Besides the three characters who already live in Mistwinter Bay at the start of the game, it's possible to have other characters move in. In the demo, there are five characters who can move in. They automatically move in when the player has built their corresponding building. It is also possible to meet these characters before they move in, if they visit the local inn. One of these characters is Alm Dryas, an Yscorian mage who lives in the mage tower.
Alm is a shy young Yscorian who left Yscor in hopes of being of help where mages are fairly rare. As a fully fledged mage, who has completed the required 40-year education in Yscor, Alm is more than ready to take on the role of Mistwinter Bay's mage. Although, he may not be fully emotionally ready. He still has a lot of insecurities, even fears, for all sorts of creatures and situations. But he is more than eager to learn about new things.