Weyrling M'them of bronze Ananketh

Tall and lanky, with thick shaggy brown hair and mischevious brown eyes. M'them is an attractive lad, with well formed features and a toned form.

Mathem was born to a lower cavern woman, and raised by her. He was always getting into trouble, along with his best friend Grek. They usually lept their pranks harmless, and were careful about who they pulled them on. Since Mathem was Halamina's only son who remained with her, she was a bit softer with him than most mothers would be. But she instilled in him a good sense of right and wrong, and justice. He didn't have much interest in dragons growing up in a Weyr. He knew many dragonriders, but usually kept to himself and his pack of youngsters.

Mathem's only enemy was a young fosterling named Jask, who was a big bully. Jask pushed around many of the youngsters, and M'them had a problem with that. He and Jask fought, and Jask cut open Mathem's cheek. Jask was sent back to his hold after that, and Mathem's tough guy reputation was slightly tarnished after that.

It seemd to him that the life of a dragonrider was more tragic than glorious. But when he was thirteen, his mother started hinting at things. She'd bring up dragonriding in his presence, and point out all the advantages of being a dragonrider. Finally, if only to please his mother, Mathem applied for candidacy at the age of sixteen. He made a few friends, and was pretty content. He really didn't think he'd Impress, but to his surprise Impressed the large bronze Ananketh.

He grew up quite a bit after Impressing. He soon realized he had mroe then just friendly feelings for his fellow weyrling, Mara. To his surprise, the young woman returned the feelings. He looks forward to the day when they graduate, and he can fulfill his duties as a dragonrider, and pursue a relationship with Mara.