Marduk Kasszar, a man in his late fifties, carries the weight of a lifetime etched into his rugged features. His once coal-black hair is now streaked with silver, tied back in a warrior's knot, and his beard, full and unkempt, adds to his imposing presence. Standing tall despite his limp, a remnant of a grievous battlefield injury, Marduk's eyes, a piercing shade of gray, have seen the horrors of war and the thrill of the arena. His attire, a blend of his military past and his current role, consists of a weathered leather tunic adorned with the emblems of his former battalion, now faded, and a cloak that billows behind him as he moves, reminiscent of his days as a captain. A heavy, ornate cane supports his walk, a symbol of both his injury and his authority in the arena.

Once a highly respected Army captain, Marduk's life took a drastic turn when a severe injury forced him into early retirement. Despite the honors bestowed upon him, his dreams of becoming an envoy for the Empire were shattered by his poor upbringing and the visible scars of his injuries, which made him appear uncharismatic to the nobility. Yet, his strong public persona and undying ambition led him to the role of an announcer in the brutal arena fights of the Medieval Empire. Here, he found a new stage where his voice could command the attention of thousands, his presence instilling fear and awe in both fighters and spectators alike.

As he limps to the center of the arena, dragging his bad leg, the crowd holds its breath, captivated by the aura of a man who seems as though he could still defeat any opponent with a single blow. His deep, resonant voice booms across the arena, announcing the fighters and promising glory to the victor, transforming the atmosphere from tense to ecstatic. Marduk's hope remains that a new champion will emerge, perhaps opening doors to the noble positions he still yearns for. Yet, he is trapped in a cycle of glory and brutality, his ambitions unfulfilled, his life a testament to the harsh realities of his world.

Marduk's life is a constant battle between his past glory and his present reality, his dreams of nobility clashing with the visceral world of the arena. His unique trait, a nervous grin that flashes across his face as he turns to announce the winner, reveals the man beneath the fearsome announcer, a man still haunted by what could have been.