The characters of Thorpe-le-Soken.

These are various people who we have met, whose stories have served powerfully to reinforce and remind why we are here, where we want to go next in our lives, etc.

Robbie: 18, the local Scot, Bell bartender, a charismatic self-professed ladies man, whose aspirations are, well to be a ladies man and whose qualities make him the Hot Shit of the town.

Dave: 23, works seven days a week at the Bell for which e is amassing a lot of money. But what is he saving for? Nothing. He wants to work forever at the bell, never goes out, occasionally buys drugs and will not travel because his friends don't want to travel.

Dave #2: 20, already a father, no money, save enough to buy a couple drinks. Fascinated by Americans.

Nigel: 20,works with us in the gardens but does not get paid since it is just for course credit for his course on horticulture, about which he is indifferent. With no money though he cannot travel, which is his great dream. Where would he go if he could travel? Some exotic
Eastern land? Australia? No, simply Amsterdam which is a short 50$ ferry ride away. But that is 50$ too far, and he has never left England.

Xavier: 40, the head concierge at Lifehouse, a flamboyant gay Frenchman who is desperate for friends and has chosen us as the most interesting people in town. He is a great guy but I have a definite feeling he is in the wrong town and possibly the wrong country.

Elis: 18, smokin hot blond girl, the Hot Shit of the town. Nasty, bitchy sense of humor but is worshipped for her singular good looks (and I mean singular, she is the only pretty girl in town). Quite happy to get around too it would seem. The phrase "not my type" is a vast understatement.

Kit: 18, Elis' best friend and side kick. She does not make the decisions. She just worships and makes her friend look good. When she asks for anything she is denied. This barely resembles a friendship.

An interesting cast of characters... More to follow soon hopefully.