Bodyguard

The Bodyguard is an ex-soldier trained in combat who now makes a living selling protection. Each night, protect a player. If they are attacked by a direct attack, the Bodyguard and the attacker will fight. Once per game, the Bodyguard may use a bulletproof vest granting them Basic defense.

Protection
Protecting is done by selecting another player at night. If they aren't attacked, nothing will happen. If they are attacked directly, the Bodyguard and the attacker will fight, killing both unless a Doctor is healing one of them.

A Bodyguard will counter an attack made by: a Vigilante, Godfather, Goon, Cult Leader, Serial Killer, Werewolf, and a Juggernaut that hasn't unlocked Unstoppable attack.

A Bodyguard will not counter an attack made by: an Arsonist, a Jester, an Ambusher, and a Juggernaut with Unstoppable attack.

Bulletproof Vest
Using a bulletproof vest is done using the vest command, and can be used once per game. Using your vest grants Basic defense for the night.

Your vest acts as ordinary defense, and you will not fight with anyone who attacks you.

Attributes
If an Escort or Consort visits the Bodyguard, they will be role blocked.

If a Witch controls the Bodyguard, they will watch the Witch's target.

If the Bodyguard is checked by an Investigator they will receive the results "Your target could be a Bodyguard, Godfather, Arsonist, or Crusader."

If they are checked by a Cop they will get the results "Your target is innocent."

Attack: Powerful

Defense: None | Basic with bulletproof vest

Categories: Town Protective, Random Town

Priority: 3

Win Condition: Eliminate every criminal and evildoer.

Current setups with this role: None

Can also appear in: stabfour; cultfive; stabsix; mafsix; cultseven; rankedpractice

Trivia
The Bodyguard has the highest priority of any Town Protective.

Strategy
As Mayors cannot be healed by doctors, they should be the first role you protect.

If both you and a doctor are confirmed, you can protect each other. This creates a loop where both of you are protected from most attacks.