Lars Kruger

Lars Kruger is a character from an earlier version of Tomb Raider's storyline.

Biography
Lars Kruger is a mercenary who works for Willard Stirling and is a long time rival to Lara Cruz. Lars is responsible in delivering the artifact pieces to Willard. Lars Kruger meets Lara in person after the first piece of Cucurbite has been delivered, and personally overseen all the next deliveries. Lars also warns Lara not to get lightfingered with the artifacts. Upon the fifth piece delivery unbeknownst to Lars, Lara decides to follow him to Willard's headquarters. Lara kills Willard, but just before his death Willard had ordered Lars to recover all artifacts and get rid of Lara. Lars chases Lara to Shabhala but fails to get the artifacts or Lara.

Trivia

 * Lars Kruger turned into Larson in the finished game.