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All the able-bodied of the noble ruling house have since died, so now it seems some few people remaining who can prove themselves worthy (surviving this long is a common trait) are simply being incorporated into the noble house via hasty marriages in the castle church, to the surviving young and old of the noble family unable to take up arms in defense. This much you know, because the few coming to meet you on the drawbridge are themselves commoners uplifted to retainer or noble status, and carry themselves as such.
A feeble attempt to salvage what little they can, but what else can these people do? They are even reluctant to let your crowd of followers in at first, but as beleaguered as these men are, how can they refuse you? Especially when you can offer help and healing, and Darry or Tyne are examples of proper nobles who might be able to better take control of the situation.
<span class="mu-b">"I believe at this point, you must consider anything beyond the castle walls lost. There is salvation from the lake, but for now the long-ears in their retreat left many supplies so we should organize a team to venture out to gather."</span>
<span class="mu-r">"And bring to me any most in need of a physician, soldiers first!"</span>
Having led everyone within the castle and having the bridge drawn again, going back to healing is your primary focus. Especially since there's now a whole new bunch of injured and dying you can see to, the castle occupants. Darry, Montez and Jean can take the weight of command and organization off your shoulders for the time being, so that you can better see to the people and make your estimate of the situation... fairly bleak as far as you can tell, even having only just settled into the castle courtyard. Many suspicious and fearful eyes upon you and the newcomers all around, in similar poor condition as the defenders, not that much better than the refugees.
The most grim detail of all though, is the staggering lack of people overall. Of course you aren't seeing the entire populace of the castle, but you know most have gathered to witness you newcomers. By your estimate, there probably are not more than some several hundreds of surviving humans in total, nowhere near a thousand. Compared with the already worrying low populace of Eindward, a thousand or two maybe, and that was the combined population of two towns after Chaleme fell to the enemy. Bexley, what remains, is barely a fraction of it... you wouldn't give up hope after only just arriving, but part of you wonders if there's any point to trying to save such a place as this?
