*Evelyn O'Connell (née Carnahan) was born in London, England to Howard Carnahan. At a young age, Evelyn acquired an interest in Egypt and its history, namely its artifacts. Commencing her career as a librarian, Evelyn ventured on an expedition to the ancient City of the Dead, Hamunaptra, where, along with others, she encountered an ancient cursed mummy known as Imhotep, which she helped to defeat. This act brought various adventures in the years to come as Evelyn, along with her husband Rick O'Connell, their son Alex O'Connell, and Evelyn's brother Jonathan Carnahan, encountered many ancient powers and forces.

Evelyn was an English woman living in Cairo, hoping to reach the greatness that her father before her had in Egyptology, in 1926. Skittish at times, and confidant in some situations, Evelyn was relentless in her goals. A young, attractive woman with brown hair and hazel eyes, Evelyn was said to have inherited her looks from her mother; but; regardless of her looks; which turned heads often, she did not see herself as particularly unattractive or attractive, often wearing mannish outfits; such as jodhpurs and oversized cardigans; ten years afterward, this habit was changed, as she began to wear clothes made from fabrics from Egypt. Evelyn, having inherited her father's love of egyptology, knew how to read and write ancient texts well, and understand ancient tongues. From time-to-time in her youth, Evelyn wore rimmed spectacles to read books, although she did not need them.

In Evelyn's married years, she retained her passion for knowledge, but had also become more mature and less frightened.

Logical and resourceful, Evelyn believed strongly that; if she could touch something and see it, then it was real; which led; to her brother, Jonathan remarking that; she was an atheist, although whether it was true she never said, although Evelyn used phrases; such as "my God in Heaven" from time to time. A Feminist in her younger days, Evelyn said that; she had no time for romances; despite her feelings; to the contrary; when finally wedded to Rick O'Connell, Evelyn was inseparable from him. Insistent on achieving her goals, Evelyn spared little chance to study artifacts in the field.

Originally Evelyn had very little if any kind of combat skills, generally relying on her intelligence to get her out of dangerous situations. But after marrying Rick and going on several adventures; she became a highly competent combatant in her own right; displaying proficiency in martial arts, swordsmanship and marksmanship. These were only enhanced; when the memories and combat skills of her previous incarnation as Nefertiri were fully unlocked; with Evelyn's resurrection; by the Book of the Dead.*