Kenneth

Kenneth is one of the most famous musicians in Britannia.

In Ultima V, the former court musician of Lord British had retreated from the worsening political climate to the lighthouse Greyhaven south of Trinsic. When the Avatar found him there, he offered the Avatar harpsichord lessons about the song, "Stones." The lesson would later prove important to get the Sandalwood Box. After Lord Blackthorn was dethroned, Kenneth returned to Britain and even married.

In Ultima VI the Avatar found him as a teacher at the conservatory in Britain. Along with his wife Nan, the two taught promising young bards created music and presented concerts. A charming man, he took a nonchalant attitude towards his wife's fear of spiders. He was extremely proud of his promising young student Ariana, and gladly told the Avatar that she was in possession of the Rune of Compassion. Kenneth was currently trying to work the mantra of compassion, 'mu', into a song, and gladly told the Avatar the mantra if asked.

Ultima V: Lazarus
In Ultima V: Lazarus, Kenneth introduced himself as the former court composer, saying he used to be welcome when Lord British resided within Castle Britannia, but the new liege Blackthorn had little interest in music, so he'd retired to Greyhaven to work on his compositions. If the Avatar asked about Kenneth's musical teachings, Kenneth gladly gave the hero a short lesson on the harpsichord and a free copy of his favorite composition, "Stones".

Kenneth spoke highly of his student Anthony, saying the young boy was bright, eager and helpful. His biggest regret was his mother Charlotte, saying the impressionable young boy was likely going to be greatly influenced by his mother's strict adherence to Blackthorn's Ethics, for he hung on her every word. Kenneth merely hoped he could teach the young boy to think for himself, unlike his mother who tolerated no conflicting opinions.

When asked about his broken leg or his recent accident at the Cape of Heroes at night, Kenneth tries to play off the accident as minor, hiding his true reason for being at the rocks. Kenneth was secretly involved with Sir Arbuthnot in providing supplies for Serpent's Hold during the naval blockade of the island, but the boat had capsized in adverse weather, and the musician's leg was smashed against the rocks.

If Iolo and Gwenno were in the Avatar's party, Kenneth would recognize the two bards, complimenting them on their recent performance at Castle Britannia.

If Tim of the Lycaeum had requested a copy of "Stones" from Kenneth, the musician would gladly provide a signed copy.

Trivia

 * Kenneth's real world counterpart is veteran Ultima composer and programmer, Kenneth W. Arnold.
 * In Ultima V: Lazarus, Kenneth's character portrait is modeled on the game's localization lead, Christian "Hacki" Hackl.