Guard (Port Sarim, sleeping)
Name: Guard (Port Sarim, sleeping)
Location: Port Sarim
Appearance: The Guard (Port Sarim) is typically depicted wearing standard guard armor, which consists of a helmet and a breastplate. His attire, consisting of a blue cloak and trousers, signifies his role as a protector of the area. In his sleeping state, he may appear relaxed, slumped slightly against a wall or fence, and his body language indicates a sense of ease rather than vigilance.
Behavior: Unlike his alert counterparts, the sleeping guard is incapacitated and does not react to the activities around him. He can be approached without any provocation or response. The guard’s primary function is to add to the atmosphere of Port Sarim, providing players with a sense of realism in the game’s world. Characters may interact with him, but he remains entirely unresponsive due to his snoozing state.
Dialogue: As a non-interactive NPC, the sleeping guard does not provide any dialogue or quests. Players cannot obtain information or seek assistance from him while he is in this state. His silence serves as a humorous element in the game, leading to players speculating about why a guard would fall asleep on duty.
Functionality: This non-player character serves a decorative purpose and embodies the theme of both naivety and the passage of time in the game world. The presence of the sleeping guard may remind players that even protectors need rest, creating a whimsical contrast to more alert NPCs around Port Sarim.
Interactions: Players can pass by the sleeping guard, potentially taking advantage of his immobility in various ways — such as sneaking past him if they have a sneaky agenda. However, no specific gameplay mechanics are tied directly to this NPC, making him primarily a background character meant to enrich the game environment.
Unique Traits: The sleeping guard does not respawn like many other NPCs after being attacked because he is not a combatant. Instead, he remains immobile in his spot, further demonstrating the casual nature of his role in the game.