Marquand Volker
Marquand Volker was a mercenary, assassin and gambler. [1a]
History
He was born to a wealthy merchant family in Marienburg he is said to have made her first kill before he reached the age of 10. [1a]
Marquand quickly gained a reputation as a gambler and cutthroat and it is said he cut the heart out of the Duke of Suddenland while his wife slept on beside him. [1a]
After serving in mercenary regiment that was responsible for a series of crimes he and Ulli Leitpold were caught by bounty hunters and forced into the slave army of the Count of Stirland. Arriving at Mordheim, the pair escaped and made the City of the Damned their home, quickly developing a rapport with the worst scum in and around the city. Their martial prowess and sheer ruthlessness meant that less noble traders and prospectors eagerly sought out their services. Their loyalty was fickle and they also gained a reputation for betraying employers and stabbing them in the back for the sake of a single crown. [1a]
Weapons and Equipment
Marquand is armed with a sword and a number of Daggers and Throwing Knives and wears Light Armour. [1a]
Quotes
I just needed a distraction my friend, thank you for obliging, you know I never miss my mark. Now if you'd be so kind as to make good use of that hammer of yours to break down the door, we'll see off the remaining guards and take that book to the market.
~ Marquand to Ulli.[1] |
Sources
- 1: Town Cryer 13
- 1a: Ulli & Marquand, pg. 4-7