== Guards and upkeep ==
Settlements are automatically protected by [[Spirit Guarddeed guard]]s. Guards can be light, medium or heavy. Changing the guard level requires the '''hire guards''' permission. If the guard level is decreased, it cannot be increased again until a week has passed.
Guards will attack aggressive monsters that enter the settlement area, as well as any character with -30 or lower reputation. Negative reputation is automatically when stealing and otherwise breaking the settlement rules. Citizens with the '''manage roles''' permission can also set reputations manually.