Marduk Kasszar, a man of sixty winters, stands as the revered Announcer of the Arena in the heart of the Medieval Empire. His once jet-black hair, now streaked with silver, is kept short and neat, a remnant of his disciplined military past. His face, weathered by sun and battle, bears the scars of a life spent on the front lines, the most notable being a jagged line that runs from his left temple to his jawline. His eyes, a piercing grey, hold the intensity of a man who has seen too much death yet remains unbroken. Standing at a modest height, Marduk's presence is magnified by the aura of authority he exudes, compounded by his broad shoulders and the limp that marks his every step—a constant reminder of the grievous injury that forced his retirement from the Army with honors.

Once a highly respected Army captain, Marduk's dreams of diplomacy and nobility were shattered not only by his injury but also by his humble origins. His aspirations to join the ranks of the Empire's elite were thwarted, leaving him to seek a different path to glory and respect. The Arena became his stage, where he could command the attention and respect he craved. Dressed in a dark, ornate tunic that signifies his status, Marduk's attire is both a symbol of his current role and a nod to his military past. The tunic, adorned with the crest of the Arena, is complemented by a heavy cloak that he wears draped over one shoulder, adding to his imposing figure.

As he limps to the center of the Arena, dragging his bad leg, the crowd falls silent, captivated by his presence. His voice, deep and resonant, booms across the field as he announces the fighters, instilling fear in them and excitement in the spectators. The transformation he brings to the atmosphere is palpable; from tension to euphoria, all with the power of his voice and presence. Yet, beneath this public persona, Marduk harbors a deep-seated hope that a new champion will emerge, possibly opening the door to the noble position he still yearns for.

His life is a tapestry of conflict—between his past as a soldier and his present as an announcer, between his unfulfilled dreams and the reality of his circumstances, and between the respect he commands and the respect he seeks. Marduk Kasszar, with his unique blend of strength, ambition, and vulnerability, continues to navigate these conflicts, ever hopeful that his next announcement will be the one that changes his fate.