[FireDog]

Heyo! FireDog here! One of the Game Moderators at this place so I thought I should add my thoughts.

*Does the setting see much violence or crime? Or is it more peaceful?

This really depends on how your character is and just how involved with violence he or she is. For example, my first character, Alec, was a doctor. Due to being a doctor, he saw many instances of violence due to injured guard characters and other events. Meanwhile, another character of mine, Calina, worked the bar and tavern in town. Due to being behind the counter most of the time, she seldom saw violence in town. Instead she had more pleasant conversations with new folk, heard all the gossip, and was flirted with often.

Violence, as Ryu said, depends on just where your character goes and what he or she does.

*Does the setting see an abundance of trade? Is there local trade? Or any trade between the setting and out of setting?

This is a bit tricky. Some characters are directly involved with trade. One of my most recent, Lance, had a huge part to deal with things with trade due to being a merchant. Trade can also be done in the way of: My fisherman catches fish. He then proceeds to sell fish in the market by trading with others. So it's rather up in the air and once again depends on character.

*What sort of skills and professions do we need in the setting? And what are common?

I can think of a blacksmith right off the bat.
Miner is another one.
This constantly changes. Characters come and go. For a new player, I suggest selecting an occupation that can easily find work. But remember to do something that you think will be fun.

*How is the male/female ratio looking?

Easily more men than women. As Ryu pointed out, those with female characters are usually more active.

*Can I submit an app privately to preserve character secrets? Or does it have to be in the public section?

I do not think we have anything going against this. Just know that we have strict rules against meta-gaming. Meaning if someone magically knows that your character had say, murdered someone in his past, we can crack down on it. I would just submit openly.

*What age group are most of the characters?

We have a few older adults characters in about 30-40. The majority of these characters are married and have children. We have a few older 45-50. These characters have been around a long time.

Most characters are about 16-29, especially when coming into the setting.

As reference using some of my own characters:

Alec, male, starting age 28. Alec was in till he was around 32.

Calina, female, starting age 16. Calina was in her late twenties when she left.

Thomas, male, starting age 10. Now, 28 years old if I'm correct and up to date. Still in the setting.

Nadia, female, starting 22. Now age 23. Still in the setting.

Note, in the past characters aged with 1 month IRL = 1 year in character. Now it's 2 months IRL = 1 year in character.

*Is there any place in the setting for political characters? How about Criminal Investigators? Sailors? Merchants? Sharpshooters?

Political characters I would avoid starting with.
Criminal investigators are pretty much just guards.
Sailors do not see too much sailing, just as Conradian.
Merchants have a place, depending on things.
Sharpshooters, possibly not. Just as guards.

*Aliens. I mean.. Umm... Hail Hydra!!!