Aquaman

King Orin (aka, Arthur Curry) is a founding member of the Justice League. A recluse per the human definition, Orin doesn't prefer to have many dealings with humans beyond what is necessary as a member of the JLA. He has no 'secret identity' - but rather is simply the King of Atlantis.

A founding member of the team, Aquaman is loyal to their cause. Unquestionable is his willingness to put his life at risk for his teammates. However, Aquaman puts Atlantis and its people above all. Orin will leave without hesitation no matter the situation if Atlantis is in danger.

Background
Born into exile.

Destined to be a King.

The son of Queen Atlanna and Atlan the ancient wizard of the deep the blond haired child known as Orin was left to fend for himself on Mercy Reef the result of age old Atlantean superstitions. Taken in by a pod of dolphins the infant was raised as one of their own.

In his travels amongst the adoptive family Orin was discovered by a lighthouse keeper by the man of Arthur Curry. Taking the child in as his son, Arthur would teach the boy the ways of man and how to interact with humans. The boy was given the name of his new adoptive father Arthur Curry.

Through the years Arthur's ties to the vast blue waters of the Ocean remained strong as he often found himself dreaming of a life spent in the depths. All seemed normal in Arthur's life until the day his father disappeared without a trace. Left to fend for himself Arthur departed from the lighthouse he had grown to know as home and begun his travels which would lead him North to Alaska. During his stay Arthur would fall in love with an eskimo girl who would soon carry his child. The knowledge of the child would remain unknown to Arthur as he was soon driven away from the area leaving behind his love and unborn child.

Turning his back on humanity Arthur returned to the Oceans and only interacted with land dwellers on rare occasions. While exploring the hidden depths of the vast blue oceans Arthur would discover the home he was banished from as an infant, Atlantis. In his explorations of the incredible city Arthur was captured and thrown into a prison camp. During this time he would meet another prisoner named Vulko who would teach Arthur about Atlantis and its inhabitants. It was during this time that Arthur would once again come into contact with his mother Atlanna. In the short time he had with his mother before she was taken and killed Arthur/Orin would learn his true identity and who he was destined to be.

Enraged by the murder of his mother Orin freed himself of his prison and fled the city vowing revenge on those who killed his mother and to return to the people of Atlantis. While planning his return to Atlantis Orin would once again come in contact with land dwellers as well as the ones who they referred to as super heroes. During this short period Orin would on occasion assist some of these heroes and would be given the alias of Aquaman.

Although he was now recognized among the land dwellers Orin would return home and help his people rise against their oppressors and claim their freedom. Recognized as the son of Queen Atlanna and the rightful ruler of Atlantis Orin took his place as King and sworn protector of the city.

With time, Orin's help would become more frequent and his bond to his new allies would grow stronger. It was with this assorted group of heroes that the Justice League would be formed, a group of heroes that the humans could call upon whenever crisis's beyond their control would arise. As a founding member Aquaman would be put to the test on numerous occasions while he learned to work alongside his teammates, a trait he was unaccustomed to. And what proved to be a shaky relationship at first would turn into resource that Aquaman could call upon when needed.

All was going swimmingly (pardon the pun) until a large blackness encroached Atlantis. Aquaman was called back to defend his kingdom. The brave Atlantean ruler approached the nothingness, at which point tendrils enveloped him, pulling him in. In the Labyrinth, he found that there was another universe, with a different Atlantis. Even meeting his counterpart, Namor, in a brief but fervent battle in 'Waterworld' before both realized they were each brought here by Time Trapper and Kang the Conqueror. A truce was called, and Aquaman made his way to another part of the maze, where he found other enemies, both those he was familiar with and those he was not, for the final battle in the Labyrinth.

Personality
Orin is a leader in every sense of the definition. Willing to stand his ground against anyone who opposes him or threatens his city, Orin does whatever is necessary to maintain the balance within Atlantis. Strong willed, prideful and confident in his ways Orin is a fair and just ruler but doesn't ever allow his kinder traits be mistaken for weakness or the inability to act as a king. Never one to hold back either verbally or physically when he deems necessary, Orin will not allow himself to be deterred from achieving his goals regardless of who his adversaries are and what powers they may have. Possessing a temper that may be hard to rival, once Orin loses his control of said temper there's a good chance things will be ugly fast. When kept in check this temper can be used as a powerful force against those who oppose him. Overall there has never been a more deserving ruler of Atlantis who has made it his duty to put his people above all else regardless of the cost to himself.