My fear is that, if I were to include any named character from that introductory adventure, there is always the possibility that at least one player of sufficient experience will catch on to the reference and then immersion will be broken. I'm not averse to humor, but the brand of humor in this particular campaign of mine is more organic...almost always incidental. Needless to say, I look forward to the opportunities that allow me to fully indulge in comedy/farce without the man behind the curtain becoming visible in the process.