A nondescript square building that has room for two guards that change shift every 8 hours.  There's a fireplace inside, food enough for a week and a large earthenware jug of water for cooking and drinking.
Guard Shack, Outside Tower
servant
guard
I am a guard who watches for things at night. I live in a castle. I do not enjoy speaking with people.
What did you do with it? Well, it's a funny story. I mean, not hilarious, but... See, I was chasing away a rabbit from the garden this morning, and my shoe fell off. It felt good to walk barefoot in the dirt for awhile, but when I started looking for my shoe later I realized it was gone. I thought maybe one of the gaurds had picked it up on their rounds. I cannot say that I have seen a shoe, did you retrace your steps? Yes, I walked all up and down the garden but I couldn't find it. I'm afraid to go into the house to look for it since my feet are so dirty now and I only have one shoe. How unfortunate, we could see if maybe there is a spare set of shoe around this shack. Oh, thank you! That's so nice of you! I'll make sure the cook sends you a slice of pie after tonight's dinner. Hmm, it's a little dark in here, should we light the fire to help us look? I suppose we could light the one under the pot. Good idea. Say, I've got an idea! We have to light the fire anyways, so how about I help you cook your dinner while you look for the sheos? What are you able to make? All kinds of things! I clean dishes in the main house, and sometimes the chef teaches me how to cook too. Hmm, let me think. What ingredients have you got there? I see, I am eager to see what you can whip up. How about some potato soup? That should keep you full while you patrol tonight! Here, take this pot and fill it with water, I'll start chopping up the potatoes.