Legends of TSR
The people who built the legend

Legends of TSR

Verified stories of the former TSR, Inc. employees who shaped the games, art, books, magazines, events, and company remembered around the world.

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Browse verified former TSR employees by last name. Research notes and convention eligibility remain in the private master tracker.

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Eight lives in the TSR story

Gary Gygax, Dave Arneson, Larry Elmore, Margaret Weis, Jim Ward, Tracy Hickman, Tim Kask, and Lorraine Williams.

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Gary Gygax

Co-founder, president, designer, publisher

TSR 1973-1985

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Dave Arneson

Research director and designer

TSR 1976

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Larry Elmore

Staff artist

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Margaret Weis

Book editor

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Jim Ward

Designer and creative executive

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Tracy Hickman

Designer

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Tim Kask

First full-time employee; editor

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Lorraine Williams

President/CEO and owner

TSR 1985-1997

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The public roster includes verified former TSR, Inc. employees. Freelancers, licensees, outside contributors, and ambiguous employment cases remain outside the directory.