Lara Croft (Earth-1979)

"A famous explorer once said that 'The extraordinary is in what we do, not who we are.'"

- - Lara Croft

Lara Croft is a professional archaeologist, explorer, and treasure hunter. During her career in search of ancient artifacts and locations she encounted countless of dangerous enemies, but also allies, developing her knowledge and expertise at survival, finding secrets of her past.

Early Life
Lara Croft was born on February 14th, 1992, as the second daughter of Amelia and Richard Croft, and younger sister of Chloe Croft. Her birth was difficult, and Amelia feared she would lose Lara before her birth, but she was ultimately born healthy. She spent most of her childhood living alongside her mother and sister. Her father died when she was young, and Amelia, a historian and artist, worked mostly outside and did not spend too much time with her children. During their spare time, Chloe taught Lara how to play piano. She was raised Roman Catholic.

Not long after, Amelia succumbed to a disease and committed suicide. After their uncle, Atlas de Mornay, relinquished the custody of his nephews, Lara and Chloe were placed into Saint Francis Girls' Home. There, the girls were taught Latin by the nuns that took care of them, and Lara was involved in many fights against children that insulted her family.