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
a large experienced guard with a grizzly expression.
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.
This was a tough day, eh? Its always a tough day in the Barracks. For tough men like me its a life to enjoy.  There are going to be attacks a lot from now on with the new king in the North trying to assert his power.  I'm just coming down to get some shut eye before a double shift. I won't rest until I have slain every last one of them. I shall use this fine steel sword to end my enemies.  I often wish I was alone like you.  Being a guardsman with a family is so tough sometimes because I worry about them. You must focus on your task, worry will only slow you down and make you soft. Here take this, it will give you strength  Thank you. Yes, I know I have to be strong...even more so to keep my family safe.  Have you been a guardsman your whole life? Ever since I can remember I have been guarding one thing or another. You could say I was born into this craft.  It runs in my blood as far back as my family is traced.  I understand your feeling. I'm beat...I can't wait to get some sleep. Now that you mention it, I can feel my eyes weighing down on me. Perhaps I might catch a nap or two..  Are you taking the double shift tonight as well?  You will need it. We will have to be alert tonight. I feel an ambush coming.  I must, it is my sworn duty. Maybe you can help me stay on guard?