Dungeons & Dragons Male Guard Miniature

This is a highly detailed miniature of a Male Guard.

This model was created by Ella´s Arcanum who makes amazingly accurate models of Dungeons & Dragons creatures and is provided by Commercial License.

In Dungeons & Dragons, a Male Guard is not a distinct creature type with unique mechanics, but rather a generic representation of a human soldier or watchman, typically employed by a city, castle, or other organized settlement to maintain law and order, protect property, or enforce the rules of a ruler or organization. In most editions of D&D, such as 5th Edition, guards are generally classified as human NPCs (non-player characters) whose abilities, equipment, and role are determined by their intended function in the story or the game setting. A Male Guard, like other guards, usually serves as the first line of defense against intruders, thieves, or monsters, often stationed at gates, watchtowers, or along city streets. His gender is usually incidental mechanically, but it may be referenced for role-playing purposes, flavor, or storytelling, giving the character a more vivid presence within the game world.

Mechanically, a Male Guard typically has modest combat abilities relative to more specialized NPCs such as knights, mercenaries, or adventurers. In 5th Edition, for example, a standard guard might have an Armor Class of 16 when wearing chain mail, a limited set of attacks such as a spear or short sword, and average hit points appropriate for a low-level human fighter. Guards often have simple but functional stats that allow them to challenge low-level adventurers or serve as obstacles in urban encounters, such as patrolling a city street or responding to a disturbance. Their intelligence, wisdom, and charisma scores are generally average, reflecting common sense and training rather than extraordinary skill or magical ability.

From a role-playing perspective, a Male Guard can provide context and realism to a campaign setting. He may enforce local laws, collect tolls, question suspicious travelers, or serve as a source of rumors and information. While often encountered as minor antagonists or obstacles, a guard can also become an ally, offering protection, guidance, or assistance if the adventurers earn his trust. Storytellers often use guards to create tension, establish the social structure of a city, or introduce moral dilemmas, such as whether to obey a corrupt authority figure or follow one’s conscience. Ultimately, the Male Guard in Dungeons & Dragons embodies the archetype of a trained, organized enforcer of order, contributing both mechanically and narratively to the richness of the game world.

34.65mm tall at 32mm scale.