Viva la revolucion! An engineer of common origins, Balk joined Anti-Aristocratic movements to free his homeland of Ivalice from the clutches of of the corrupt nobility. When the aristocratic pigs blacklisted him, he joined Vormav's Shrine Knights, amongst whom he used every method available to him to execute his plans- even poisoning entire armies.

His goals in the Duelling League has been much the same: fight his way to the top and free the DL from the clutches of the vile nobility, especially the incestuous legions of Fire Emblem. Unfortunately, things have not gone according to plan so far, as he has fallen in defeat to two noblewomen. Nevertheless, like every other FFT boss before him, Balk plot teleported away, surviving to fight another day. Soon, he will have his way and the streets will be awash with the blood of the filthy aristocrats!