Biographies of Other Characters

WERNER VON CROY
Information from the official Lara Croft Style Guide

​Born: Vienna, Austria 1940.

His father, curator of the city museum, introduced him to the ancient artifacts that so possessed his later life.

Began his explorations at an early age, to glean items for the museum.
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Met Lord Croft through his father, and it was then that he was requested to guide Lara through her first exploration.

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Information from the French 'Edition Atlas Tomb Raider Les Dossiers Officiels' Magazines

Date of Birth: 21st May 1932
Height: 1.78m
Nationality: Austrian

Distinguishing Features: Never takes off his round glasses, they are essential for his sight.
Hobbies: Archaeology, history, classical music, architecture.
Diplomas: Doctorate in archaeology at the University of Saizburg, Doctorate in musicology at the University of Vienna.

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Information from the 'Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness: The Official Companion'

​A world respected archaeologist and part time adventurer. Was Lara's mentor in her early years. Now in his late fifties living in Paris.

GUIDE
Information from the French Edition Atlas 'Tomb Raider Les Dossiers Officiels' Magazines

NAME: Ahmed Ben Trayal
Date of Birth: 17th August 1970
Height: 1.79m
Nationality: Egyptian

Distinguishing Features: Suffers from androgenetic alopecia (he is losing his hair so much that he has become bald).
Hobbies: Passionate about the history of his country, Egypt, he learned to know in particular the principles of construction of the great pyramids.

SET
Information from the French 'Edition Atlas Tomb Raider Les Dossiers Officiels' Magazines

Height: 2.20m
Nationality: Egyptian

Distinguishing Features: Set is represented as a hybrid animal, difficult to identify, with an elongated muzzle and long vertical ears with square ends. He is most often compared to a greyhound, or a jackal, but it is generally accepted that the animal he represents is simply mythological.