The background characters appear to be gaining in the poll (up from 33% to 40% at this post). I voted for the backgrounders from the beginning, knowing that the main characters option would eventually win. I'm sure I'll buy a bit of both, depending on the final product, but it would be SO great to actually see an in-hand Prologue Elven Warrior or a Numenorean (holding that awesome 2nd Age Shield!).