Ein Rand

Frankly, I'd be surprised (and disappointed) if Atton Rand WASN'T inspired by Ayn Rand. First of all, the names are clearly similiar. Second of all, the faces are clearly similiar. And finally, the personality of Atton Rand is practically a near-match to the characters Ayn Rand idolizes and illustrates in her novels. I' be super-interested in finding out if in fact Atton Rand was inspired by Ayn Rand.

Anyone here ever heard of Ayn Rand? The author of hugely popular fiction novels such as "The Fountainhead" and "Atlas Shrugged" Anyway, find a picture of Ayn Rand. Then look at the picture of Atton Rand. Did you ever think Atton Rand's face looked a little girly? That's because IT IS. Look familiar?: http://www.philosophyslam.org/images_new/ayn-rand.jpg Also, it is unsurprising that Atton Rand is the Han-Solo/individualist because those are the exact same kinds of characters that Ayn glorifies in her novels. So how 'bout it Obsidian? Are we going to admit to what is most obvious inspiration for a character?