Douglas “Dougie” Rightguard
Quick Reference
Role Bodyguard / Noble Ally Class Aristocrat/Fighter/Sorcerer Allegiance Helm, [[Elric_Lightborn Location Waterdeep
Biography
Douglas “Dougie” Rightguard is a reluctant aristocrat bound by duty to the Pricefield family. Despite serving as bodyguard to Patrick Allen Pricefield, he despises the family’s cruelty and finds himself morally conflicted by his oath.
When Elric intervened to protect Chris Evergreen, Dougie recognized a kindred spirit and became a fast friend and ally. He warned Elric about Patrick’s dangerous abilities and accompanied him to the churches of Waterdeep.
Appearance & Personality
Dougie carries the broad-shouldered frame of a born fighter, though he wears his aristocracy like an ill-fitting doublet. His armor is polished to a mirror sheen—a testament to his family’s ascended status—but he often leaves the visor up, revealing a face etched with a weary, knowing patience. A silver pendant of Helm rests conspicuously against his tunic, gleaming as a silent vow of protection that he takes far more seriously than the noble crests adorning his pauldrons. Whether leaning casually against a wall or interposing himself between a threat and his charge, he moves with a practiced, heavy grace, his eyes constantly scanning the room with the practiced paranoia of a veteran bodyguard.
Despite being bound by duty to the Pricefield family, Dougie possesses a moral compass that points stubbornly away from his charge’s petty cruelties. He serves with a reluctance that borders on tragic irony, fully aware that the “right thing” often puts him at odds with the people he is sworn to protect. He masks this internal conflict with a laid-back, almost jovial demeanor, quick to offer a friendly warning or a self-deprecating joke to diffuse tension. However, beneath the easy smile lies a rigid adherence to his oath; he is a man who hates the job but loves the principle, finding relief only when someone like Elric finally arrives to deliver the justice he himself is forbidden to mete out.
Allegiances & Relationships
- Elric Lightborn — New friend and ally
- Patrick Allen Pricefield — Former charge (dislikes)
- Lucas “Face” Peck — Uncle figure
- Helm — Devoted follower
Campaign Chronicle
Session 4: New Beginnings
Dougie befriended Elric after witnessing him stand up to Patrick. He warned Elric about Patrick’s abilities, accompanied him to the churches, and let him stay at the Rightguard Estate before the duel.
DM Notes
- Potential recurring ally in Waterdeep
- Devotee of Helm
- Has “Uncle” Lucas as a connection
- Relieved that Patrick was redeemed