Assistant Gardener: Works for the gardener and does anything and everything required of him. He is usually in training and the best assistant gardener is usually hired when the current gardener passes away. They get paid less than the Gardener, so make a Lower Class wage.
Blacksmith: If it is made of metal he deals with it. From repairing anything made from steel or iron, to cookware, forks and sharpening knives. He makes horseshoes and shoes the horses as well. He earns about 350§ a week, which includes his housing.
Butler: The highest ranked male servant in the house. He has the keys to the Butlery (Butlers Pantry) where the fine silverware, china, and expensive foods are kept. He also over sees the wine cellar and is in charge of the rest of the house staff. He is in charge of dinner service and paying the other servants in the house. He must be able to read and write, be an able wine steward, handling the overall function of the household, be able to investigate matters, and is usually the Families most trusted servant. He gets certain benefits because of this - clothing from his master, ends of candles, used playing cards, or the remains of opened bottles of wine at the end of the day. He is paid well for his service.
Chaperone: And older woman who accompanies younger unmarried women when they leave the household or during functions. She is there to ensure that no scandals arise and that the young woman remains pure. She is usually a spinster within the family and takes her position seriously though there are times she is very corrupt and looks to bring the downfall of her charge. She is paid poorly for the services that are entrusted to her.
Chef: In charge of the kitchen and the kitchen garden, as well as any kitchen staff. He oversees all menus, from day to day to events. He teachers the kitchen staff how to cook and how to prepare the meals as well as plating. He knows the tastes, likes, and dislikes of every family member and staff. He orders all the food, keeps tracks of the pantry and dry goods. If it concerns the kitchen he knows about it. (Most houses have a female cook but in very well to do families they will have a male chef of extensive training.)
Coachman: Driver of the family carriages. In well to do families there is usually one for the men and one for the women. They are mechanically minded and understand their horses. They keep everything with the carriage in working order, are skilled at driving the carriage and in fighting to keep robbers on the highway at bay. They are also in charge of training new horses.
Dairy Maid: She is in charge of milking the cows. Not only that but creating cream, butter, buttermilk, cheeses, and the like. She tends to the cows, stores all dairy products as well as baking any breads that contain milk or cheese. Likely to contract cowpox when they are young they can gain an immunity to other diseases which can leave them with very good skin.
Estate Manager: The grandest of families will employ an Estate Manager. He oversees everything the family owns and all that work or on retainer for the family. He collects rents, manages the properties, oversees the farms, and more. Unless there is a separate House Manager all the top Servants and all the Retainers report to him and he reports the Lord of the Estate directly. They are usually lawyers who make sure the law is followed or the proper people are paid off.
Footman: Chosen for their height and looks. They are there for the visual duties mostly - opening doors, traveling with the family, clearing the dinner table, helping one in and out of a carriage: eye candy. They have to be swift of foot to catch items that fall of carriages and get back to them. Many times they will provide other "services" to the ladies of the house discretely.
Forester: One of the most important roles on the property is the Forester. He makes sure all the flora on the property is healthy. Taking care of the trees and underbrush. He keeps pathways clear, makes sure the roads are wide enough for the horses and works with the Gamekeeper to keep poachers off the property. He knows where all the medicinal and edible foliage is within the grounds.
Gamekeeper: Works alongside the Forester to keep the grounds free of poachers. He breeds birds and ensures that the game on the grounds is not over hunted. He makes sure water and food is available to the game so that they may thrive. He knows where the nests and burrows are and makes sure people stay clear of them. He earns a lower middle class wage.
Gardener: Plans and tends to all the gardens, both ascetic and edible. He is skilled at land design, plumbing, and trapping to keep rabbits out of things. He works over the Assistant Gardeners and helps the Lady of the house with her own private garden. He earns a lower middle class wage.
Groom: Is in charge of the stable. He takes care of the stable itself, the horses, and everything that goes along with them. He makes sure the horses are healthy and well maintained and tends to them if they fall ill. He breaks new horses when they are purchased or when they are bred. He is the boss of the stable hands and the postilions. He makes a decent wage and is a make-shift vet for lack of a better term.
Guard: Heavily armed and well trained, the guards protect Shadowell with their life. They are stronger than they might seem and have various fighting skills that make them dangerous. They are paid very well, among the highest on the staff. Constantly patrolling the grounds they keep an eye on everything that happens on the grounds. They would rather kill than speak much of the time and they know where to bury the bodies.
Hallboy: The lowest raking servant in the house, he tends to the servants. Taking care of them at meals and being the personal valet to the Butler. He is usually between the age of 11 and 18, in training for a better position when he ages out of Hallboy. Usually an orphan or son of another servant.
Handyman: Jack of all repair trades, he is in charge of finding problems with the house itself and fixing them. Anything from plumbing to skylights. He does anything from painting to repairing to pest control. He has to be strong and quick to heal since if a storm comes he will be the one outside repairing the roof as the storm is still blowing over head.
Housekeeper: The highest ranked female servant in the house. She tends to be a mature woman with a commanding nature - it is required to keep things in order. She ensures that the house is kept clean, everything is mended, and is in good standing order. She also commands all the female servants in the household and reports directly to the Butler. She makes the pickles, preserves, perfumes, and drinks for the house. She is educated, can read and write, is good at math and organization. Usually middle class birth and earns a fair wage.
Huntsman: Leads all hunting parties on the estate. Because he needs to know exactly what is going on where on the grounds he works closely with the guards, the gamekeeper, and the forester. He is there to ensure the safety of those hunting, making sure the game is kept fresh after killed, and finishing off an animal is a kill goes bad. He earns a fair wage for what he does and tends to get tips from guests for good hunts.
Kennel Master: Tends to, breeds, and trains all the dogs on the grounds. He will train them to hunt different game and even how to search for missing people due to the size of the estate. He is good at making sure the dogs stay healthy, takes care of them when they are ill, and knows when to put them down. He earns a modest wage.
Kitchen Maid: Report to the Chef. They tend to anything and everything in the kitchen and help to prepare all meals. Their job is to follow the orders and the recipes the Chef places before them. They are highly trained with a good sense of taste. While they do not earn much they do earn more than the average servant in the house. They can be called on to taste foods that are believed to be poisoned so most have a strong stomach and a good constitution.
Lady's Companion: A woman employed to be a friend and active companion for young women of the house to keep their minds occupied and off men. Some older women employ them to stave off their loneliness. They are skilled in all things needed by Upper Class women. Some might even have a discreet romantic relationship with their charge. Such things are tolerated as long as they keep it under wraps and it is broken off when need be. While their room, board, and clothing are provided for they are paid poorly for their services.
Lady's Maid: The personal attendant to a Lady of the house. She tends to 1 and only 1 lady at a time. She helps with bathing, dressing, make up, and hair. She mends torn garments and is with her lady always to be there and to see to her every comfort and concern. She is a confidant and knows her lady's deepest and darkest secrets. She travels everywhere with her.
Librarian: If an estate has a large collection of written words a Librarian is hired. They tend to all the scripts, ensure they are maintained, recommend reads for the family, tutor when needed, purchase new ones, act as secretary, and keep the library or libraries in order. Due to the limited nature of the written word on Rutas Mu they are very rare but coveted. Not only do they do all above but they write constantly, anything that comes to mind or that occurs in the family. They are the new historians, trying to build a past where one does not exist.
Mistress: A woman who is exactly as she sounds. The mistress of the Lord of the house. In this day and age, it is not unheard of or even looked down on as long as she carries herself well. She is the Lords companion in many ways and escorts to him to all but the highest of events. She is extremely charismatic and might even be close friends with the Lady of the house. They both seem to understand their placed in society. She lives in the house, close to the Lord, but she does not take meals with the family. She knows more about the Lord than anyone in the house and is paid highly to keep her mouth shut and other things, well, open.
Nurse: She is responsible for the young children in the house and raises them. Tending to their needs day and night. She often sleeps in the same room with them, if not she is only one room away. She helps them with their lessons, teaches them their manners, plays with them during down time, and entertains them. She is like a mother to most and grows very attached to them since she also tends to them when they are sick. She is usually paid double what others earn in the house due to the importance of her job.
Porter: The resident strong man. His job is to move heavy objects and equipment for the family. Moving trunks from carriages to guest rooms to make sure things are in place. He is also the main house guard, protecting the family if needed. Brute strength is needed for this job, not brains but they are not stupid. They are just street smart. He will inform guests on arrival of house rules and will enforce them.
Postilion: A Postilion is employed to ride the front left-hand horse in a team pulling a carriage, which greatly improves the Coachman’s control over the animals. Sometimes, a carriage will not even require a Coachmen to drive it, only a Postilion to guide the horses. They are skilled and agile riders and have a good sense of their horses. They work close with the Coachmen, groom, and stable boys. They travel with the family when they leave the grounds and earn a lower class wage.
Scullery Maid: Whatever job the other servants do not wish to deal with falls into the hands of the scullery maid. She scrubs and cleans everything from the laundry to the pots and pants, to the floors. She readies the water for baths and cleans the meat after it is butchered. She has a high constitution due to the amount of work and long hours she works and is sure footed as to not take a tumble on wet floors. She isn't paid; her pay is room, board, and clothing for the job.
Servants Hall Maid: She tends to the servants, clearing the servants meals and keeping the servants quarters in order. She is young, usually between the ages of 11 and 16. They are not paid, room and board being their pay but they tend to graduate and become Housemaids or Kitchen maids when they get older.
Shepard: Tends to all the cows and sheep on the property. Taking care of them, making sure the grass is in good condition for them. He sheers the sheep for their wool. He also slaughters both the sheep and the cow when needed and watches out for poachers or wild animals that could harm his flocks. He is paid a lower middle class wage.
Stable Boy: Works with the groom and others who deal with the horses. He cleans out the stalls, makes sure the saddles are ready when people want to ride, help the ladies onto their side saddles, tend to the feed, and anything else that is required of them. Their pay is their room and board. Much of the time they will sleep with the horses when the weather is bad to keep them calm.
Under House Maid: Is assigned a portion of the house to oversee. She ensures the fireplaces are lit and maintained, does general cleaning, and keeps things in order in her portion of the house.
Upper House Maid: Is in charge of not only making sure the Under House Maids are doing their duty, they are in charge of keeping the most important rooms in order and maintained as well as the most expensive objects and jewelry.
Valet: Each man of the house has a Valet - tending to their needs. Anything from dressing and shaving them to running errands. They travel with them wherever they go and do pretty much anything that is required of them. Unlike Footmen who serve everyone in the house, a valet serves 1 and only 1 person at a time. They help their Lord pick out clothing for an event and are usually their confidant in many matters.
Whipper-in: Manages the hounds during a hunt. He makes sure they do not run off and are out of the way when the guns are fired or the arrows fly. He is a skilled rider and skilled with a whip. He is also used as a punisher on the grounds. If the other servants step out of line he will be tasked to whip them publicly. If a female servant needs punishment, he will whip her as well but privately in front of the house keeper away from the eyes of other males. He earns the same average wage of most servants.
