First Person Survey for:  Joseph Hyde

Name Given at Birth: Joseph Gabrial Hyde

Nicknames: Gabe, Joseph, Hyde

Hometown or where you were born: Dover, England

Current Residence: I currently Reside at Whitehall with the King and his family

Age:  28

Class:  I am of Noble Birth

What do you do, your main function in life/society: I protect King Richard of England and his family

Have you ever gone skinny-dipping / do you know how to swim: I may have gone once or twice when I was younger

Do you make fun of people: Nay it would not be very noble of me

Favorite Color: I have 3 actually - Red, Black, And Gold.  They are the colors of my family

Have you ever committed or been convicted of a crime: Nay for if I did I would not be able to be a guard

Closest friends/How did you meet: I consider all of the Royal Guard my Brothers in arms, However if I have to say the 2 who I have created a strong bond with I would have to say Captain Phoebus and Christopher Swan

One Pillow or two: Just one is all I need

Pets: I own 2 great Danes who act as guards in there own right. their names are Anubis and RA

Favorite Type of Music: I would have to be the music of my Mother Sarah's home, Scotland

Hobbies/Pastimes: Well when I have time it is Swordfighting or spending time with a special someone

Personal Hygiene: I try to keep my self in good Hygiene whenever possible

Favorite Food: Haggis and also what ever my mother cooks and also I enjoy almond milk from time to time

Are your parents alive, do you get along with them: Yes My Mother Sarah and my father Nathan are still alive as a matter of fact my Father just became the chief advisor of Military Affairs for the King. And yes I love my Parents very much

Favorite place to relax: Well when I get the time I would have to say out in the Garden it is so peaceful

Favorite Holy Day / Why: Christmas because it is the time when all my family are together

Favorite Drink: A good Ale is all I need

What's your bedtime: I go to bed when the King has gone to sleep and my watch is over

What, if anything, do you usually wear on your feet: Boots made of fine leather

Are you married or single: I am single for now.  However there is a lady named Isabel Coranado that I have become quite intrigued with

Do you have a family / who are they: Yes I there is my Father Nathan Hyde who has become the Kings Military Advisor, My Mother Sarah who is the kindest woman who you could meet, And my Brother Nicholas.. Who has decided to become the court musician

Favorite Entertainment: Sword fighting would have to be mine

Favorite Subject in School or Chore growing up: Sword fighting with my Father

Least Favorite Subject in School or Chore growing up: Learning Galic..... It is such a hard language to learn

Favorite Sport: I like to watch the Joust

Most Humiliating Moment: It Would be the time I scared off a French Noble...Trust me after my father found out it was Humiliating

Proudest Moment: Becoming a Knight of the Order of the Bath and Barter

Craziest Person or silliest you know: That Poor Prince Claude...The Lad tries really he does....

What do you look for in the opposite sex: A woman who is strong of mind and is not afraid to speak her mind... Like my mother

In our Hierarchical Society everybody has somebody "over" them, Who is your immediate "overlord" It would be the King and Phoebus

Favorite Sport to watch: Sword fighting Because I am a champion

Do you remember your first kiss: Ahhh yes it was when I was Young

Do you keep in touch with your childhood friends: Well I work with most of them so yes

Have you ever been overseas: Many times in service for the king

Do you have Dirt/Mud floors or Stone: Stone in both of my Homes

What is your bed made of:  Just simple wood nothing to fancy I am a guard of course

How many people sleep in your bed: Just me

1. It is well known that Thomas Mason and I do not see eye to eye on a lot of things but when it comes to guarding we both put our differences aside and get the job done.

2. My father Nathain was the first captain of King Richards guard

3. I have sent several missives to Lady Isabel's Father what they contain only he and I know...unless someone has been reading them.....

4. Phoebus and I both clam to be the best swordfighters in England however we have never...AND WILL NEVER! fought each other.

5. I do Have a short temper and it does get the better of me sometimes.....Well most of the time

6. My Grandfather was from Egypt but came here and became a translator of sorts for the king and even later gave his life to save the King.. That is why my family are considered Noble, it was a gift.

7. Before becoming the head military advisor for King Richard, my Father was Lord Mayor of Dover, our home

8. This is my last year of being a guard...because the current Duke of Kent has died and left no one to take his place, so King Richard has given it to my Family and my father wants me to become the Duke.

9. There is a bit of a rivalry starting between Lord Avery Rochester and I about Lady Isabel......How this will play out I do not Know.....

10. I consider King Richard a 2nd father to be, because off all the things he has done for me and my family