Janos Kristof Bartok is an Hungarian scientist and inventor. He came to Sheridan, Colorado after a series of lawsuits "back East" involving among others Thomas Edison. Janos is fascinated with the new scientific principles such as electricity and magnetism; he has also tried to perfect cloud seeding and built a steam-powered car.
Janos uses his scientific background to create innovative solutions to the cases he and Ernest solve in guise of Nicodemus Legend.