>>3 I can do that.
Yes, you may go into more detail of the character template. The bigger the better.
Now....for some backstory:
Since it's in the "Age of Colonialism", the major Europan powers are starting to become more powerful and advanced; Wars over religion and holy lands are now fights over thrones and trading routes. In East Europa, the Germanic States have formed an alliance known as the Greater Germania, which wants to take all of Europa and become a great Empire. The Slavic Union is an Alliance/Confederation of the East Europan states, which are allied.....for now. They are expanding east, into siberia, which will eventually bring them into conflict the the Asian Kingdoms.
In East Asia, things are more subtle; The Old Kingdom is fractured into several powerful states, each trying to quietly destroy the others and become Emperor of all the land. Independent kingdoms are popping up in the Southeast. India has been subjugated and colonized by Europa.
For the types of people: It depends. These people could range from wander lust stricken noblemen to riches seeking vagrants and soldiers. They may be influenced by where they come from and who they support.