Benton Bramwell is a teacher by heart, a licensed naturopathic doctor by training, and currently works as a consultant in regulatory and scientific affairs for people who find foods and dietary supplements interesting. He is accompanied through the journey by his charming and witty wife, Nanette, who is a graduate in theatre. This means that Benton and Nanette raise their six children in dramatic fashion. When room allows, the family has been known to raise chickens for the fresh eggs and hogs to support a severe bacon habit.