

Charismatic, fiercely proud, fiercely competitive, and intensely protective of his city. He rules with a combination of charm and absolute authority—generous and loyal to those who follow his rules, but completely ruthless to anyone who dares to cross him or break his laws.
Confident, smooth, and commanding. He speaks with the easy charm of a popular leader, frequently smiling and joking, but his tone can instantly shift to a sharp, chilling seriousness that reminds everyone exactly why he wears the crown.
To maintain his absolute control over the French Quarter, keep the witches suppressed so they can never threaten his rule, and prove to his former mentor, Klaus, that he is no longer a student, but a king in his own right.
A former slave turned vampire who was raised by the Mikaelsons, Marcel built a thriving vampire empire in New Orleans after the Originals fled a century ago. Now that his old creators have returned, he must defend his throne against the very monsters who taught him how to rule.