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WINSTON
Information from the official Lara Croft Style Guide

​Born: Connussie, Ireland 1924.

Fought in the Second World War.

Decorated in the El-Alamein desert campaign under Montgomery, and honorably discharged after being wounded in battle.

Returned home and worked with his father as a gamekeeper under the laird on the local estate.
Formed a bond with Lord Croft upon organizing pheasant shooting excursions and was requested specifically into service by him on the mainland.

As Lara’s parents continued their world excursions, Winston became like a father to her, a bond that remains to this day.

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

Name: Winston Smith
Date of Birth: 7th February 1927
Height: 1.58m
Nationality: English

Distinguishing Features: Impassive and devoted, Winston possesses all the characteristics of the perfect aristocratic servant.
Hobbies: The study of great historical battles (in particular Napoleonic), geography, numismatics.
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CHARLES KANE
Information from the official Lara Croft Style Guide

​Born: Casablanca, Morocco 1949

Moroccan father, Scottish Mother.

Charles taught at the Gordonstoun Boarding School, his subject was history.
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He taught Lara here for 2 years, long enough for him to recognize the potential of the young girl.

Having never had children of his own, bonded an almost fatherly relationship with her although only ever seemingly able to keep in touch from afar.

He has a personal interest in the old Iron Curtain countries and with the advent of Glasnost seized his opportunity to visit the Eastern block whenever he could afford the time.

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

Date of Birth: 1st November 1949
Height: 1.69m
​Nationality: Irish

Distinguishing Features: No particular physical sign, except his total baldness.
Hobbies: The Napoleonic wars, history in general and the Cold War in particular.
Job: Professor of history at the Gordonstoun high school in England.
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FATHER PATRICK DUNSTAN
Information from the official Lara Croft Style Guide

​Born: Dublin, Ireland, 1954.

An orphan, raised and trained in a monastery, he left to travel the Amazon basin, as a missionary.

Pursues an interest in the paranormal, after being exposed to mysterious incidents in Haiti.

He returned to southern Ireland and took up his position as Local priest for Connussie.
In this short time he became close friends with Winston, and although returning to his travels as religious emissary, would return often to see his companion, and henceforth to eventually meet Lara.

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

Name: Father Bram Patrick Dunstan
Date of Birth: 10th February 1958
Height: 1.7m
Nationality: Irish

Distinguishing Features: Under the influence of intense emotion, her hair turns white.
Studies: Attracted by theology and the study of the Holy Scriptures, Bram Patrick Dunstan left school at the age of 16 to follow his religious journey with devotion.
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LARSON
Information from the official Lara Croft Style Guide

​Born: Little Rock, Texas USA 1967

Gun for hire.

While in the US Army, his direct approach and enthusiasm won him respect from his fellow soldiers. But due to low intelligence, was not considered as officer material.

Resenting this, he left to pursue a career as a gun for hire in Nicaragua, where he was once more working for the US army, but this time in a less official role. It was whilst on this ‘mission’ that he first met Pierre who was at the time engaged in an ‘unofficial’ dig himself.

Pierre feels that as mercenaries go, better the devil you know. He also appreciates that, with Larson not being the sharpest knife in the drawer, is unlikely to double cross him.

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

Date of Birth: 5th December 1963
Height: 1.83m
Nationality: American

Distinguishing Features: He never wears anything other than his preferred jeans, which never leave him.
Hobbies: Larson greatly appreciates the rodeo. He also doesn't miss a single game of his favourite American football team: the Dallas Cowboys.
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PIERRE
Information from the official Lara Croft Style Guide

​Born: Nantes, France 1951

Pierre took an interest in Lara’s exploits after, at a young age, she presented the Louvre with a giant painting that she had uncovered on her adventures.

He was so enamored with the media interest that pursued this venture, he decided that he himself would seek fame through the recovery of historic items.

Often pursuing the same artifacts lara herself sought, the two became rivals.

Lara is aware he seeks items only for monetary gain, and henceforth will do everything in her power to stop him and his associates from tarnishing her respectable trade.

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

Name: Pierre DuPont
Date of Birth: 17th January 1964
Height: 1.78m
Nationality: French

Distinguishing Features: Having benefited from a sustained education, with a home teacher, Pierre learned a lot of things ... some of which he would prefer to forget, such as the complete history of the kings of France or the capitals of all countries.
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ZIP
Information from the official Lara Croft Style Guide

​Born: New York, USA 1974

Tough street upbringing, showed unusually high level of intelligence in computing. 

Youngest ever employee of Von Croy Industries, although his computing interests weren’t always appreciated by the US government, hacking regularly into the FBI networks just because he could! Unfortunately this pastime led to his being the youngest ever ex-employee of VCI.

Set up his own surveillance company and as a disgruntled ex-employee of VCI jumped at the chance of working with Lara

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

Date of Birth: 2nd July 1974
Height: 1.81m
Nationality: American
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ADMIRAL YAROFEV
Information from the French Edition Atlas 'Tomb Raider Les Dossiers Officiels' Magazines

Name: Igor Yarofev
Date of Birth: 23rd May 1947
Height: 1.81m
Nationality: Russian

Distinguishing Features: Sleep very little, between three and five hours a night. He has inherited dark circles of fatigue that never leave him.
Hobbies: Forgotten by his hierarchy, he does not allow himself any leisure, and is constantly looking for a way to save his crew from the debacle.
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SERGEI MIKHAILOV
Information from the French Edition Atlas 'Tomb Raider Les Dossiers Officiels' Magazines

Date of Birth: 7th February 1958
Height: 1.84m
Nationality: Russian

Distinguishing Features: None
Hobbies: Lovers of beautiful cars and luxury clothes, he is often happy, and pays all rubies on the nail.
Activities: Sale of weapons and drugs, financial transactions aimed at laundering money, prostitution networks, gaming rooms...
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VLADIMIR KALETA
Information from the French Edition Atlas 'Tomb Raider Les Dossiers Officiels' Magazines

Height: 1.69m
Nationality: Russian

History: Vladimir Kaleta was, during his lifetime, a soldier loyal to Alexander Jaroslavich, Grand Prince of the Principality of Novgorod. He took part in the Battle of the Neva, which saw the Russians confront the Swedes in 1240 on the banks of the eponymous river.
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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.

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.

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.

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      • TR3: THE LOST ARTEFACT
      • TOMB RAIDER THE TIMES EXCLUSIVE
    • HANDHELDS >
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