I also had trouble connecting to almost everyone from the village. They just seem so generic. The only one I do actually like and care for is Gertrude, for some reason.
With Oromis, the only way I can connect is irritation at how condescending he is. With Glaedr, I can connect some more, just because he is more present and has a personality of his own.

And with this Roran POV chapter, I don't connect as much to Roran as I do to the people who are fighting, because they actually are interesting.

How much of the books have you read, by the way? Just so I know how much you know.

I'm interested in your Inheritance adaptation. Feel free to share ideas with me, if you want to.