From: Raymond E. Feist
Date: 08 October 2009
Most of the "hall characters" are pretty thin, to me. They have a single purpose, more or less, and really are not much more than glorified "spear carriers," which is an old theater term for guys in Shakespeare plays who stand at the door with spears and salute when the king walks through the door.
Best, R.E.F.
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