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Herman Hochter

Herman HochterHerman HochterHerman HochterHerman Hochter was born on January 16, 1842 as the first child of Samuel Hochter and Elsbeth Silbers. Despite some initial complications, he was born a healthy and cheerful boy,… was born on January 16, 1842 as the first child of Samuel HochterSamuel HochterSamuel HochterSamuel 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,… and Elsbeth SilbersElsbeth SilbersElsbeth SilbersElsbeth Silbers was born on April 20, 1820 as the second child of David and Lena Silbers in a small apartment above her father’s butchery in Lutheria. Elsbeth and her…. Despite some initial complications, he was born a healthy and cheerful boy, although a month later than anticipated. As the first child, he was expected to inherit the family farm from his father. Herman was born into a Jewish family that lived in poverty. There was no money for school and sometimes not even enough to feed the family. Like his father, Herman was expected to work from a very young age to earn some extra money for the family. At first, Herman did chores on the farm and later went to work for other farms in the area that could use some extra hands. When his younger brother David came of age, he started working elsewhere, and Herman began doing the heavy work on the family farm, learning the trade from his father. Although Herman enjoys farm life, he dreams of pursuing a different career in smithing or even jewellery. However, since there is no money and he is expected to take over the farm, Herman has to let go of this dream.

Herman resembles his father in appearance, sporting green-blue eyes, short brown hair, and a sturdy posture. Standing tall at 194cm, he exudes kindness and radiates a cheerful and optimistic personality. During his leisure time, he enjoys hanging out with his pals in an old shack, where they engage in games and conversations and share a drink.

Name
Herman Hochter
Last name
Hochter
Gender
Male
Birth
January 16, 1842
Age
26 years
Zodiac
Capricorn
Parents
Samuel Hochter (Father)
Elsbeth Silbers (Mother)
Siblings
Mozes Hochter (Brother)
David Hochter (Brother)
Lotte Hochter (Sister)
Spouse
Children

Herman Hochter

January 16, 1842

Herman HochterHerman HochterHerman HochterHerman Hochter was born on January 16, 1842 as the first child of Samuel Hochter and Elsbeth Silbers. Despite some initial complications, he was born a healthy and cheerful boy,… was born on January 16, 1842 as the first child of Samuel HochterSamuel HochterSamuel HochterSamuel 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,… and Elsbeth SilbersElsbeth SilbersElsbeth SilbersElsbeth Silbers was born on April 20, 1820 as the second child of David and Lena Silbers in a small apartment above her father’s butchery in Lutheria. Elsbeth and her…. Despite some initial complications, he was born a healthy and cheerful boy, although a month later than anticipated. As the first child, he was expected to inherit the family farm from his father. Herman was born into a Jewish family that lived in poverty. There was no money for school and sometimes not even enough to feed the family. Like his father, Herman was expected to work from a very young age to earn some extra money for the family. At first, Herman did chores on the farm and later went to work for other farms in the area that could use some extra hands. When his younger brother David came of age, he started working elsewhere, and Herman began doing the heavy work on the family farm, learning the trade from his father. Although Herman enjoys farm life, he dreams of pursuing a different career in smithing or even jewellery. However, since there is no money and he is expected to take over the farm, Herman has to let go of this dream.

Herman resembles his father in appearance, sporting green-blue eyes, short brown hair, and a sturdy posture. Standing tall at 194cm, he exudes kindness and radiates a cheerful and optimistic personality. During his leisure time, he enjoys hanging out with his pals in an old shack, where they engage in games and conversations and share a drink.

Table Of Contents

Residence

The Hochter farmHochter farmHochter farmThe 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… is a small cattle farm located in the DenronDenronDenron is a neighbourhood situated in the District of Vöhren, which is a part of Amt Aldáer. The community is predominantly inhabited by farmers, with the most notable estates being… neighbourhood of the VöhrenVöhrenThe District of Vöhren is located on the border between the Kingdoms of the Netherlands and Hanover. Most of the area is covered by a dense, ancient forest called Grenn… district. It is situated near the crossroads of the KildKildKildThe Kild is a river that flows from north to south through the entirety of the Region. It is the most important river in the area and supplies water, power,… River and the HolleHolleHolleThe Holle is a small river or creek that flows from its source, called Perdegat, near the city of Lutheria, to the river Kild. Water in Lake Perdegat originates from… 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 LutheriaLutheriaLutheriaThe City of Lutheria is one of the main cities in the Region of Kilden and is situated along the important trade route to Belthem. The city is geographically located…, which is affiliated with the Hochter-Silbers family.

The current building is a combination of a house and a stable. Later, an additional separate stable was added. The former building was much bigger but was destroyed by a fire in 1839. The new house and stable are primarily made of a pine wood structure and cladding that was sourced locally. The main building houses the family and includes a stable for the most prized cattle. In the past, the farm came with a large piece of land for grazing, but due to flooding and river repositioning, almost 30% of the land has been swallowed up. The family was never compensated, nor could they reclaim the land on the other side of the river.

Family

The Hochter family is one of the few Jewish families in the area. Their ancestors hailed from East Germany and Poland, and they migrated to Kilden for a better life. For many generations now, the Hochter family has been residing in the region, most working as farmers or butchers. Most notably, the Hochter farmHochter farmHochter farmThe 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… is known for raising and trading cattle for meat production, which is primarily sold through local butchers in the area. Although 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.

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Appearance

Gender
Male
Build
Long & Strong posture
Height
198
Weight
98
Face
Round face with a warm expression
Eyes
Gentle green/blue eyes
Hair
Short dark brown hair
Style
Playful & Thoughtful

Rank & Beliefs

Rank
Class
Shares
Personality
ESFJ
Introversion (I)
Extraversion (E)
Intuition (N)
Sensing (S)
Feeling (F)
Thinking (T)
Perceiving (P)
Judging (J)
Traits
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Events

January 16, 1842
Birth of brother Mozes Hochter
May 12, 1845
Death of brother Mozes Hochter
May 12, 1845
Death of grandfather David Silbers
January 4, 1853
Birth of brother David Hochter
September 7, 1856
Death of grandmother Lena Silbers
December 28, 1856
Birth of sister Lotte Hochter
December 18, 1864