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MARKUS ASHTON

Level 1 Human Monk

 Born in a tiny farming community Markus was sheltered from most external influences.  Aside from the local monastery that protected the tiny village from bandits, he met very few people from outside his village.  His father was one of the richer men of the village, but still a peasant by most modern standards.  His mother was a seamstress, homemaker, and in her youth a herds-woman.  He was very close to bother his younger sister and older brother.  His father was a strict man who believed that discipline and dedication were the means to success - and he instilled this attitude in all children.

 From a very young age Markus admired the monks from afar.  He was fascinated by the lighting speed, honed reflexes, and perfectly attuned soul to body. At age 8 he approached his father about joining the monks and defending the village in which he was born.  Though strict and lacking in labor on the farm his father saw the desire in his young son's eye, and could infer the dedication in his mind and consented to allow the boy to move in the monastery and begin training.

 Under the training of Master "Stonefist" Tougin, Markus quickly advanced in his studies and dedicated himself to the perfection of mind, body, and soul.  As the youngest in the monastery he often encountered resistance to his presence, and excellence.  Soon even the eldest and most wizened monks fell to his training. After many years of training under Master Tougin, the now 15 year old Markus had to move elsewhere to complete his training.

 And so he traveled - seeking to better himself.  Seeking the ancient writing of the masters of old, those who achieved perfection of mind body and soul.

 A rather tall young man at 6'2", Markus looks like ropy muscle wrapped around bone.  His dark brown hair and subdued hazel eyes betray a cat's readiness.  Those who spend an extended amount of time around him begin to notice the strange way he seems constantly wound for a fight.  Despite all this he is a rather amiable individual - though he tolerates no disrespect.