Kartar Hol

Several centuries ago, when the Egyptians first build the pyramids, The Thanagarian Order sought the knowledge of the Egyptian architects, whom they had watched from afar. Kartar and Chay-Ara Hol, well respected agents of the Order, were sent to disguise as Egyptians and determine if they had access to precious Nth metal (they did not) When there, they were cursed by the prince Khufu to live a thousand live before returning to Thanagar, having to find each other in each life before returning.

As a result the Hawks don't really give a shit about the affairs of man as it's only a short stop on they're longer journey.