The People of the Prologue

Lucideus, a.k.a. Light Bringer

The god of light who illuminated the world after the age of darkness. Unfortunately, although he is quite incandescent, he is not particularly bright.

First Appearance: Page 2

The High Priest

The leader (by self-appointment) among those chosen to wield the Light Bringer's power. He's determined to use his gift of magic for the greater good of the world, whether the world likes it or not.

First Appearance: Page 4

Gender-Ambiguous Coffee Guy, a.k.a. Java

Another priest of Lucideus. When you can set things on fire with the power of your mind, what will you do? Obviously, warm up a nice mug of coffee.

First Appearance: Page 5

The Peasants of the Present

Henson

A simple country lad who has, for various reasons, gotten quite good at slicing potatoes with a scythe.

First Appearance: Page 11

Jen

A simple country lass who has, for similar reasons, become adept at shearing sheep with a halberd.

First Appearance: Page 13

Kiku

A keen young man who wears equally keen metal claws on his hands. He occasionally uses them for shaving, and not always on himself.

First Appearance: Page 13

Bob

A self-educated commoner and amateur raconteur. If you throw a potato at him, he can peel it before it hits the ground.

First Appearance: Page 11

Joe

The village weapons expert. He invented or customized most of the implements that the rest of our heroes wield.

First Appearance: Page 13