This colorful coloring page showcases a mercenary warrior, standing amidst the shattered remains of a recent battle. Drenched in blood, this formidable soldier is armed with a massive blade, no doubt used to take the lives of many in recent conflicts. This is a symbol of the harsh realities of warfare, showing the grim determination of mercenaries who will continue to fight no matter how much destruction and death there is.
To bring out a sense of bleakness, we could begin by using a deep, dark blue-black hew to fill out the sky, creating a backdrop of grisly despair that sets a moody atmosphere. Then, using bold, vibrant hues of yellows and oranges, to subtly hint at the buried embers of a long-lost battles, accompanied by a deep red to illustrate the spilled blood coating the warrior. To finish the image, splashes of soft neon pinks and blues could be added to bring out the ethereal, entrancing edge of the fire and blood.