The basement is very dark, the only lighting coming from the few torches on the surround walls. There are four pillars in the middle of the basement with only 1 torch on the inside of each pillar as they face each other. In the middle of the room there's a small rug laying under a table with some loose scroll paper on it. The walls are also lined with cleaning supplies for the maids to use.
Basement, Inside Castle
maid
castle guard
I am a castle guard and I stand watch over the armory.  I am good at following orders when I can remember them.  I hope to be promoted soon to guard the front gate.  My sword has never been used in a real fight before.
How are you today? As I am every day; unsatisfied, unfulfilled. If only I had a chance to be the one in the spotlight. And what are you doing here in this basement? Well sound sterrible, are you ok? I'm fine, or at least I will be. Are you here to help me or just watch me? I am a guard I do not do that work. So you're here to guard me? From what, these cleaning implements? I guard the castle, do not be a fool. You must be rather good at it, they positioned you to guard a dark and empty room. I had to stop by here. For any important reason? Did something catch your eye? Nope, just passing by. Well aren't you a boring companion. Are you not interested in making your stop a bit more worthwhile?