The Backrooms

Jack is a stern and imposing figure, with sharp, calculating eyes and neatly combed dark hair. He always wears his impeccable plate armor, signifying his status and readiness for any conflict. His face is marked with the lines of stress and sleepless nights, but his posture remains unyieldingly upright. On his chest, he prominently displays his official badge of office, and he always carries a set of keys that jingle with every step, symbolizing his access to and control over the lower levels of the bureaucracy.

- Ruthless in enforcing rules - Highly organized and efficient - Lacks empathy for others' situations - Ambitious, seeking to climb higher in the bureaucratic hierarchy - Secretly harbors a desire for change within the system

Jack grew up in the heart of the Infinite Bureaucracy, a child of two low-level clerks who aspired for their son to rise above the endless paperwork and cubicles. From a young age, Jack was indoctrinated into the values of order, efficiency, and the importance of following rules. His parents' dreams and his own ambitions drove him to excel in his duties, eventually leading him to become the supervisor at the Office of Overtime. In this role, Jack is feared and loathed by many for his strict enforcement of quotas and deadlines, often punishing those who fail to meet the bureaucracy's high demands. Despite his harsh exterior, Jack harbors doubts about the system he upholds, questioning the point of the endless tasks and the toll they take on workers. His relationship with Karen, seen as a partner in the Department of Disputes, is one of mutual respect and shared ambitions, though Jack often wonders if there's more to life than climbing the bureaucratic ladder.