Machiste is the wandering King of Kiro in the other dimensional realm of Skartaris, land of endless sun. He met Travis Morgan when they both served as galley slaves aboard the ship Gyrfalcon. They quickly became close friends and both were sold as gladiators.
Machiste is the nomadic sovereign of Kiro in the alternate reality of Skartaris, a land of perpetual radiance. He encountered Travis Morgan when they both served as sailors on the Gyrfalcon vessel. They quickly formed lasting alliances and were subsequently sold into combat as gladiators.