THE GUARD (THE SOLDIER)

Gurthian Guardsmen were famously skilled soldiers. During the Great Monster Uprising, one known simply as the Guard, was frequently bribed by adventurers who wished to be trained in their legendary skills of sharpshooting and guarding. His prices for defensive skills (during the zorkmid inflation) were:

SKILLCOST(Zm)OFFICIAL FROBOZZCO RATING
Armorer 70,000+1 when using "Walking Tank" defense
Sharpshooter 92,000+1 when using "Bows & Bullets" attacks
Marksman 130,000+1 when using "Bows & Bullets" attacks
Sniper 155,000+1 when using "Bows & Bullets" attacks
Guardsman 200,000+1 when using "Walking Tank" defense

SOURCE(S): Legends of Zork