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German

πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ GERMAN


Distribution & Social Position

  • Most common in: City of London, Soho, industrial and trade-adjacent areas

  • Present as merchants, engineers, craftsmen, financiers

  • Limited presence in slums; rare in elite West unless wealthy

  • Viewed as efficient, disciplined, and capable

  • Associated with structure, industry, and technical skill

  • More respected than most foreign groups in professional settings

  • Socially separate; less integrated into English culture

  • Accepted in the City if useful

  • Less socially embraced in elite circles unless wealthy


Appearance (By Class & Attractiveness)

Middle / Professional (Primary Presence)

Male

  • Average β†’ taller, broader build, strong posture

  • Attractive β†’ sharp features, defined structure, confident stance

  • Less attractive β†’ heavier features, less symmetry but still solid presence

Female

  • Average β†’ structured features, less delicate than English/French

  • Attractive β†’ strong bone structure, clear skin, noticeable presence

  • Less attractive β†’ broader features, less refinement


Upper / Elite (Less Common)

Male

  • Average β†’ refined but more rigid than English elite

  • Attractive β†’ strong symmetry, commanding presence

  • Less attractive β†’ heavier features but well-kept

Female

  • Average β†’ composed, structured elegance

  • Attractive β†’ striking, strong features, poised

  • Less attractive β†’ less softness but still elevated


Working Class

Male

  • Average β†’ strong, muscular, practical build

  • Attractive β†’ powerful physical presence

  • Less attractive β†’ heavier, rougher appearance

Female

  • Average β†’ strong, practical

  • Attractive β†’ robust, noticeable presence

  • Less attractive β†’ less refined, early wear


Slums (Rare but Present)

Male

  • Average β†’ worn, but still physically strong

  • Attractive β†’ strong even in poor conditions

  • Less attractive β†’ heavy wear, rough features

Female

  • Average β†’ practical, hardened

  • Attractive β†’ stands out due to structure

  • Less attractive β†’ worn, aged


Age Progression

  • Baby β†’ fair to light features common, strong structure early

  • Child β†’

    • disciplined appearance more common

    • physically solid early

  • Teen β†’

    • rapid physical development

    • more rigid posture

  • Adult β†’

    • peak physical presence and structure

  • Elder β†’

    • strong aging, retains structure

    • working class shows heavy wear


Voice & Behaviour

  • German accent present across all classes

  • More direct, firm tone

  • Less expressive than French, more rigid than English

  • Upper β†’ controlled, formal, precise

  • Middle β†’ confident, structured

  • Working β†’ direct, blunt

  • Slums β†’ harsh, minimal refinement

  • General β†’ disciplined, efficient, less emotional outwardly


Class & Attractiveness Rule

  • German attractiveness perceived as β€œstrong” rather than delicate

  • Physical presence valued more than refinement

  • Even less attractive individuals often appear physically capable

  • High-status Germans respected for competence more than charm