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Samuel Hochter

Samuel Hochter was born on December 6, 1811, on Hochter farm in the district of Vöhren. As the first child, he was destined to inherit the farm from his father, but there was not much to inherit. The Hochters lived in extreme poverty and there was no money available for their basic needs, let alone for schooling. As soon as Samuel was able, he had to work, first on their own farm and later on other farms to earn a little extra so the family could eat. They survived mainly from their own produce and support from the Jewish community they were part of. At the age of 19, Samuel inherited the struggling farm from his father. It is located at a crossroads between the Kild and Holle rivers, which was a perfect location in the past due to the fertile soil and consistent water supply. However, due to deforestation and over-farming, the soil quality decreased, and the area became more prone to flooding. Additionally, the natural flow of the meandering rivers changed over time, resulting in the farm losing almost 30% of its land. Samuel was not compensated, nor did he get the land back on the other side of the river.   On the evening of December 12, 1839, a fire broke out in the stable. The fire quickly spread to the nearby house and annex. When the flames were spotted, neighbouring farms rushed to the site to help extinguish the fire. It took several hours to put the fire out, but unfortunately, the entire farm was destroyed. By some miracle, the family was not home, and the cattle were able to escape to the surrounding fields. However, for the already struggling Hochters, this was devastating. They did not have the funds to rebuild their house. A fund was started to collect money for the family, but since the Jews were still not accepted by the people, there was not much collected. The Jewish community rushed in to help the Hochters, and they rebuilt the farm themselves, using pine wood from the area. To save on costs, the house and stables were combined into one building. Also, the new farm was placed further away from the river and built on a slight slope to prevent future flooding.   The Silbers family helped the Hochters by rebuilding their house and collecting goods for them. During this time, Samuel Hochter met Elsbeth Silbers and, over time, fell in love with her. However, he was initially hesitant to express his feelings. It wasn't until a few years later that he discovered his feelings were mutual, and they began a romantic relationship. On March 5, 1841, they got married. The union proved to be beneficial for both families as Samuel had a farm where he raised and traded cattle, and Elsbeth's father and brother could use the meat and produce for their butchery, providing financial relief to both families.   On January 16, 1841, they welcomed their first child, Herman Hochter, and three years later, their second son, Mozes. Although Herman's birth initially went smoothly, it became apparent that the baby was breech. Two doctors tried to save the child, but he died shortly after he was born. Samuel's wife, Elsbeth, fell into a deep depression and became extra protective of her family. Samuel tried everything to cheer her up. The family went through a dark period once again. On January 4, 1853, their third son, David, was born. Although the family feared he would also die, the boy proved to be healthy. His birth brought a more stable period for the family. When Lotte was born on December 18, 1864, the family was complete. With Herman and David working elsewhere, the family managed to save some money, which was used to construct a new stable for their cattle, providing the family with more space in their house.   Samuel's distinctive features include green-blue eyes and thick, curly black-grey hair. His skin has tanned from working in the sun every day, but he maintains a calm, almost melancholic expression on his expressive face. At over 2 meters tall, Samuel is one of the largest and most sturdy men in the surrounding area, contrasting with his gentle and kind demeanour.    
 

Residence

The Hochter farm is a small cattle farm located in the Denron neighbourhood of the Vöhren district. It is situated near the crossroads of the Kild River and the Holle River. The property is owned by the Hochter family, who primarily engage in raising and trading cattle. They either keep the cattle on their land or buy from local farmers, then sell the cattle or the produce to others. Their primary trading partner is Silbers butchery, a kosher butcher in the city of Lutheria, which is affiliated with the Hochter-Silbers family.
 
Hochter Farm
by Zev Chafer (original art)
 

Shares

A share grants the owner the right to utilize a portion of the common lands that are collectively owned by the people in the area. Depending on the number of shares owned, individuals can utilize a certain percentage of the land for activities such as grazing, woodcutting, or peat extraction. Shares are typically associated with a specific building and can be passed down to the eldest child of the current owner or exchanged with others through trading.

Name
Share(s)
Common land (%)
Owner

 

 
Rhodon
3
41% | Denron
Alexander Mervell

 
Brandwyn
1
14% | Denron
Alexander Mervell

 
 
Lympha
1
14% | Denron
Diana Linde

 
Unknown
1
14% | Denron
Unknown

 
 

 
 
 

Family

by Zev Chafer (original art)
The Hochter family is one of the few Jewish families living in the area. Their ancestors hailed from East Germany and Poland, and they migrated to Kilden in search of a better life. For many generations now, the Hochter family has been residing in the region, with most of them working as farmers or butchers. Most notably, the Hochter farm is known for raising cattle for meat production, which is primarily sold through local butchers in the area. Despite the fact that they still face prejudice and hatred from locals of other religions, the situation is slowly improving, and people are becoming more respectful towards other faiths.
 

Personality

Below, you can find a profile type and description of the personality. It gives a general overview of the dominant traits, strengths and weaknesses. Please keep in mind that it is a general picture that is presented through a more scientific approach.

The Sustainer is a practical and sometimes conservative person who quietly supports others. They work hard, often staying in the background, but they ensure their loved ones have what they need. During tough times, they push through, even if it means sacrificing their own needs.
 
Pragmatic
Pragmatic: Pragmatic individuals prioritize practical, realistic approaches, focusing on efficiency and short-term feasibility, but may lack a broader vision or be resistant to change.

Strengths: Practicality, Reliability, Result-oriented
Weaknesses: Lack of vision, Rigidity, Short-term focus
 
Conservative
Conservative: A conservative person tends to prioritize tradition, stability, and the preservation of established norms and values. They are cautious about change and often emphasize the importance of individual responsibility. They are stable and cautious individuals but can be inclined to exclude others, stagnate, and resist change.

Strengths: Stability, Cautious, Respect for tradition
Weaknesses: Resistance to change, Potential for Exclusion, Stagnation
 
Altruistic
Altruistic: An altruistic person is motivated to help others and often puts their needs above their own. They are often selfless, empathetic, and have a strong moral compass. However, they can neglect themselves in the process, be vulnerable to exploitation, or have a martyr-like attitude.

Strengths: Selflessness, Empathy, Moral compass
Weaknesses: Self-neglect, Vulnerable to Exploitation, Potential Martyrdom
 
Solitary
Solitary: A solitary person prefers spending time alone or in quiet environments. They are comfortable with solitude, which gives them time for reflection, creativity, and deep concentration. They are independent, reflective, and creative. However, they can isolate themselves, lack social skills, or be misunderstood.

Strengths: Reflective, Independent, Creative
Weaknesses: Isolation, Lack of social skills, Misunderstood
 
Realistic
Realistic: An individual with a realistic approach to situations focuses on both the positive and negative aspects, making decisions based on objective analysis rather than hopeful or pessimistic expectations. This enables them to accurately assess situations, be prepared, and maintain a balanced perspective. However, they may have a tendency to be pessimistic, too cautious, or lack enthusiasm.

Strengths: Accurate assessment, Prepared, Balanced
Weaknesses: Pessimism, Too cautious, Lack of enthusiasm
 
 
 
Logical
Logical: Logical thinkers often base their conclusions on facts and objective data. They have strong analytical abilities and make decisions with less emotional influence. However, they might become inflexible or miss out on creative solutions.

Strengths: Objectivity, Clarity, Problem-solving
Weaknesses: Rigidity, Time consuming, Overlook creativity
Intuitive
Intuitive: Individuals with strong intuition tend to rely on their instincts for forming conclusions and reacting to the world. Their intuition is formed by personal experiences and the subconscious, which enables them to react quickly, adapt easily, and inspire others with their creative solutions. However, they can be influenced by personal subjective emotions and biases, making them less predictable.

Strengths: Creativity, Quick decision-making, Empathy
Weaknesses: Biased, Unpredictable, Inconsistent
 
Pragmatic
Pragmatic: Pragmatic individuals prioritize practical, realistic approaches, focusing on efficiency and short-term feasibility, but may lack a broader vision or be resistant to change.

Strengths: Practicality, Reliability, Result-oriented
Weaknesses: Lack of vision, Rigidity, Short-term focus
Visionary
Visionary: A visionary individual sees possibilities and future opportunities that others might not see. They have an ambitious vision of the future and are motivated by big-picture thinking. However, they can lack focus on short-term goals, be impatient, or simply have unrealistic goals.

Strengths: Inspirational, Long-term vision, Flexible
Weaknesses: Lack of focus, Impatience, Unrealistic
 
Conservative
Conservative: A conservative person tends to prioritize tradition, stability, and the preservation of established norms and values. They are cautious about change and often emphasize the importance of individual responsibility. They are stable and cautious individuals but can be inclined to exclude others, stagnate, and resist change.

Strengths: Stability, Cautious, Respect for tradition
Weaknesses: Resistance to change, Potential for Exclusion, Stagnation
Liberal
Liberal: A liberal person tends to prioritize change, progress, individual freedom, and equality. They are open to new ideas and are progressive, but they can overreach, conflict with traditional values, or cause disruption to their ideas.

Strengths: Stand for Equality, Progressive, Openness
Weaknesses: Conflict with traditions, Disruptive, Overreaching
 
Systematic
Systematic: A systematic individual is methodical, organized, and structured in their approach. They prefer to follow clear procedures and value consistency, predictability, and thoroughness. This makes them good planners with attention to detail, consistency, and effectiveness. However, they may also be rigid, slower to adapt, and struggle with unexpected changes. Strengths: Organizational skills, Consistent, Effective Weaknesses: Rigidity, Slow adapters, Struggle with unexpected change
Spontaneous
Spontaneous: A spontaneous individual is flexible and adaptable, inclined to act on impulse or intuition. They prefer to go with the flow, make decisions at the moment, and enjoy new experiences as they arise. This makes them very adaptable, creative, and quick decision-makers. However, they can lack planning, be too impulsive, or inconsistent.

Strengths: Adaptable, Creative, Quick-decision making
Weaknesses: Lack of planning, Impulsive, Inconsistent
 
Assertive
Assertive: An assertive individual is self-assured and direct in expressing their thoughts and needs. They communicate clearly and stand up for themselves. However, they may come across as cocky and loud to other people and may pay less attention to passive individuals.

Strengths: Clear communication, High Self-esteem, Conflict resolution
Weaknesses: Over-confidence, Over-dominant, Loud
Reactive
Reactive: An individual who is reactive tends to respond to situations or challenges after they arise, and their actions are often guided by external circumstances. They have the tendency to think before reacting. However, this can make them slow, emotional, and overly dependent on others.

Strengths: Thinking, Empathy, Flexibility
Weaknesses: Lack of proactivity, Slow, Emotional
 
Confident
Confident: A confident person has strong beliefs in their abilities, decisions, and judgments. They approach even risky situations with self-assurance, often taking the initiative and leading others.

Strengths: Decisive, Leadership, Risk-taking
Weaknesses: Impatient, Intimidating, Overconfidence
Thoughtful
Thoughtful: An individual who is thoughtful is reflective, considerate, and deliberate in their actions and decisions. They carefully consider different perspectives and think before they act. This makes them good decision-makers, empaths, and attentive to detail. However, they may also be indecisive, overthink too much, or be reluctant to take risks.

Strengths: Careful decision-making, Empathy, Detailed
Weaknesses: Indecisive, Overthinking, Avoiding risks
 
Altruistic
Altruistic: An altruistic person is motivated to help others and often puts their needs above their own. They are often selfless, empathetic, and have a strong moral compass. However, they can neglect themselves in the process, be vulnerable to exploitation, or have a martyr-like attitude.

Strengths: Selflessness, Empathy, Moral compass
Weaknesses: Self-neglect, Vulnerable to Exploitation, Potential Martyrdom
Beneficiary
Beneficiary: A beneficiary individual seeks to receive benefits, assistance, and advantages from others. They ensure that they have what they need, enabling personal growth, and may reciprocate the favours they receive. However, they may become dependent, feel entitled or greedy, or experience guilt.

Strengths: Have what they need, Potential for Growth, Reciprocity
Weaknesses: Dependent, Entitled, Guilt
 
Sociable
Sociable: A sociable person enjoys and seeks out social interaction. They are often outgoing, friendly, and comfortable in the company of others. They tend to have strong communication skills, a network of people, and good teamwork skills. However, they can become dependent, be distracted from personal goals, or struggle with peer pressure. Strengths: Friendly, Good Communication Skills, Teamwork

Weaknesses: Dependence, Distraction from personal goals, Peer pressure
Solitary
Solitary: A solitary person prefers spending time alone or in quiet environments. They are comfortable with solitude, which gives them time for reflection, creativity, and deep concentration. They are independent, reflective, and creative. However, they can isolate themselves, lack social skills, or be misunderstood.

Strengths: Reflective, Independent, Creative
Weaknesses: Isolation, Lack of social skills, Misunderstood
 
Optimistic
Optimistic: An optimistic person anticipates positive outcomes and tends to focus on the bright side of situations. They believe that things will work out for the best, which gives them a positive outlook, resilience, and increased motivation. However, they may overlook risks, have unrealistic expectations, or ignore negative feedback.

Strengths: Positive outlook, Resilience, Motivated
Weaknesses: Overlook risks, Unrealistic expectations, Ignore negative feedback
Realistic
Realistic: An individual with a realistic approach to situations focuses on both the positive and negative aspects, making decisions based on objective analysis rather than hopeful or pessimistic expectations. This enables them to accurately assess situations, be prepared, and maintain a balanced perspective. However, they may have a tendency to be pessimistic, too cautious, or lack enthusiasm.

Strengths: Accurate assessment, Prepared, Balanced
Weaknesses: Pessimism, Too cautious, Lack of enthusiasm

Spectrum
Thinking
Attitude
Emotionality

Relationships

Elsbeth Silbers

Wife

Towards Samuel Hochter

5

Samuel Hochter

Husband

Towards Elsbeth Silbers

5

Samuel Hochter

Father

Towards Herman Hochter

5

Herman Hochter

Son

Towards Samuel Hochter

5

Samuel Hochter

Father

Towards Mozes Hochter

5

Mozes Hochter

Son

Towards Samuel Hochter

5

Samuel Hochter

Father

Towards David Hochter

5

David Hochter

Son

Towards Samuel Hochter

5

Samuel Hochter

Father

Towards Lotte Hochter

5

Lotte Hochter

Daughter

Towards Samuel Hochter

5

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Name
Samuel Hochter
Rank
Serf
Profession
Farmer
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
December 6, 1811
Age
57 years
Birthplace
Family
Spouses
Siblings
Current Residence
Species
Eyes
Green/Blue
Hair
Black/Grey
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Tanned
Height
201cm
Weight
101kg


Cover image: by Zev Chafer (original art)
Character Portrait image: by Zev Chafer (original art)

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