The City Watch or Gold Cloaks are the police force at King's Landing. They report directly to the King. The City Watch promotes by merit and not by birth status.
The previous commander of the City Watch was Janos Slynt, a butcher's son who rose through the ranks. He is dismissed by Tyrion Lannister who is acting as Hand to the King in Tywin's absence, and exiled to the Night's Watch.
Bronn is a low born sellsword (mercenary) hired by Tyrion as his bodyguard. He is appointed commander of the City Watch by Tyrion, but dismissed by Tywin (Tyrion's father) upon his return.
Bronn is rewarded with a knighthood for his performance during the Battle of the Blackwater and takes the formal name "Ser Bronn of the Blackwater". Even though he possesses no lands or wealth this drastically elevates his social standing.
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