Homer – Homer is a War Veteran in his late
fifties, but looks much older, possibly due to his vagrancy. He is a man
disillusioned with life who has “Stepped out” of normal society. He has a
tendency to go on drinking binges, but this is not why he’s homeless. He is at
his best when he has nothing, but it’s not so much fear of success that brings
him down as it is contempt for society and normalcy.
Confucius – He is in his sixties, or
perhaps older, but still clear enough of mind to call attention to moral and
ethical questions that life presents. He is non-judgmental, but yet has a clear
understanding of right and wrong. He tends to get more pensive as the opium
kicks in.
Shakespeare – This is the bard later in
life, in the late 40’s, when most of his greater works are behind him. Success
has made him kind, and he seems to genuinely enjoy the company of those around
him, even though he’s not above needling them or joking at their expense. He
still seems to think in terms drama and the stage.
Descartes – At this point, Descartes is
in his early 40’s, an aristocrat and in many ways a Renaissance man. He is
well-versed in philosophy, math and science, and he is quick witted, when he’s
sober.
Aristotle – The father of logic,
Aristotle has little patience for abstract concepts. At this point in his life
he is young, in his early thirties, and still feels the need to prove himself
to be both worthy of and smarter than his teacher, Plato.
Plato –
In his sixties and kind of a fatherly character, he believes in more ethereal
concepts than his associates, and has more faith in the divine. He loves to
talk, and will take over a conversation whenever he gets the chance.
The Libertarian – Part pirate, part
womanizer and part shrewd businessman, the Libertarian is always a half step
ahead of everyone around him, although they rarely realize it. He travels with
his concubines, won from someone in the card game, no doubt.
Thespian Chef – All the world’s a stage,
and the Thespian Chef who wears a regal mask, wants to be the biggest actor on
it. Large, loud and quick with a recipe or two, the Thespian Chef commands
attention whenever he enters a room.
The Bartender – Charming, dapper, and quick
to give a free drink, this bartender is every tavern patron’s dream. He is
essentially the barker and the ringmaster to the circus that is “The Zone” bar.
He probably understands the secrets of the bar better than anyone, but he won’t
tell.
Sage – Sage is the more modern of the
Libertarian’s concubines, perhaps even a late 20th century woman.
She identifies strongly with Homer, as a modern man. She is not the preferred
one of the concubines, and the Libertarian tends to let her go her own way,
especially if it serves his purposes. She is red-haired, curvy and in her late
twenties.
London – London is not just a concubine,
but a prized possession and pet to the Libertarian. She is blonde, young, physically perfect, and
apparently devoted to her man. She speaks only when spoken to, but the
Libertarian trusts her as a confidante.
