Mr Staples (alias Rupert, Zoot, a.k.a. The Stapleator, Strider, "Daddy" Long-Legs) joined the family on December 3rd 1999, having spent a number of years travelling. It is thought that he might have worked for the CIA, and at some time may have been a member of the KGB, but he doesn't talk much of his previous lives. His favourite pastimes these days are eating and sleeping... and constant companion Mr. Widgeon.