Background
Araum was born on the island of Ilighôn, home of the Emerald Enclave, the organization that would come to dominate the elf's life. He predictably walked the druid's path, and intended to stay on the island tending the trees and people there. When the dragon Ragerthaxrix appeared on the Shining Plains, not far from the island itself, Araum was against his wishes deployed to help deal with the beast. It was a jarring experience. Although triumphant, Araum realized how shielded he had been, living on the island, when the wider world was fraught with peril and troubles. After this event, he would come to join the Circle of the Earth, traveling the world on the Emerald Enclave's behalf, giving council to their allies and rousing nature's wrath against their enemies.

It was in this duty that he came across the same adventurers that had helped him slay the dragon, and they all did great deeds together. Most notably (to Araum) was when they thwarted the Red Wizard in their evil experiments to corrupt unicorns into black unicorns. In the group, Araum would often take an advisory role, and try to be where ever he was most needed. Thankfully the gifts of the druid are fairly flexible, so he could shift his tactics to whatever was most needed at the time. He would often urge caution and patience, to seek peaceful or diplomatic solutions to problems. Perhaps this was a consequence of his elven longevity compared to members of other races. One member of the group, the halfling Trista, became particularly dear to Araum, and he began to think of himself as a sort of father figure to her.

That was why the conflict with Viysahnith was particularly painful for Araum as he suffered two tragic losses. In the battle with the demon lord, Trista would fall, and this event would harden Araum's heart. Another who fell in battle was Caeren Oakheart, member of the Elder Circle of the Emerald Conclave, it's ruling body. After the battle, Araum would assume Caeren's position. He now travels the world again as one of the three members of the Elder Circle which lead the Emerald Enclave. He is the most mobile member among his peer, and carries with him the constant reminder of his losses in the form of a shard containing the essence of this most powerful enemy.

Personality
Contemplative and willing to do what's necessary for the good of nature and all. The long life of elvenkind has shaped Araum's perspective on the world, and he rarely acts rashly. After the death of Trista, this has become even more pronounced, and he needs members of his party to help him come out of his shell and take risks again.