I'm envisioning Octavius having been born into a minor noble family within the Champion's District and like most of the children residing there he spent countless hours impersonating his hero from the arena.
Upon coming of age, he decided to try his hand at being a gladiator and face a humiliating defeat at the hands of a rival.
Unable to bare the shame, he abandoned the city for the time being to become a sailor in hopes of strengthening himself for his inevitable return.
Now a year has passed and his ship has returned to the city of Sasserine. After facing various hardships and improving his skills, Octavius hopes to yet again test his mettle in Sasserine's Arena.
Any comments? Suggestions?