Aaron Bridges

Aaron Bridges is a dedicated inventor from 4 thousand years into the future. He was deceived by Dr. Aurghnamm into helping him on his project. He was brought to the present by one of Indunar's time rifts and was then trapped in the dungeon's of the Automaton Lab. Since then he has crossed paths with the Heralds of Retha and aided them in defeating the doctor and his associates.

## Appearance

Aaron Bridges is a Caucasian human with a bald head, and yellow eyes. He is thin and possesses machinery in place of certain body parts, such as his mechanized calves. He wears an orange sweater vest with black gloves and a top hat with wires around his left shoulder.

His original appearance is somewhat different. He did not possess a backpack and retained a less-mechanical overall look. He wore tools on his belt and was holding a red diamond.

## Brief History

Aaron Bridges was a respected tinkerer with a passion for excavation 4 thousand years after the 12th dawn. He was approached by Dr. Aurghnamm who requested his help on a collaboration project whose main goal was to harness the C.M.E. (Core Mana Extract) technique to build Automatons. Bridges accepted and signed his contract, unaware of the doctor's sinister intent for the project.

He was thrown back in time to the 12th dusk through one of Indunar's time rifts along with the doctor. Bridges learned of the true intent behind the project. He was taken to the doctor's makeshift laboratory in Abulon, with a chip implanted on his neck that would sound an alert if he ever left the base. Bridges managed to 'escape' and hide out in the vents of the base where no one could find him. From here he waited and observed.

Eventually the Heralds of Retha made their way into the laboratory with the intent of stopping Dr. Aurghnamm and his associates. They crossed paths with Bridges in the vents. After learning that they have the same goals they became allies in trying to shut down the doctor's project.

## Abilities

Aaron Bridges doesn't possess any special powers. Being only human, Bridges does have a very valuable asset. His mind.

* **High Intelligence-** Bridges is a creative and intelligent person. He is knowledgable enough to create makeshift gadgets from varieties of materials, such as spare Automaton and Voodoo materials.

## Equipment

Bridges doesn't delve into magic very much as he prefers to use technology to create marvelous inventions for a living to aid him on his journey.

* **Bridges Backpack-** This comically large backpack is where Bridges keeps all of his materials, special items, and provides a living space for his dog, Sugar.
* **Inventions-** Aaron Bridges possesses several hand-made inventions. These include a Precision Lens-type item which helps with his excavations, Mechanized Calves which boost his speed, and a compass on his right hand.

## Weaknesses

* **Human Weaknesses-** Bridges may be clever, and a skilled tinkerer, but without his inventions, he is still just a human. If he is caught off guard or can't react fast enough to an attack, he could potentially be killed.
* **Neck Implant-** A locator was placed on Bridges' neck by Dr. Aurghnamm. This chip creates an alert if Bridges were to ever leave the Automaton Lab, effectively rendering him unable to escape.

## Trivia

* Aaron Bridges was the winner for the AU Round of the P&D Drawing Competition.
* Bridges' original concept was created by David Belknap.
* Sugar was based on Belknap's deceased dog named Candy from a design and name standpoint as a tribute.