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.
What's your problem? Young punks like you are my problem. You think that joining the king's guard just means ale, good coin, getting women. It's serious business, it is. You can stare all you want, but at least I am having a good time at work.  You should try it some time. You ever hear of the Cadston Rebellions? Sent hireling assassins, even snuck into the king's banquet. Might've even killed the king if it weren't for us. I bet they'd have liked to show you a "good time at work" You lie! This is what I mean ... no respect. You carve up a brigand or two in a barfight, get yourself a winged helmet, and suddenly think you're the best spearman this side of Mokonna I am not as disillusion as you might think.  I have seen war more than once and I was the highest payed mercenary before I was drafted into the guard.  You watch your tongue before I have to cut it out of you! Ay, I've been served steaks tougher than you. You want to boast about, go down to the tavern, shove a drunk around.  Hahaha.  I would take you seriously but you try too hard. So, mercenary work before this, eh? One of the companies, or freelance? One of the companies.  The Dagger & Lance.  Heard of them? Aye, that I have. Helped Prince Wastafer take Fort Cloudspire if I'm not mistaken. Were you part of that group or was it before your time?