Raf

Raf
Race	Altierran
Born	533
Age in “Snow”	23
Age in “Sequel”	27
Occupation/rank	Fisherman
Family	Fabra (father) Elisa† (wife)

Raf is a crab fisherman living on the coast of Isla Arbojan, between Peyrol and Rocosa. He lives with his father at Elisal. When his father shelters the Maddisons, he forms an attachment with Susan.

Appearance

Raf is a young man in his late teens or early twenties, with dark hair, a neatly trimmed beard and a lean, athletic build. He has a calm, observant face and the look of someone who is used to outdoor work and physical effort. In the image, he appears in simple, practical clothing suited to coastal labour: a loose tunic, tied at the waist, with sleeves rolled for work. His overall appearance is quiet and capable rather than flashy, and he reads as a practical working man with some natural confidence.

Character

Raf is steady, helpful and thoughtful, with a practical streak that makes him a useful member of the group. He is not as outspoken as Luke or Susan, and he tends to work quietly in the background, keeping the household running and doing what needs to be done. He knows the local routines well, especially the fishing, the coastline and the practical layout of the approach to Rocosa and Sometria.

He is loyal to his family and willing to take risks when needed, but he is cautious by nature. Unlike Alucio, who drives plans forward, Raf often acts as a stabilising presence, checking details and filling in gaps with concrete knowledge. He is also sensible about danger and is often the one to point out limitations or practical problems with the others’ plans.

Raf is not emotionally dramatic, but he is compassionate in a grounded way. He helps the Maddisons adapt to Altierra, lends them clothing, explains customs, and quietly supports them through difficult moments. He comes across as tolerant and decent, with enough resolve to do what is necessary but not enough recklessness to ignore consequences.

Speech

Raf speaks in a calm, measured, and practical manner. His speech is generally straightforward and unshowy, with little of the dramatic tone that some of the others use. He often talks as though he is thinking through a task step by step, and he tends to contribute useful, concrete details rather than grand ideas.

He is polite but not overly formal. His tone is quietly confident, and he is comfortable explaining things in plain language. When he disagrees, he does so gently but firmly, usually by pointing out a practical objection rather than arguing emotionally. He also sounds rooted in the local world, using the vocabulary of fishing, travel and household routine naturally and without strain.

Overall, Raf’s speech makes him seem dependable and grounded. He is the sort of person who does not need to raise his voice to be taken seriously.

Timeline

Year	Age	Event
533	-	Raf born
538	5	Elisa killed
541	8	Moves to Elísal
556	23	Encounters the Maddisons