RITA HUGHES/ Alexandra Breckenridge. Age: 20. Rita came to Ashford to find work as a maid when she was seventeen. She has worked everything from a ladies maid to a kitchen hand. She tends to flirt with both the upper and lower class men, not caring if they're taken or not.
Ruth Oswin
RUTH OSWIN/ Mia Wasikowsha. Age: 17. Ruth works for the Estate as a cook's helper. She has always enjoyed cooking, ever since she was a little girl cooking with her mother. But since her family is very poor, Ruth had to set off to the Estate to have a job so she can provide for herself one day. Sister of Clara. Which is how she got the job here at Ashford.
Esther Merriweather
ESTHER MERRIWEATHER/ Amy Nutall. Age: 23. Growing up in a house of 9, Esther's life was never full of riches since her father had to feed the family on a salary of a coal miner. Deciding she needed to go off on her own, so her father didn't have to worry about one more mouth to feed, she found the job of being a maid at Ashford Estate. Always being jealous of the upper class, Esther shares the same feelings with Mary. Working together, they have become close friends. Feeling embarrassed about it, Esther keeps her feelings for Johnathan quiet.
Maggie Collins
MAGGIE MERRIWEATHER (COLLINS)/ Rose Leslie. Age: 16. Younger sister of Esther. Knowing of her father's struggles, Maggie also decided to become a maid for Ashford Estate. Every month, she sends money to her parents, so they can properly feed the rest of her brothers and sisters. Maggie reserved and quiet, and finds a friend in Emma. She is always being watched and told how to do things by her sister, Esther. But she spends most of her free time with the love of her life Gabriel or her close friend Maxwell.
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George Raymond
GEORGE RAYMOND/ Aaron Johnson. Age: 23. George grew up in central London with his family. His parents split when he was 14 and his mother married rich and her husband didn't want anything to do with George. George has been a public coachman since the age of 16 and came to Ashford for a private job. Unlike many of the lower class people, George would get along with most of the upper class men and women. He's a fun loving lad and likes to go hunting, drinking and partying when offered the chance.
Gabriel Collins
GABRIEL COLLINS/ Eddie Redmayne. Age:18. Growing up as the Stable managers son, Gabriel was always at Ashford Estate helping out in the stables. He is quiet and reserved and rarely talks with the house help. But when he meets Maggie, he opens up and talks with her, eventually developing feelings for her. He even asked for her hand in marriage. Gabriel is a kind a gently person who would help anyone in need.
Damon Snider
DAMON SNIDER/Joe Dempsie. Age: 20. Damon lived in town where he was a blacksmith, but after years of abuse by his boss, he now works at Ashford as a farmer. He loves working with his hands and getting dirty. He is very handsome but isn't very good with the ladies and gets nervous easily. One of his closest friends is Gabriel Collins and he finds himself very attracted to Rita Hughes.
Jonathan O'Brien
JOHNATHAN O'BRIEN/ Thomas Howes. Age:21. Johnathan grew up in a poor, lower class family in Ireland. To make more money for his family, he took the job at Ashford Estate, being a butler. Every so often, Johnathan will send money home to his family. Being one of the newest one out of the servants, Johnathan is quiet and reserved, and shy. He always tries to do his best at his job, but being clumsy and nervous, he will break the occasional glass or plate.
Joseph Richards
JOSEPH RICHARDS/ Allen Leech. Age: 25. Born to a baker and his wife, Joseph was never very wealthy. But, when his father died when he was 13, his family lost everything. To ensure that his mother didn't live on the streets, Joseph did many jobs here and there, from builder to crewman on a boat. Eventually, Joseph found a job of being a butler at Ashford Estate. Being here for a few years, he has become good friends with Maxwell and thinks of Johnathan like a little brother. He is protective of the people he cares for and is more on the quiet side. But if need be, he will be loud and fight. Joseph also has a fancy for Charlotte Hayes, knowing it would be wrong, he keeps his emotions to himself, but Maxwell knows about them.
Maxwell Turner
MAXWELL TURNER/ Rob James-Collier. Age: 23. The son of servants, Maxwell grew up in Ashford Estate, and became a butler there, like his father was. While working at the Estate, Maxwell got involved in a love affair with Lydia. Maxwell is sarcastic, witty, and known for his looks. He acts how he is suppose to act around those ranked above him, but to the servants like him, Maxwell is a normal sarcastic, cursing man. But of course he is smitten with Lydia and is having the affair with her. When Lydia does not choose him, he becomes very depressed and confides in Maggie.