Thanks napalmerski, that kind of advice is gold, that's exactly what I find to be the hardest when writing... I can describe large scale events, military hardware and political systems but have trouble "populating" these worlds with credible characters and day-to-day lives.
Being a hero doesn't mean you're invincible. It just means that you're brave enough to stand up and do what's needed. — Rick Riordan, The Mark of Athena