A scholar versed in magic, Maroro speaks in archaic, theatrical language--over-the-top Elizabethan. He's an old friend of Ukon's, but things rarely go right for him--his family's deep in debt, his goofy appearance and speech patterns keep him from winning anyone's respect, and he's a bit of a coward. Still, when someone's kind to him, he never forgets the favor--eager to do all he can for his close friends, no matter how much they try to keep him at arm's length.

Voice: Begins as comic relief, but grows serious later in the story, Maroro is a mid-to-high range voice. Some of his lines are delivered drunk, vomiting mid-line, or sobbing with comical, melodramatic emotion. The role's greatest demand will be mastering the Elizabethan speech patterns for comedy, and later, for grim intimidation. The more he is initially presented as a ridiculous fool, the more impact it will lend to later scenes of genuine sorrow and anguish, so be prepared for an actual dramatic soliloquy.