History characters

Master builder of Egypt, working on the great temples of Ramesses II in Memphis

Jeweller of the Agora District and hoplite of Greece's largest city, Athens. Father of 2 and a reluctant soldier. 

Spartan warrior, messenger of the Dual Kings. Proud of his city, fiercely loyal to his people.

Former Olympic javelin champion, now a trainer of future competitors on the hunt for new talent

Decorated combat veteran, Centurion of Legion IIA based in Britainnia. Still believes in the Glory of Rome and the Imperial Mission.

Gladiator trainer and former Champion of Rome, freed by Emperor Hadrian. As a former slave, the ideal person to teach about the very bottom of Roman society.

Celtic trader with the Romans, but very reluctantly so! Maybe he's up to something...

Woodworker, bowman, father & fyrdman of Ware in service of Mercia. Dedicated but world-weary, much happier with a cup of ale than a spear!

Skald (poet) and storyteller from Saewinesborg. Reluctant raider but keen teacher of her people's sagas and times

Expert scout and warrior of Saewinesborg, son of the master builder, going a-viking in England. Teacher of the young and enthusiastic student of Saxon ways and words.

Raiding chief, steersman, father & viking of Saewinesborg, out to write his own saga. Has a real passion for his comrades and his children as well as enjoying laughing at Saxons.

Recently returned Crusader from Jerusalem where he travelled and fought with Richard the Lionheart, now travelling home

Sawyer and expert bowman of Hertfordshire, veteran of the Battle of Crechy. Another reluctant warrior but proud of his abilities.

Captain of Archers to His Majesty King Henry VIII and recently knighted for his service. A new inductee to the higher reaches of society.

A rich merchant with ships in the Port of London and a baker's wife from Thames Street, witnesses to the Great Fire.

Air Raid Warden checking schools are prepared for evacuees and a seamstress who is volunteering on a farm.