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Stephen Westcote - KitchenerStephen Westcote and Elizabeth Granville- Daughter Rachel

Stephen Westcote is Lord Grey's Kitchener. He is responsible for the management of all food stuffs for the household. He has several properties located mainly in Wessex and Devonshire. He has a small manor near the Household given to him by Lord Grey for exemplary service. Stephen, as an older member of the household is conscious of the current fashions, but prefers less attention getting outfits.

Stephen married Elizabeth Granville who spends her time managing his estates and taking care of their 7 year old daughter, Rachel, who is learning the traits necessary to be a good woman and wife one day.

  • Steve is a construction worker and is married to Beth, together they have a beautiful daughter Rachel.
  • Beth is a Middle School foreign language teacher.
  • Rachel is their 7 year old daughter who is scary smart.

 

 

John Ruxton - MarshallJohn and Mary Ruxton - Son John Ruxton the younger and Daughter Kate Ruxton

John Ruxton is Lord Grey's Marshall. He has a number of properties near Ripley and Waingroves and has two in Codnor.

Mary Ruxton manages the family holdings while her husband, John, administers their Lord Grey's Marshalsea.

Kate Ruxton is the daughter of John Ruxton and is busy occupied learning the skills she will need to land a good (read wealthy) husband.

Kate RuxtonJohn Ruxton the younger is just completing his time within the household of Geoffrey Bourrett where he has been learning what it is to serve. As the younger son, his father is thinking about sending him to study for orders.

  • John is an educator and is married to Diane and father to Katharine and Johnny.
  • Diane is an educator and is married to John and mother to Katharine and Johnny.
  • Katharine is a middle school student who already manages a small stable before and after school.
  • John is a middle school student. He has a large brood of fancy chickens that he will tell you all about ...

 

 

Geoffrey Bourrett - Lord's Steward and Matilda BourrettGeoffrey and Mathilde Bourrette - Son Henry Bourrette

Geoffrey Bourrette is a gentlemen employed as the Lord's Steward. He was educated at Oxford and also owns a small manor and several farms near Ripley, just a few miles from the Lord's manor at Codnor. He is married to Mathilde and is father of Henry.

Mathilde Bourrette is a gentlewomen who manages her own highly profitable household while her husband performs his steward duties. She is married to Geoffrey and mother to Henry.

Henry Bourrette is a Gentlebaby employed in drooling and making cute noises.

  • Jeff is an Engineer employed by the Department of Defense. He is married to Charlotte and father of Henry.
  • Charlotte is a computer programmer who is currently employed managing her household and raising Henry.
  • Henry is a silly baby, employed in drooling and making cute noises.

 

 

James - Yoeman ArcherJames

James is an archer in the wartime force of Lord Codnor. He resides at the manor and supports his liege with his bow and in the Marshalsea.

  • James is a Graphic Artist professionally and is married to Kimberly. For Lord Grey’s he currently provides web design and maintenance for along with direction, patterns, and design for the men’s clothing.

 

 

Katharine - Lady in WaitingKatharine

Katharine is a Lady in Waiting to the Steward's wife and helps care for the family of Lord Grey’s Steward.

  • Kimberly is a Human Resources Manager professionally and is married to James. She is currently the Treasurer of Lord Grey’s Retinue and helps provide direction on the roles of women and their clothing of the 15th century.

 

 

Charles Russell - Yoeman ArcherCharles Russell

Charles Russell is employed by his land owner Geoffrey Bourrett. Charles cares for and maintains his Lord's armour and weaponry. When his armoury chores are done you can usually find him helping out in the kitchen.

  • Chuck is a small business owner. He is married and spends all of his free time either playing with his wonderful daughter or on the internet.