The other day there was a song being played on the radio, that might suit a thread such as this one.
It was Nelly Furtado "All good things come to an end" and since, if I'm not mistaken, this thread hasn't yet a soundtrack, I leave the name here just so this thread has something more than written words in it.
Many names could be added, but better to stick with those that seem indeed to be gone. I'll add two of them today.
Sisilam: I think that played a character that was in the Knowledge Seekers guild. Maybe took too harshly the things that were implemented in the game, for she played a magician (or a learner of magic, at least) who based her income in mining. A rather odd mixture to my liking but, in any case, didn't prevent me (and I bet anyone else) from reaching the person behind. Gentle and welcoming above the average that one can expect. Sisilam, besides providing warm talks also wanted to contribute, in its code form, to the game and, if I'm not mistaken, she either was a prospect or did some little contributions here and there.
Saba: Maybe known as Shaba, by those who joined after the character wipe. Unfortunately, someone else took the name "Saba" and she was unable to use it on her char, to whom it "belonged". In any case, Saba Acidheart should be remembered. Maybe some do remember her due to the story telling meetings held at Kada Els tavern, but, what I think she should be remembered for is not for those events, but for having had the initiative to make them. Even if for the "purists", Saba might not show as the greatest roleplayer in the world, the fact that the player behind had the idea, and after that, tried to make it real (and even succeeded) about something that had nothing to do with war should be enough as for that name not to be forgotten easily.