Lara Croft, daughter of Lord Henshingly
Croft was born in England, February 14th 1967. She was raised
to be an aristocrat from birth, and had lived in luxury aloof
from the world at large. From the age of 3 Lara began her
learning with a private tutor. Lara attended Wimbledon High
School for girls at the age of 11. At 16 her parents decided
she should broaden her education by studying at Gordonstoun,
one of England's most prominent boarding schools. One day Lara
came across a copy of National Geographic on the hall table.
The front cover featured a familiar name - Professor Werner
Von Croy. A respected archaeologist, Von Croy had once
lectured at Lara's school to pupils & parents alike. The
experience had a profound effect on Lara, triggering a desire
for travel to remote locations in search of adventure. In some
ways Von Croy had become an inspirational figure for Lara. As
Lara read further, she learned that Von Croy was currently
preparing for an archaeological tour across Asia, culminating
in a potential new discovery to be made in Cambodia. Unable to
past up this opportunity, Lara burst into the room, thrust the
article in front of her parents & without hesitation
demanded she accompany Von Croy on his expedition. Lord Croft
could hardly disagree that travel was an education in itself.
As Lara argued the case further, he found himself walking over
to the desk & penning a letter to Von Croy.
He Introduced himself as an influential society figure &
offered financial assistance in exchange for his daughter's
place on the expedition Von Croy's reply assured the
Henshingly Crofts that the territories were friendly and that
he had ample experience to look after both his & Lara's
well being. Lara's company as an assistance would be welcome,
as was the offer of such a generous check. He remembered Lara
from his lecture - her incessant yet insightful questions had
made quite an impression upon him. And so it was agreed by all
that Lara would accompany Von Croy for the duration of the
tour...After attending a Swiss finishing school at the age of
21, Lara's marriage into wealth had seemed assured, untill one
day, on her way home from a skiing holiday, her chartered
plane crashed deep into the heart of the Himalayan Mountains.
Lara probably should have died there, as most people would
have, instead she learned how to depend on her wits to stay
alive in hostile conditions a world away from her sheltered
upbringing. 2 weeks later when she walked into the village of
Tokakeriby her experiences had had a profound effect on her
and in that process transformed herself as well. Her Himalayan
odyssey was both miraculous & enlightening, as the young
woman not only survived, but gained a perspective on herself
& the world that made her past appear shallow and naive.
Out of the darkness of her ordeal, she saw her future
reflected in a different light. She felt profoundly that there
was more for her in this life than the coddled existence that
had become her numbing habit. She realized that she was only
truly alive when she was traveling alone. Over the 8 following
years she acquired an intimate knowledge of ancient
civilizations across the globe. Her family soon disowned their
prodigal daughter, hoping she would wed The Earl of
Farrington. She turned to writing to fund her trips. Famed for
discovering several ancient sites of profound archaeological
interest and gaining some notoriety for having slain an actual
Bigfoot in North America, she made a name for herself by
publishing travel books & detailed journals of her
exploits. Lara Croft became the seeker of truths, both large
and small, and in that pursuit she continues to this day.
Lara's Stats
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Nationality |
British |
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Birthplace |
Wimbleton, Surrey |
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Date of Birth |
February 14th,
1968 |
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Vital Stats |
34D-24-35 |
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Eye color |
Brown |
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Hair color |
Brunnette |
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Marital status |
Single |
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Blood type |
AB- |
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Height |
5ft-9inch |
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Favorite Films
- Deliverance Aguirre
- Wrath of God
Favorite Music
Lara was brought up to appreciate classical music but having
been a guest on U2's Popmart tour, has since become a fan of
their music. She has also been introduced to the sounds of
Nine inch Nails by her Aunty and considers it "good easy
listening". Finds trance music, in general, good for
training...
Favorite Food
Despite being a proficient cook from her days at finishing
school and having sampled most of the exotic delicacies of the
world, Lara usually opts for beans on toast when at home.
Favorite Transport
A Norton Streetfighter motorbike.
Lucky Charm
Any gun at hand.
Hobbies
Any challenging sports. Has a particular interest in
experimenting with different, often extreme forms of
transport. Has also once admitted to stitching a kind of
Bayeaux tapestry of her own adventures while at home.
Ambitions
With her unique physical abilities, Lara is certain of being
able to break many world athletic records and so sees no
challenge in this herself. Her main ambitions still lie in the
undefined world of tombs and the past.
Fears
Her Aunty's Corgi which has bitten her on several occasions -
about which, for once, there is little she can do.
Heroes
All the great ancient figures who respected themselves enough
to design such intricate tombs to be buried in. "Nobody
goes to trouble like that anymore..."
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