Alan Cooper of Pirate's Swoop was born in 445 HE as the younger son of Alanna the Lioness and George of Pirate's Swoop. He is the twin brother of Alianne of Pirate's Swoop, and younger brother of Thom of Pirate's Swoop. Alan always knows when his sister is frightened or in danger. Alan's hair is the same colour as his twin sister's, blond with a touch of red.