Starting Officials
A Resource of Population 2 begins with two officials of the ruler’s choice. Unless he intends to be present all year round, a seneschal and castellan is suggested.
A Resource of Population 6 begins with three officials chosen by the ruler. Additional officials may be hired as a Resource Action.

= Castellan
A castellan is a war chief. Whereas the seneschal runs the Resource, the castellan protects it.

= Chancellor
The chancellor is responsible for the treasury and taxation. It is his responsibility to ensure the coffers are full and the people pay their taxes on time.

= Cleric
Regardless of whether it has any religious sites, most Resources have a cleric, a senior figure who acts on behalf of his cult. The first cleric always represents the local high priest of the Resource’s patron deity.

= Herald
Traditionally, a herald acts as a messenger, advisor, and ambassador.

= Inquisitor
The lord’s spymaster is responsible for spying on other nations and preventing acts of sabotage against his master’s holdings.

= Mage
Very few Resources need a permanent mage. Many of those in permanent employment work as alchemists or hedge mages.

= Marshal
The role of the marshal is to ensure the men-at-arms and fyrd are trained and ready to fight when called upon.

= Provost
In Resources with a Population of 19 or less, the role of provost is usually handled directly by the ruler or a junior functionary known as a magistrate.

= Reeve
A reeve is a middle-man between the ruler (or more commonly the seneschal) and the workers, a supervisory official responsible for ensuring the workers do their jobs and settling any minor disputes that may affect the smooth running of an industry. Elected by the people for a varying term, reeves are more usually known as mayors or headmen in village Resources.

= Seneschal
A seneschal is responsible for the day-to-day running of a Resource. Well-educated and often charismatic, he may govern in his lord’s absence or simply take the
burden of management from his shoulders.