Andrew Saunders was 45 years old when he died. He was born in Inverness, Scotland. Andrew was assistant curator of the early medieval gallery at the British Museum, specialising in Anglo-Saxon culture and Viking Britain. He was also a keen amateur cryptozoologist.

• Parents - James and Elaine Saunders lives in Inverness, where Andrew was raised. They moved to Edinburgh when Andrew was about 12 years old. Both are alive and still living in Edinburgh. James, who is now retired, was a Professor of History at Edinburgh University.
• Sister - Hannah, who is married to George Keith. They have a 10 year old son, Robert. Andrew is devoted to his sister and her family and as such the brother and sister are very close.
• Wife - Jennifer. Andrew and Jennifer have been married for about 15 years, but don't have any children. They live in Kensington.

Andrew has a passion for the study of the Loch Ness monster, a creature in whose existence he devoutly believes.

• Nathaniel Browne - a good friend of Andrew's. They see each other on a regular basis.
• John Tolkien - a young professor of Anglo-Saxon at Pembroke College, Cambridge. Andrew corresponds with and sees John when he can. John (who reads and speaks fluent Anglo-Saxon) introduced Andrew to Beowulf - his favourite Anglo-Saxon source.
• Richard Grant - a young archeological student who was introduced to Andrew by John. He is also at Pembroke College in Cambridge.

Andrew was killed horribly after refusing to become the servant of The King in Yellow. The King, furious at this refusal, began to spin at high speed, the tatters of his cloak cutting like knives. Saunders was torn to pieces before the eyes of his horrified friends.

Andrew is bisexual. He does love Jennifer, but can't stop his tendencies towards males.

He makes occasional secret visits to a male friend, Richard Grant - the visits being of an intimate nature. He is deeply ashamed and feels guilty about this side of his nature. However, he still can't resist indulging this part of himself, despite his guilt and shame.