- List of characters based on developers in Ultima series
Many designers, developers and other personnel of "Ultima" series of computer role playing games made a cameo appearance in it or had a character in the game modeled after them.
Companions of the Avatar
* Sir Dupre: Greg Dykes from Custom Creation.
* Gwenno: Kathleen Jones, David R. Watson's late wife.
*Iolo the Bard:David R. Watson , who wrote some music for the games. Like the Iolo character, he also makes crossbows.
* Jaana the Druid: Jaana, last name unconfirmed. (details needed)
*Shamino the Ranger:Richard Garriott . The character was modeled after Garriott's activities inSociety for Creative Anachronism .
*Tseramed the Ranger:Ken Demarest , "Ultima VII" lead programmer.Other NPCs
* Chuckles: Lord British's court jester is
Chuck Bueche , co-founder of Origin Systems and one of the notable programmers of the series.
*Lord Blackthorn :Starr Long , a long-time Origin employee and the co-creator of "Ultima Online ".
*Lord British :Richard Garriott 's most famous alter ego.
* R. Allen G.: Author of books "The Day it Didn't Work" and "No One Leaves" in "Ultima VII" is a rather direct reference to development leadership methodology ofRichard Garriott .
* Jely: Author-protagonist of the "Cheesy Book" in "Ultima VIII " is Jason Ely, who programmed the book code among other things.
* Hawkins: A pirate in "Ultima VI " is unflatteringly named afterTrip Hawkins , Electronic Arts founder.
* De Snel: A famous fencer in "Ultima VII " is named after Dallas Snell, executive producer of "Ultima VI ", "Ultima VII " and other games.
* Dr.Johann Schliemann Spector : Scientist in "Worlds of Ultima" games is based onWarren Spector .
* Spektor: The schemy financier in "" is also named afterWarren Spector .
* Warren: A seclusive and silent "specter" behind the magis' storeroom in earnsWarren Spector 's name
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