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Imhotep

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Imhotep is always busy doing everything he can get his hands on. He's at Saqqara working on pyramids for his boss, Pharaoh Djoser, or at court settling a dispute, or just getting his wig polished. He's the smartest guy in any room—dude can fix a broken leg just as easily as he can perform a ritual sacrifice. And since he died, Imhotep has been made a god of medicine—his evil twin is Asclepius, the Greek god of healing—and has milked it for all it's worth.

Basic Information

Name	Imhotep
Nickname	Leonardo DaVinci, Dr. Handsome, Immy
Current city	Memphis, Thebes, Philae—all over

Work & Education

Occupation	Civil engineer (world's first, mind you) and Chief of Staff at Thebes Medical Center. I am the original Renaissance man—way before the actual Renaissance. I've also spent time as a poet, priest, scribe, vizier, and Chief Minister to Pharaoh Djoser.
Education	I went to medical school with Thoth and learned by being a genius.

Beliefs

Political views

Monarchist—I owe my position to the king, after all.

Family & Friends (& Enemies)

Siblings	None. I'm an only child.
Children	Rahotep… maybe.
Friends	Djoser, scholars, doctors—you know, smart people
Enemies	Looters, Seth (since he represents destruction of all good stuff), diseases

Relationships

Relationship status	Married to Ronfrenofert —probably. Either that or just my work.
Interested in	Ladies, but only healthy ones. And working. I'm always interested in working.

Favorites

TV Shows	Egypt Engineering an Empire Nothing's so relaxing as admiring your own work. ER That Clooney guy's character is totally based on me. Bob the Builder Yes, I know it's for kids, but ain't no shame in the back to basics game. Doctor Who Doctor Who? Doctor Imhotep, that's who.
Quotations	"It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things." – Leonardo da Vinci "From the heights of these pyramids, forty centuries look down on us." – Napoleon Bonaparte "I believe that the way people live can be directed a little by architecture." – Tadao Ando "Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is also a love of humanity." – Hippocrates
Books	They Built the Pyramids by Joseph Davidovits Who's this mysterious "they"? As You Like It by William Shakespeare Cheesy love poems and lots of court drama—this is as I like it. A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin I love me some royal drama. The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Vicious, but apt when compared to Egyptian politics. House of the Scorpion by Nancy Farmer That's what my house looks like when the nasty desert scorpions decide to visit. Neuromancer by William Gibson Necromancy = such a cool trick. Oedipus the King by Sophocles Man, am I glad that Djoser was more together than ol' Oeddy. Brave New World by Aldous Huxley Truly fascinating stuff. The Aeneid by Virgil I do enjoy a good epic poem from time to time.
Music	Everyday People by Sly and the Family Stone I love this song. I was just a commoner who became a king's advisor. Here I Dreamt I was an Architect by The Decemberists I dream in architecture all the time. Pyramids Song by Radiohead Pyramids. 'Nuf said. So Sick by Ne-Yo He needs some serious healing. I've got just the cure. We Built This City by Starship I guess "we" did… House of the Rising Sun by The Animals As a man of medicine, I appreciate this cautionary tale. Doctor! Doctor! by Thompson Brothers I'm not sure "a bad case of loving you" is worth diagnosing. Help I'm Alive by Metric Isn't that a good thing?
Movies	The Mummy Only semi-autobiographical. The Architect To be clear, my buildings are always spectacular. Leonardo da Vinci Just one genius admiring the work of another. The Great Gatsby I always admire rags to riches tales. The Prime Minister Disraeli and I might've gotten along. Cleopatra I would've liked to help her rule. Real Genius Brilliance enjoys company. Valley of the Kings I'm so awesome I hung out here before it was even cool.

Activities & Interests

Likes	Band-Aids Moleskine notebooks Lincoln Logs Well-cut bricks Pyramids
Dislikes
Interests	Civil engineering Medicine Architecture Surgery Pharmacology
Groups	Civil Engineers Rock Friends of Saqqara When I was little, I liked building forts out of pillows and blankets

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