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Master, here's a guard checking the players' statuses. You just haven't defined the characters' statuses. And the villagers have as many as 3 journalists. But there's no guard, thief, or witness. It's still unclear who the poll will benefit more, the mafia or the villagers. You yourself saw that, if desired, you can find anything in an interview.

Guard - Russian special forces

A bribable journalist can be remotely considered a witness. He sees the unedited version of the interview and knows what's what.

"checks the players' statuses" - receives an answer in the form of "players are on different teams" or "players are on the same team." Or, you can make it so that he receives answers like "one villager, one mafia," "both belong to the same side."

What is the thief needed for?