Markus was born on Coruscant and quickly taken into the Jedi Order along with his younger sister, Mai. Due to their powerful bloodline, they both excelled in their training. Markus focused more on training in the stealth and sensing aspects of the Force, while Mai trained more on enhancing her practical skills with it. He found himself taking care of his younger sister, but usually kept to himself until she needed him. He didn't want to be taken as a padawan to just one Jedi master, so he sought out guidance in whatever aspect of the Force he wished to learn.