The Guard

The Guard (known as "The Old Guard" to the New Guardians) is the world's premier superhero team, largely responsible for protecting the Earth and anyone else who is in need, from impossibly powerful threats that would destroy the way of life of intelligent beings. Due to the collection of heroes among its roster, The Guard is known as the single greatest force for good and justice on earth, and beyond. Although there is a main council of heroes that are the public face of The Guard, there are many heroes that work behind the scenes or with The Guard's blessing.

Founding of The Guard
After stopping many critical events, such as alien invasions, extra-dimensional warp fields, and a few reality-altering super-beings, it became clear that the heroes couldn't defend the Earth alone. Airheart, who had only recently returned after being displaced in time, had the idea to found The Guard and took it to her close friends Beacon and Quickshot. They enthusiastically agreed, recognizing they could accomplish more together than they could apart. They approached Balefire, who was initially hesitant, but ended up joining when he realized that they would need his expertise in planning and management in order to succeed.

Main Guard Members
The follow heroes are permanent members of The Guard's main council, largely responsible for the operations of The Guard and their public face. When most people think of The Guard, they think of this group of individuals.

Airheart
Airheart was the impetus for The Guard's formation. She believes wholeheartedly in what they do and their ability to succeed. Airheart also acts as the public face for The Guard, being comfortable in the spotlight and acting as a liaison between The Guard and the rest of society.

Beacon
Beacon is a founding member of The Guard. Beacon was pleased at the chance to work closely with his longtime allies, and although Airheart is a beloved hero, his place as one of the most powerful heroes on Earth made his endorsement crucial to getting the public to put their faith in The Guard.

Quickshot
Quickshot (Patrick Killian) is a founding member of The Guard, having enthusiastically joined when Airheart made the offer. 

Balefire
Despite his initial resistance, Balefire ended up being a founding member of The Guard. Although Airheart is the public face of The Guard, Balefire is seen as a leader to many within the Guard, as he is the organization's primary strategist and tactician. Balefire always thinks three steps ahead of everyone else, and thus is responsible for organizing many of the Guard's plans, including establishing the New Guardians.

Bastion
Bastion serves as the chief medical examiner for The Guard, and although he is not a founding member, he has a place on the council. He ensures that the metahumans and aliens on the Guard are safe and healthy, and serves as the in-house surgeon and virologist.

Lace
Lace is a council member and primary scientific researcher for The Guard. She is a brilliant biologist, chemist, neurologist, physicist, and flute player with several degrees. She handles the bulk of the biological research, working closely with Bastion.

Marvel
Marvel was one of the first heroes to join after the Guard was established. With her experience in the Air Force, she is valued as one of the tactical squad leaders, and her power set and decades of experience as a hero have earned her a place on the council.