Thoren

### Appearance

Thoren is tall and lanky, with black hair and goatee and a touch of gray running through it. He has soft, green eyes and a warming smile at times. He has a tattoo starting on his face that looks like branches of a tree on his right side, running down his neck, onto his arm ending in 5 tree roots that run down his fingers.

### Backstory

Being the son of an inventor who spent most of their day locked in a workshop, Thoren was a restless and adventurous young man, always seeking excitement beyond the confines of magical studies. Unlike his mother, Thoren had a natural talent for agility, which he used to navigate the forests and mountains of Eldoria. He had a particular fascination with exploring the untamed wilderness and embarking on daring expeditions.

However, Thoren's curiosity often led him into situations that brought trouble. His recklessness and headstrong nature earned him a reputation as "Thoren the Wayward." Despite his lineage, he had little interest in formal magical education and would frequently venture into uncharted territories, seeking to map out the unknown regions of the realm.

Thoren's thirst for adventure and rebellion against the norms of society took a darker turn when he was approached by a group of outlaws known as the "Shadowtalon Syndicate." This nefarious organization was involved in various illicit activities, including smuggling, theft, and even acts of sabotage against the Eldoria government.

Thoren's involvement with the Shadowtalon Syndicate led to his participation in a high-stakes heist of a powerful and priceless magical artifact known as the "Scepter of Celestial Harmony." This artifact, which had the potential to bring great prosperity to Eldoria, was housed in a heavily guarded vault within the royal palace.

During the heist, a series of events unfolded, resulting in a violent confrontation with the palace guards and a catastrophic escape attempt. Thoren's actions, while driven by a misguided sense of adventure and rebellion, had severe consequences. Lives were lost, and the palace suffered significant damage.

Thoren was subsequently apprehended and convicted of his involvement in the heist and its resulting mayhem. He was sentenced to serve time in Revel's End, a notorious and impenetrable prison, where the most dangerous criminals were held.

Thoren, before committing the serious crime that led to his imprisonment, had married a woman named Raquel. Raquel was a kind and compassionate individual who was deeply in love with Thoren, despite his adventurous and sometimes reckless nature. The two had a strong connection, and their love for each other was one of the few stabilizing forces in Thoren's life.

Raquel was not a mage like the other members of Thoren's family, but her practical wisdom and unwavering support had a calming influence on him. She often tried to steer him away from his more reckless pursuits, encouraging him to find safer ways to satisfy his adventurous spirit.

Their love led to her impregnation shortly before Thoren became embroiled in the criminal activities of the Shadowtalon Syndicate. It was said the Syndicate put pressure on Thoren to help by insinuating his family's safety was in jeopardy if he left or broke ranks.

### The Wayward Key

Thoren sports 5 markings on his right hand. One on each finger near the knuckle. They are referred to as The Aelaran's Touch.

### Raquel of Eldoria

    Raquel is the wife of Thoren of Eldoria. She is not a mage and her whereabouts, along with the child of Thoren, are not known.