Lan Rivers

## GENERAL

Character Name: Lan Rivers

Sexual Orientation:Heterosexual

Aliases: Nickname: Scarecrow

Race: Human

Gender: Male

Profession: Sportsman/Fighter/Gladiator

Apparent age: 27

Appearance details: Bright, moppy hair; tall: 6'5";
lanky and toned; sometimes goatee; usually smiling; slightly crooked teeth;
scruffy looking; (magical) tattoo on neck with a scar running through it; scars
(from magic and fighting) on chest and arms.

Notable relationships: single. Strong connection to his twin
brother, Iain.

## PERSONALITY

Primary Motivators: Sense of self-worth: "I want to
make a difference in this world."

Emotional Disposition: Awkward, pleasant, agreeable.

Moodiness: is a bit flexible: A bit on the wild side.

## Core Traits

Sense of Humor: Likes a good joke, but doesn't go overboard.
Tries to brighten those that might be down.

Outlook: Positive.

Integrity: Although high, sometimes can take a bit of time
for others to see.

Impulsiveness: High--which can be a problem sometimes.

Boldness: Moderately high.

Flexibility: Very.

Affinity: Life, laughter, windy days.

Comportment: Relaxed; laid back; easy going.

Interactivity: Outgoing; enjoys socializing.

Disclosure: "My life's an open book. What do you want
to know?"

Conformity: "Sure, I'm pretty flexible. Can't get too
far with a stiff upper lip."; Volunteer.

## Religion & Spirituality

Adherence: "That would be my brother. He has enough
religion for the both of us."

Tolerance: Open.

Expression of beliefs: "Bro does that. May it be so.
[laughs]"

Converting others: Nope.

Attitude: "Worship what ya want. I'm a free spirit and
don't have time to get bogged down in church worship when I can be out in the
world."

## Other

Topics of Conversation: "Sports," practice
matches, tourneys.

Quirks, Habits and Oddities: Being so tall, Lan has an odd
way of standing, sometimes dipping his head or tilting it to the side, curving
his back out, moving about--all-in-all a bit restless.

Hobbies and Enjoyments: watching competitions.

Mental Disorder(s): claustrophobia

## BACKGROUND

Birthplace: Stormwind

Family: Brother: Iain (fraternal twin-with a few
similarities); Parents: Mother: Alana Rivers, waitress at a Stormwind
restaurant, dealing with substance abuse; Father: Illan Rivers, deceased.

Professions and Crafts: Lan likes to participate in sporting
events & competitions. Not much for crafts. He'd be the kind of guy that
would try out for American Ninja Warrior.

Possessions: Travels light--only necessities--due to having
lost a great deal when he was shipwrecked.

Existing Conflicts: a few rivals from his days as a
gladiator; Scrax might believe he's dead, but if he found out he was alive,
there might be a problem there.

Duties and Obligations: Watching over Iain (due to a promise
he made his father on his death bed). Owes several favors. Owes some money.

Significant Past Events: Father's death; mother's decline;
shipwreck; rescue; gladiator battles due to obligation and then later due to an
unfair deal; finding Iain; joining LTK.

## STRENGTHS, FLAWS, POINTS OF PRIDE

Strengths: Adaptability, long reach, athleticism

Weaknesses: Pride; overconfidence.

Detriments: A few injuries.

Points of improvement: could get stronger

## IC QUIRKS

Favored alcoholic beverage: Rum runner.

Favored food: Deep fried plantains

Favored weather or season: Warm & rainy; windy days; any
in the south. (Not winter!)

Favored colors: Green and brown.

How does your character react when...

You find a powerful weapon: "The stronger the better. I
need every advantage I can get in the ring."

You find a coin purse: <heavy sigh> "Perhaps a
few coins for the inn and the rest goes to the boss."

You find food: "Waste not, want not." (Think, Bear
Grills.)

You find a trap: <dodges trap and hacks into it with his
sword> "I hope no one needed that."

You find a corpse: "Let bygones be bygones."

You find a suspicious scroll: "Money in the bank."

Played by what actor: Paul Bettany