What are the origins of the Avatars Companions (Iolo, Dupre, Shamino, etc) and where did they come from?
Unfortunately not all of the origins of the Avatar’s Companions are known at this present time. What information I did collect was found in the book, Ultima : The Avatar Adventures (Copyright 1992). Iolo the Bard is named David Watson in his Earth life, who really does make crossbows for a living. He and his wife, Gwenno, write songs together. They both first appeared in Ultima I. Shamino the Ranger is in reality the only native Britannian. He does not have an Earth identity but appears to maintain his youthful appearance through some unknown means. Perhaps there is some bond between Shamino’s and Lord British’s slow aging and their identical physical appearance. Shamino first appeared in Ultima I. Geoffrey the Fighter also has the Earth identity of Jeff Hillhouse who works for Richard Garriot. Geoffrey first appeared in Ultima IV. Jaana the Druid is a friend of Richard Garriot whose Earth name is also Jaana. She first appeared in Ultima IV. Mariah the Mage is in reality Richard Garrio
