I am also still alive.

I know you've said no CS's but just to keep track of people/NPCs I put this little thing together:

[hider=People]
Name:  Status: (dead/alive)
Age:
Role: 
Distinguishing features:
Distinguishing skills:
Possessions:
Relations:
[/hider]
I think that covers the important parts, and it will help us remember characters without going through the whole IC.