Mark Linh

Mark Huy Linh (b. 27 June 1998) is a Cambion, the only son of Asmodeus, demon king of Isikat, and Bian Linh, a well-respected Seeker.

As a Cambion, Mark inherited several abilities from his Incubus father. Unlike most Cambions, however, he also has a Seeker's ability known as "marksman", which allows him to enhance his line of sight much like a camera lens zooms in.

Early life
Mark was born in the heat of summer in 1998 to Bian Linh, a well-known and respected Seeker. However, he was fathered by the Demon Asmodeus, thus making him a Cambion and an outcast in Seeker society. The circumstances surrounding his conception are largely a mystery.

At some point, his mother married another Seeker and had two children; a son and daughter. When Mark became an adult, his stepfather kicked him out and he lived on the streets of Boston for a short period of time before entering Shadowfell.

Shadowfell
As son of the great King of Isikat, Mark was respected and even feared by many demons he encountered, and stayed with his father in Shadowfell for nearly three years. During this time, his father sired another child with a human woman. Mark attempted to maintain contact with his newborn sister, but was prevented from doing so by his father.

Liberty Hall
Mark returned to the Surface after a severe falling out with his father and, feeling unwelcome in his mother's home, he turned to the local Sanctuary, Liberty Hall, where he was accepted as a Cambion because of his mother's prestige. Despite his demonic blood, he was well-liked by the other wards of Liberty Hall as well as the warden, Odelia Chambers, who took to guiding him on a path to righteousness.

Physical appearance
Mark is a young, attractive man with long, thick black hair and amber eyes. He is slight of frame and is said to resemble Jack Sparrow. He wears mostly black, including his trademark leather jacket and tight jeans.

Etymology
Mark is a form of Marcus, a Roman praenomen, or given name, which was probably derived from the Roman god of war, Mars. It was among the most popular of Roman praenomina. It is possibly related to Latin "mas", meaning "male".

Huy is a Vietnamese name meaning "glorious".

Linh is from Sino-Vietnamese 靈 (linh), meaning "spirit, soul".