains as unyielding as his iron plate.

Highlight

The distinctive spiked radial halo integrated into his closed knightly helm, paired with a billowed cape and grounded polearm, creates a striking, high-status martial silhouette.

Encounter Insight

Deploy Roland as a high-threat champion defender or loyalty-bound bodyguard during courtly ambushes or chokepoint holds, leveraging his long reach and imposing posture to intercept advancing martial heroes and shield high-value targets.

Features

• Commanding Guard Stance: Sculpted holding a winged polearm spear grounded in one hand while gesturing forward with an open gauntlet.
• Radiant Knightly Plate: Features a closed visor helm crowned with a spiked sunburst crest, layered pauldrons, scale hip tassets, and a heavy flowing cape.
• Cobblestone Court Base: Stance anchored upon a detailed stone masonry base strewn with small pebbles and structural debris.

Designed For

• Player Characters: Ideal representation for human paladins, polearm fighters, oathbound guardians, and noble martial heroes.
• Noble & Military NPCs: Functions as a royal bodyguard, garrison commander, oathbound knight, or high-tier martial antagonist.
• Display Painting: Offers exceptional canvas depth across polished steel armor, metallic helm spikes, leather straps, and sweeping cape drapery.

Size Category

Occupies a 1×1 square (25mm base, Medium Humanoid)