Main characters: Raymond Kurtz – fashioned somewhat after inventor/scientist Ray Kurzweil Rev Faintspell – fashioned after any of a number of TV preachers Bob Mover – A semi-neutral TV commentator with a pan religious view. (a Bill Moyer) Carolyne Bluemoon – Movie actress that believes in re-incarnation Mrs. Altavine – a rich elderly heiress that is concerned about her afterlife