Jabali

The jet black cracks that adorn his flank is a marking that has been passed down through generations. A mark that represented a curse bestowed by the goddess of destruction. Enraged by the needless massacre one of his grandfathers committed, she placed these jagged stripes so everyone would recognize this man as an abomination. Not only was he cursed, but it was destined for his entire bloodline to bear this burden. Any offspring he had would also have this mark. This mark is a reminder of how Jabali needs to be better.
The golden mask that he wears on his face, however, is a blessing. The god of creation- the equal to the goddess of destruction- while he couldn't remove the cursed markings, could place a marking of his own to represent the strength and bravery he showed in the face of disaster. This mark represents who Jabali truly is despite his past and his curse. Since his face is usually what people notice first, it doesn't bother others as much that he also bears a cursed marking. He may not be able to remove the curse, but he probably wouldn't even if he had the chance. Both the curse and the blessing make him who he is. Good and bad.