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
king's guardsmen
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.
I like my job. But I really don't like these barracks.  At least we have beds in here. That is true. At least we have beds. Six between twelve of us. Still, we get to spend time in this castle and I guess where your bed is isn't as important as some would have you believe.  Oh, wow. I guess we're doubling up at night. We rotate with the night watchmen so space isn't always so scarce. But needs must from time to time. It's rather cold in here, and not much privacy. I guess we could rearranged it a bit so we used the wooden chest to cover some of the gaps in the slats which are letting in the cold air? I'm sure the other guards won't mind if we explain our actions.  Excellent idea! I doubt the other guards would put up a fuss about it. They're likely as cold as we are. This is true. So let's set to! It is a good quality wooden chest too so that does do something to offset the hastily put together quality of the slats.  We can start with this one, the first of six chests. Good shout my friend, I am glad to have your help.  As I am to have yours. We'll get this barracks warmer in no time.