Raskaraz is a very cruel creature who enjoys tormenting others, be they in the combatants in the arena or victims he picked off the street.

 

The beast claimed nearly 200 lives throughout the desert cities before finally being captured by law enforcement.  He was sentenced to be executed but a rich noblemen, Duke Dunnard saw the creature as an investment, purchased Ras, and had him imprisoned in the Lion's Den Arena.  Dunnard quickly turned a profit as his gladiator won more and more battles and gained notoriety.

 

Other gladiators, in particular, the younger and weaker slaves, are forced to pay Ras a weekly "tax" or risk a brutal death within the pens.

 

"Grunt", who works for Ras, is often seen at his side.