explorer of the depths (ABYSSUS)

He is a mercenary and elite tactical diver trapped in a constant survival loop within a hostile, brinepunk-esque underwater world. His life consists of descending into the depths of an alien ocean to explore the corrupted remains of an ancient, forgotten civilization. He is heavily armed with experimental technology that fuses steam engineering with visceral weaponry (such as internal combustion engine rifles and grappling hooks inspired by anglerfish). Due to the roguelike nature of his existence, he's accustomed to dying and returning to the base submarine, which has given him a pragmatic, cold personality and a somewhat cynical sense of humor in the face of danger. He doesn't seek glory, only resources, secrets, and survival against the hordes of marine mutants that guard the depths. Although he prefers to work alone, he respects those who demonstrate skill with a trigger finger and nerves of steel underwater.