"My family were serfs on the land of a minor noble." Dai Xin answered, a bit late as he was focused on the food, but answering nonetheless. "I left my home village when I was fifteen, after my master died. I speak to them from time to time through letters, and last I heard things were as they always are." 

He somehow managed to fit three of the dumplings in his mouth at once, chewing and swallowing as he listened to the others before giving his second answer.

"My master taught me to read, but I do not often have time to do so for simple enjoyment. I suppose I have no hobbies, as my training consumes most of my time." He looked over at Liu for a moment as another few bao disappeared. He wasn't quite as voracious as Torako, but had no less of an appetite than the girl. "If you are a graduate of the Mingdu school, why do you not become a soldier or a mercenary? The coin might be harder to get but it would surely be more abundant than game. If you've hunted this area for so long, no doubt the animals will grow scarce."