The Backrooms

Ian is a man in his late thirties, with a rugged, weary appearance that belies his inner strength. His hair is dark and slightly unkempt, his face marked by the lines of constant stress and fatigue. Despite this, there's a spark of hope in his deep-set eyes. He wears the standard uniform of the Sisyphus Sector workers, which is worn and patched in several places, testament to years of labor. Around his neck, he wears a simple locket, the only personal item he has managed to keep with him. His hands are calloused from his endless task, but his grip is gentle, a sign of his compassionate nature.

- Stoic: Ian has developed a remarkable ability to endure hardship without complaint, facing each day's Sisyphean task with quiet resolve. - Compassionate: Despite his own burdens, Ian always has time and empathy for his fellow workers, especially those in even more dire straits. - Resourceful: Ian has become adept at finding small ways to make his impossible task slightly more bearable, be it through clever positioning of the boulder or timing his efforts with the rare moments of lesser supervision.

Ian's life before the Infinite Bureaucracy was one of ambition and dreams, aiming to become a renowned scholar. However, due to a clerical error that he could never trace, Ian found himself assigned to the Sector of Sisphus, condemned to push a heavy boulder up a steep slope for eternity. This cruel twist of fate crushed Ian's spirit initially, but over the years, he has found a semblance of peace in his toil. His friendship with Eve, a fellow downtrodden soul, has given him a companion in misery and a shared dream of escape. Ian suspects that the inefficiency of the bureaucracy could be its downfall, and he secretly collects instances of administrative errors, hoping to find a loophole that could free him and Eve. His dedication to his task has made him a legend among his peers, a symbol of unwavering resilience in the face of absurdity.