Guard (NPC)

The Guard is a Hardmode NPC who is summoned once you've defeated atleast 1 mechanical boss. He can be paid 1 gold coin to guard a NPC or 2 gold coins to guard you while you go on a trip, he also sells some items.

Names

 * Stan
 * Mario
 * Raymond
 * Michael
 * Viscen
 * Russell
 * Paul

Quotes

 * "Bloody hell, I could go for some ale right about now." (If his home has a keg in it)
 * "I always wonder why people expect me to guard them. I have my own life too!"
 * "I once was as good with weapons as you, but then I took a sword to the knee, it still hurts."
 * "Just yesterday, I saw a purple bunny kill a slime. Brutal world we live in." (If your world has the corruption)
 * "I asked (Name of Nurse) out on a date, I think she blushed. Either that or I accidentally set her on fire, not sure which." (If you have a nurse)
 * "Do you think (Name of Dryad) would be interested in me?"

Sells

 * Breaker Blade
 * Flesh Blade (If crimson world)
 * Rotten Sword (If corruption world)
 * Rainbow Sword

Trivia

 * The names Viscen and Russell are references to two guards in the Legend of Zelda series
 * The sword to the knee quote is a reference to A arrow to the knee.