Guards will attack aggressive [[creature]]s that enter the settlement area, as well as any character with -30 or lower [[reputation]]. Unlike [[tower guard]]s, deed guards do not respond to calls for help. Negative reputation is automatically acquired when [[stealing]] and otherwise breaking the settlement rules. Citizens with the '''manage roles''' permission can also set reputations manually.
The maximum number of guards you can have is 1 guard per 49 tiles. Example: Guard amount of a 31x31 deed is 19. On the epic server server the maximum amount of guards is limited to 20.
Guards demand payment. Hiring each new guard will cost 2 silver summoning cost, or 3 silver if the settlement is on an epic server. This is deducted immediately from the settlement upkeep, before they spawn. Each guard also adds 1 silver to the monthly settlement upkeep, or 3 silver if the settlement is on epic server.
Guards can be managed at the token under Settlement > Manage guards, or from the Settlement deed paper under Village > Manage guards.