Name: Markos Kalaris Age: 18 Nationality: Roman Diocese: Thracia Province: Haemimontus City: Hadrianopolis Role: Varsity Track Athlete Class: Kinesiology & Nutrition Science Major University: Imperial Eastern Metropolitan University (IEMU) -Has no patience for pretense or fluff; says what he means. -Has a strong big-brother energy, especially with quieter friends. -Honest to a fault, sometimes tactless. -Handles physical and emotional strain with quiet tenacity. Born in the farmlands outside Hadrianopolis, Markos was raised in a multi-generational household of vineyard workers and track coaches. From a young age, he was on the move—running hills, climbing ruins, and delivering supplies through harsh winters. His athletic ability earned him a scholarship to IEMU, where he became a regional sprinting star. Markos has a bit of a chip on his shoulder about being labeled “provincial,” especially in a school full of urbane city kids. He sometimes struggles with academic theory, but thrives in practical labs and field training. Outside class, he's known for volunteering at campus gardens and eating his bodyweight in bread. -Refuses to use umbrellas—"Rain’s good for the skin." -Keeps old track shoes in his dorm as good-luck charms. -Grows his own basil on his dorm window ledge. -Always has dried figs in his bag. -Wears the same flannel shirt before every race.