More than the money, it is the item that interests Atlan. What would be so precious, a man throws his money away for it? Not just a small ammount of money too, but a vast ammount. Then, of course there's the fame and glory that would come from being the first to complete such a heroic task and Gorum does love his heroes.  Using his size and strength to push to the front of the line, Atlan reached out with open palm, requesting one of the pouches. "A truer man of the empire you will not find!" he declared loudly. "I am Atlan from the temple of Gorum and i claim this task, i will be the first to return!!"