[quote=@Darkraven]
I have an idea for a character: Basically a pikeman from one of those towns still left standing. He'd be rather condescending to nomads and tribespeople/cavepersons, but not to the point of arrogance. He just can't understand nor connect with them as there would be more differences than similarities between him and them. He's also supposed to be middle-aged, straddling the line between being young/ignorant and being experienced/wise. In other words, he'd be wise and experienced in his own way but bigoted and ignorant in his own ways too.

In combat, since he handles a pike, he's used to being defensive and letting the enemy come to him. His good armour helps with that too. However, if you tell him to charge and try to break the enemy... Well... He could try but will flee if things go bad. He'd have a short sword for backup but that's it really.
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This sounds like a great start. The thing about the towns/villages is that since the weather is generally unpredictable it's near impossible to grow crops without extraordinary means and effort. And since there are no cities or big towns, trading is generally limited to passing caravans and tribes. "High quality" would be extremely hard to come by, as would the supplies to make such things.

Just food for thought, from a worldbuilding standpoint. It'd be accepted regardless. ;)

Edit: [i]unless[/i], as [@Fairess] put it, civilization is in the process of rebuilding. So, we'll have to see what sort of dynamic evolves from what's submitted.