As I mentioned in today’s strip, we’ve met these guys before. The brothers Claus, Ray and Lesley are Santa’s two oldest sons. They don’t show up in Christmas folklore because they generally do all of the things that need to be done that people don’t like to talk about. In the past, they’ve had a noticeably different agenda than our heroes. Though they’ve helped them more recently… whether Peaseblossom likes it or not.

Ray, when he’s not messing with you, will assure you it was all just business. Lesley just wants to be friendly… In a slap you on the back, crushing handshake, sort of way. (His wife, Sophie keeps him in line.)

A Character sketch of the Brothers Claus, Ray and Lesley, Santa's two oldest sons.