Run down and smelly, the barracks houses a dozen of the king's guardsmen.  It's made of wooden slats nailed together somewhat hastily, and the brisk air from the outside whistles through some small cracks between the panels.  There are six beds in an open sleeping quarter, with a wooden chest at the end of the bed where the guardsmen store their personal belongings.
The Barracks, Outside Castle
wench
king's guardsman
I regularly patrol the castle to ensure the royal family's safety. I rotate out along with my fellow guardsmen to make sure I'm always well rested enough to be vigilant. I also live in a cottage on the castle's grounds with my family.
The usual. It has been a particularly tiring night for me. I had a bad run in with some lowly bandit. Oh my, hope he didn't hurt you! He caught me by surprise and elbowed me in my stomach! Because of that, forgive me if I am not able to eat the entire duck meat tonight Wow! That is intense. would you like a song to help you relax? I've taken up singing to help pass the time! Certainly. Dance my lovely lady. Distract me from the horrible smell inside these Barracks A rainy day, a cold knight, took a hit, that didn't have much bite. And when he had his go, well he gave that bandit a long throwwwww. Well done, you move with the grace of a humming bird. I sure taught that bandit a lesson; he's locked up for life in the dungeon!  Good! Do you think i'd make a good guardsman?! I'm pretty tough! Grr! Easy there now lass! It is heavy and you might hurt yourself with it. Let me help you.  Oh come on, scared I might be your commander one day! Haha! By the King's name, you sure look strong in that armor. I am sure you will make a mighty fine warrior like me one day.  I hope to one day leave this place, and do something more with my life, do you think I could pass as a guard and sneak away? Defeat bandits and thieves? Protect the king?!