Jayden walked through the gate of the arena, stepping into the ring.
Across the arena, the other three opponents were already waiting.
The first was a broad, heavily built man with grey skin and thick ridges running down his arms. A massive axe rested across one shoulder, its head nearly as wide as Jayden's torso.
The man looked at Jayden and grinned, revealing a row of blunt, uneven teeth.
The second fighter was a tall woman dressed in fitted black armour. Two pistols hung at her hips, and thin silver markings ran along her forearms. She watched Jayden with a cold, assessing stare.
The third opponent was a lean man wearing a sleeveless black coat over dark armour. He carried a long sword across his back, and a pale scar ran from his right temple to his jaw.
Jayden studied them without changing his expression.
The giant with the hammer was probably built for close combat. His size suggested considerable physical strength, and his weapon would make every direct hit dangerous.
