Castles served as both a home for the lord who owned the surrounding land and as a place of protection for his family and the residents of the land called serfs. Serfs farmed the lord s land to feed themselves and the residents of the castle or they worked in the castle. Assorted medieval characters enhance any castle or courtyard diorama. Figures are 1.5 (3.81 cm) in height. Colors may vary from actual product..