Christopher Dactylos is a sculptor and alchemist, one who believes in the ancient arts more than the modern sciences. His surname means 'finger' in Ancient Greek. In both his pursuits and approach to life, he bears a considerable resemblance to the literary figure of Daedalus (Ancient Greek: Δαίδαλος or Daedalos, meaning "clever worker"), and believes the world today must pay for its deteriorating standards.