I'm referring to those present.
And yes, I know, this is me focusing on 'more key' characters that can move the broader plot onward. Guilty. I was actually very tempted to include Masako and Miyoko in this too, but Kel announced vacation time and Matt doesn't exactly have the best posting record ever.
So, I tried to keep the numbers smaller in the hopes that progression would also be faster. I'm trying to wrap things up credibly while also trying not to get bogged down. That's why the other threads are still open, allowing people to create their own roleplay opportunities slightly in the past. Y'know, just so I have the sense that I'm not leaving most players high and dry.