Character Descriptions

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[The Celtic Viking]

Sarpedon Syriakos

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General info

Rank: Basileus
Age: 37
Wife: Eukleia
Children: Rhodogune, Diognetos Syriakos, Basilinna

Traits:

Main
Sharp/Charismatic/Vigorous
Selfish/Optimistic/Disloyal
Heterogenes

Personality
Smooth Talker
Skilled Debater
Skilled Bureaucrat
Epic Poet
Authadestatos
Welcoming to foreigners
Sober
Hale and Hearty
Watchful

Military
Veteran
Good Tactician
Talented Leader
Understanding of Strategy
Brave
Victor
Butcher
Well Supplied
Confident Troops

Misc.
Wealthy
Proxenos Under Suspicion
Miner
Periegesis Galatia
Basileus
Nikesas Alexandreias

Ancillaries:

Family Retainer
Tamias
Dioiketes
Master of Archers
Mathematician
Geomancer
Bemasties
Heroic Saviour

Army:
1x Hetairoi Aspidophoroi
1x Prodromoi
1x Asiatikoi Hippakontistai
2x Klerouchoi Phalangitai
2x Pezhetairoi
2x Argyraspidai
2x Kovkasi Lernain Netadzik
1x Hypaspistai
2x Thorakitai
1x Thureophoroi
1x Peltastai
1x Shûban-î Fradâkshânâ
1x Galatikoi Kluddolon

Background Story:

Sarpedon Syriakos is the son of Antiochos Syriakos, and he spent his days growing up in Mikra Asia where he learned how to fight, lead, speak and behave as a prince. Most of the friends he had growing up are now either dead or amongst his bodyguards, with the exception of Hilarion, who he instead use for political tasks, such as representing him in the Council when Sarpedon can't attend it himself.

(Work in progress.)

Secondary Characters:

Hilarion is the son of a nobleman from Makedonia who had, just prior to his wife giving birth to Hilarion, moved to Ipsos, and who had quickly established themselves as one of the richest families in the area. They had thus afforded to school Hilarion properly in the arts of politics and rhetoric, and when Sarpedon met him, he immediately saw the use in him, for he was a bright man, and had no physical flaw to criticise. He is the same age as Sarpedon himself.

[everyone]

Hermokrates Parthikos
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Rank: ???
Age: 44

Family:
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Wife: Homilia
Children: Hyakinthos Parthikos, Athenaios Parthikos, Hykarnos Parthikos, Philonides Parthikos

Traits:
Abilities:
Sharp/Charismatic/Vigourous: There are few men who excel in all they do. This man may be one of those few.
Skilled Bureaucrat: This man shows great skill at managing settlements
Mathematics Expert: This man's use of numbers is more than an abstract pursuit.
Epic Poet: This man cannot resist quoting his own extravagant verses at every opportunity.
Superior Builder: This man enjoys the planning and building of settlements almost for their own sake.
Hale and Hearty: This man's name is almost a byword for vigour and good health.


Personality:
Selfish/Optimistic/Loyal: This man is sure that things will turn out right, that authorities and luck are on his side.
Syrios: This man is a descendant of the people who inhabited Syria, but who then were moved with the arrival of other colonists in Syria itself. He has now risen to a position in the Seleukid kingdom where his authority spreads out over large areas.
Ingenuous: This man has an inherently trusting nature that makes him both endearing and worryingly vulnerable.
Practical:This man frowns upon the scholastic approach to learning, preferring to educate himself in practical matters through direct means.
Careless of Security: Personal security is not a high priority for this man.
Benevolent Ruler: This man likes to see himself as being well-meaning and considerate of his social inferiors.
Extroverted: Chatty and sociable, this man only finds himself comfortable in the company of others.
Healthy Wife: This man's wife is healthy and their union produces healthy offspring.
Refined Tastes: This man's tastes are honed to a fine pitch and often very expensive to satisfy.
Welcoming to Foreigners: Friendly and open to all that is new, this man welcomes strangers to his home with open arms.
Proxenos Under Suspicion: This man's friends in an enemy nation have brought him into suspicion among his people.
Positive: This man has a positive attitude that makes him a pleasure to work under.


Military-Related:
Talented Leader: This man has some inborn talent that inspires men to fight, kill, and die for him.
Renowned General: This man has developed a reputation within the military for his refined skills as a commander.
Hates Revolting Slaves: Any slaves who dare rise against their masters must be slaughtered.
Well Supplied: This general and his army are well-supplied
Confident Troops: This man's troops are confident in his abilities as a general.

Positions:
Hetairos: This man is part of the inner circle of the court and thus a truly powerful man in the kingdom
Popular Panegyrarches: This man, in his duties as Panegyrarches (president of the festivals), has spared no expense in honoring the gods.
Successful Ergepistates: This man has done well in his position as Ergepistates (supervisor of public buildings).
Granted Hellenic Name: Not of Hellenic blood, but has had his Hellenic name officially recognized in addition to his own name.
Emporiarchos: This man has been appointed Emporiarches (supervisor of trade).

Retinue:
Family Retainer: A friend of Hermokrates's family.
Turncoat Eleutheroi: A former Leader of a rebel band, Hermokrates has decided to spare this man's life upon capturing him and now this man is in debt to Hermokrates.
Master of Horse: A nomadic warrior in Egrisi Hermokrates befriended during his travels.
Silk Merchant: A merchant from far eastern lands Hermokrates met in the Agora of Alexandreia
Dioiketes: A Bureaucrat and Scholar Hermokrates met in the Library of Alexandreia
Eklogistes: An official working in the city of Seleukeia that Hermokrates has befriended.
Exotic Pet: While as a governor of Seleukeia, Hermokrates became an extravagant spender; this Bengal Tiger being one of the purchases.
Geographer: This man aids Hermokrates in surveying the land during military campaigns.



Biography:
Growing up as an orphan, the only thing he knew of his parents was that his father was an innkeeper near Apamea in Syria and his mother died during childbirth; and he had no siblings.
He lived as a street urchin in Syria, doing whatever odd jobs he could find to make a living. That time, he had wandered all the way to Antioch, the largest city in Syria. During his adventures, he often noticed the grand villas of the nobles, the aristocrats, the rich; he envied those who lived in wealth and extravagance, desiring to live in such conditions too. Upon reaching military age, Hermokrates enlisted himself into the army, deciding that through arms was he able to attain wealth. His apparent skill in leading men was noticed, he was able to work his way up the ranks, although not serving in any military campaigns, save for a few minor battles against the ptolemaioi. Soon, Hermokrates was promoted to the rank of a strategos at the age of 27; then, he bid farewell to his comrades and head for the capital Seleukeia, to attend the royal council of the then-Basileus Antiochos. Hermokrates found Seleukeia of great wealth.
.....
(unfinished)

[Cultured Drizzt fan]

Patrokles Adiabenikos Captured by Sarpedon, probably dead
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Rebel
Age: 32
Adoptive Father: Arrhenides Gedrosianos Cunobelinus (why haven't we gone into this more?)
Wife: Menedora
Children: Autophradates Adiabenikos

Base traits:
Sharp/Uncharsmatic/Vigorous
Unselfish/Pessimistic/Loyal
Heterogenes
Fertile
Mature
In rude health
Erudite
Bureaucrat
Warmonger
Good Tactician


Retinue, and Personality:
Spear Carrier
Galloper
Sword Bearer
Victor
Scout
Untouched By fear
Outsider
Close-mouthed
Trusty
Morose

Patrokles Personality: Patrokles started his life as a Strategos as a very Idealistic man, believing in all his heart he was doing the right thing. but as he marched on the Phalavan campaign and saw the crippling poverty the natives lived in, and also saw the true patriotism of the Soldiers under his command, he became more and more cynical and bitter, coming to respect only his men and his friends. he still looked to Sarpedon respectfully, but even so he plotted to secede from the arche with a group of his friends, creating a independent kingdom. He assumed by doing this he could change something, but eventually realized there could be no true change, and now fights his war simply for the sake of his friends and men. He is moody and dark, but still belives deeply in honor and is very trustworthy. he also has lost any fear of death he may have once had, and awaits his doom wiht almost an eagerness to leave this world.

Biography: Patrokles was born in the city of Babylon, to a Macedonian Soldier and a native. he grew up for the first ten years of his life in the city, and it affected him profoundly. he grew to love the city and also, by extension, the Arche. when his father returned from a campaign and offered to take Patrokles with him on his next journey, Patrokles was overjoyed. he spent time alongside the soldiers of the Arche for a long time. finally he was able to return home a wealthy man. But instead choose to stay around as a strategos of Basileus Sarpedon, who he deeply respected. He battled several rebel bands around the cities of Antioch and Edessa, before he was finally given command of the newly created 1st Babylonian army. He went off on the Phalavan campaign, where he won several large battles against the Nomadic scum. But it was at this point he began to become disenchanted with the Arche, he gathered together a group of sympathetic Generals and, when he returned to Babylon, Revolted against the Arches rule, taking control of a large area of Mesopotamia. Patrokles accepted he had done this action for greed, and marched to Antioch, hoping to force a peace treaty. It failed and Sarpedons royal army moves even now to end the rebels once and for all. But Patrokles is not going to go down without a fight he gathered together the greatest army ever see outside of Sarpedons own and marched to Antioch, taking the offensive. the two great armies now meet in the plains of Antioch, both thirsting for the others death. And sadly for Patrokles, the battle lead to his capture by Sarpedon and the destruction of everything he had hoped to create.

Family and Friends:
Aetios Adiabenikos: Patrokles father, a Macedonian Military settler who served in many campaigns, He served in the first Parthian Army and was lost in its destruction.
Liatus Adiabenikos: Patrokles Brother, and good friend, he acts as an adviser to Patrokles on most matters. He is Patrokles official Messenger.
Hyllos Gina: Patrokles best friend and bodyguard. in the last moments of The battle of Antioch Hyllos was killed by Sarpedons bodyguards trying to protect Patrokles.

[Celtic_Punk]

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Strategos Hetairos Arrhenides Gedrosianos Cunobelinus

Age: 43

Wife: Bu-Itum (cousin to Aratos Syriakes)
Children: Hippolochos Gedrosianos Koun, Adeia, Diodoros Gedrosianos Eudeyrn.

Biography:
Born to Cunobelinus, who was a swordbearer of the Brennus himself. His father was killed in a tragic bandit attack on their farm. The 3 year old Cunobelinus, and his mother were the sole survivors. Cunobelinus' 6 brother's were killed. Wandering the hills of Galatia looking for help, they were captured by slavers, and brought into the Arche. Bought by a wealthy scholar, Cunobelinus learnt to read and [somewhat] write. When he was 16 the house of his master caught fire from an unattended oil lamp, and Cunobelinus saved the majority of the tenants, including his free Greek friend Achiakos (they swore a brotherhood over this soon after). Due to this his master freed Cunobelinus and his mother, and had them join his household. Being old and heirless, when he died a year later his fortunes were left to Cunobelinus' mother. Cunobelinus was selected at a military parade for his skill and determination to join the ranks of the Strategos. When he was 18 he attended the first Royal Council and has fought under the Arche's flag ever since.


His Journey:
During his time fighting under Sarpedon's command, Cunobelinus had a vision of his father. He told him to take a pilgrimage to the heartland of his ancestral home, Cispaline Gaul. Cunobelinus had no knowledge of where his father was born, nor much at all of Gaul herself. This was all revealed to him in the visitations his father gave him. Even his closest friend and brother Achiakos did not come with him. He told him to take his place under Sarpedon till he returned instead. When Cunobelinus came upon a village in the mountains just East of Massalia he had another vision. His father told him he was coming to his village of birth, where he met Brennus and embarked on his own journey, ending up in Galatia. Cunobelinus' father told him to speak with the chieftain. He immediately recognized him, as a spitting image of his father. He said "I knew you would come one day... You have an important mission... I'm sure your father will tell you all about it... But first you must test yourself. You will climb to the top of Gleann, there you will speak with the Gods, your ancestors, and your father. You will listen to them and they will give you your mission. Beware, boy. Be true to yourself and to them. You cannot hide your past actions and deeds, nor can you hide your future ones! They will see all. Go, and proceed with caution...
When Cunobelinus finally returned from Gaul, he was a different man. He now has a mission in life. And will sacrifice all for the Gods in order to see that their will is done, whatever that may be.

Traits:
These are not all his actual ingame traits(some are). Just what I see Cunobelinus as
Sharp/Uncharismatic/Vigorous
Unselfish/Pessimistic/Loyal
Brave
Hale and hearty
Believes in the Gods
Pawn of Epona and his ancestors
Excellent Tactician and Strategist
Famous Victor
Grizzled
Fearless
Sometimes descends into a bloodlust during the thick of battle
Does not worship the Cult of the Basileus
flagging administrator, but delegates tasks well to those whom are more than capable.
Galatian
Strict
Paranoid
Suspicious of authority figures
Security conscious
Party animal
Talkative
Hates cowards
Afraid of being seen as a coward
Spartan - affords himself very few luxuries dispite his wealth
Very Wealthy
Generous
Interested in foreign peoples and their gods
Inclined to democratic policies in political settings
Owns no slaves or concubines (he was once a slave himself remember! and is disgusted by the thought about owning a human being.)
Likes to wear a black turban when travelling through deserts - He is made fun of this openly
Military connections- lots of them due to his extended military career (since age 17)
Hates Babylonians and Cypriots (they didn't give him a very nice welcome back in the 70's:hippie:)
Accustomed to a soldiers life
Wildman - is more at home outside with the animals then along the hustle and bustle of a city.
Habitual Cannabis smoker
Drinks like a champion
Dangerous Duelist - He felled an extremely well skilled King, along with countless enemies.
Missing a good half of his left ear (that bastard King in pontus took it with him to the grave!)

[Incitatus]

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Strategos Hetarios Alexandros Syriakos

Age: 45
Wife: Melinna
Children: Hierax Syriakos, Artemesia


Traits:
Heterogenes
Optimistic
Sharp/Charismatic/Vigorous
Unselfish/Optimistic/Loyal
Grizzled
Superb Administrator
Talented Leader
Practical
Desert Warrior
Subject of Rumors
Wise Wife
Good Tactician
Untouched by Fear
Mathematics Expert
Extravagant
Lover of Beauty
Upright Emporiarches
Hale and Hearty
Fond of Ribald Rhymes
Worshiper of Seleukos
Master Trader
Scout
Hetarios
Philosophically Inclined
Granted Hellenic Name
Skilled Debater
Restless Sleeper
Panegyrarches

Retinue:
Silk Merchent
Comedian
Chreophylax
Playwright
Chirugeon
Master of Archers
Family Retainer
Current Occupation:
Roaming the desert killing dirty Ptolemaic dogs

[Nole4694]

Strategos Marsyas Laodikeias Lydikes

Traits

Dull/Charismatic/Vigorous
Unselfish/Optimistic/Loyal
Syrios
Bureaucrat
Fruitful
Positive
Favour of the Gods
Green
Takes after his Father
Youthful
In the Pink
Cultured
Stern
Phthinoporon

Retinue

Tutor
Clerk
Dioiketes

[MerlinusCDXX]

Phanias Laodikeias Lydikes
Kleronomos Basileios, Satrap of Parthava, current Chancellor
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Age: 58
Wife: Aneramata
Children: Siles Laodikeias Lydikes (deceased), Marsyas L. Lydikes- current Satrapal Aide-Parthava (Nole4694), Laomedon L. Lydikes- currently in Hekatompylos for education, Sopolis (daughter)

Traits:
Core;
Dull/Charismatic/Vigorous
Syrios
Middle-Aged
Unselfish/Pessimistic/Disloyal
Accomplishments;
Hetairos
Kleronomos Basileios
Military;
Veteran
Unlucky Leader
Scout
Talented Leader
Victor
Administrative;
Venal
Anaisthetoteros
Mints Coins for Himself
Bureaucrat
Ateleia
Deisidaimosteros
Benefactor to a Polis
Mildly Extravagant
Utterly Pragmatic
Personal;
Philosophically Inclined
Cultured
Loathes Foreignors
Hates Revolting Slaves
Believes He's Divine
Intolerant of other Gods
Light Sleeper
Blatant Adulterer
Current Situational;
Confident Troops
Well Supplied
Eiar


Retinue:

Satrapeia Parthyaias- Seal of Office

Oracle

Dioikeites

Wise Man

Tamias

Clerk- Mardakou, a Babylonian who served alongside Phanias' first regiment as part of the spear line and was the paymaster for the entire force, former steward of his Sophene estate and family friend- secondary character

Master of Horse- Oxydozes, Phanias' cousin, an unrepentant nomad who sometimes, when the urge becomes too great, runs off on all types of courier errands for Phanias. When he is present, his task is to drill Phanias' cavalry. He is noted to be a great horseman even among other nomads.secondary character
The position was first held by Aziles, Oxy's father, also a famed horseman before he passed into the beyond.


History: Born of a Syrian captain in former Basileios Antiochos' own regiment and a noblewoman-in-exile of the Royal Skythian lineage, Phanias lived most of his young life on an estate in Sophene near Karkathiokerta, identifying with the heritage of his mother's people. Phanias knew Basileios Antiochos from his visits to the estate, and on his 16th birthday, Phanias was inducted into the Seleukid army as a light cavalryman. Though his enlisted service was not especially distinguished with any major battles, he still managed to rise to the command of his regiment. He retired honorably from the Army upon his father's death to manage his estate for a few years. In 272 BC, at the commencement of the war with the Aigyptian Ptolemaioi, he was recalled into the Army at the rank of Strategos. During the first council, Basileios Antiochos appointed him to the rank of Satrap of Parthava, giving him the charge of defending the eastern borders from the rising Parni confederation. After some years of distinguished service in his new position, Phanias was informed that henceforth, he would be considered as an adopted member of the Royal line as a reward for service faithfully rendered. Upon the death of Basileios Antiochos, the new Basileios Sarpedon, in an unprecedented move, declared Phanias as Kleronomos Basileios, citing the unfitness of Basileios Sarpedon's brothers' as the reason for this sudden elevation. Since then, he has governed his Satrapy ably and supported the regular army in quelling a Persian revolt. At present, he is left in sole defense of the eastern lands of the Arche, due to an unfortunate civil war in the heartlands of the Arche, while the Parni Confederacy, now calling themselves the Pahlavan Kingdom, have increased their aggression against the northeastern borders. His son Marsyas, a talented young man, has taken a position at his father's side to assist in the government of the Satrapy. He is currently undertaking an offensive campaign against the so-called "Pahlavan Kingdom", now that the Babylonian Insurrection has been put down. The campaign goes well, with 1 major victory under his belt.

Personality: Phanias is a somewhat xenophobic, quick tempered man. He has more than a little of the independent spirit of his mother's Skythian people. He considers himself to be more Skythian than Syrian. He particularly hates the Eastern nomadic tribes, lumping them all together with the Sauromatae, who ravaged his mother's lands and caused her to flee to the Arche for asylum. The only people he does not consider foreignors are Skythians, Syrians, Greeks, and Persians, the latter only due to his experience in governing them. He's not much on spit and polish, and believes that orders are merely suggestions unless he is the one giving them, though he's not so unwise as to spit in the face of someone much more powerful than himself. To him, compassion and the welfare of his people are more important than authority of any kind, in fact, he believes that authority is only a tool to be used in furthering the welfare of his people. Horrific tales heard from his mother during his childhood and continued struggles in the east have caused him to view the world in a somewhat pessimistic light, since he knows that it is all too easy for things to go wrong. His unselfish nature compels him to fight against what could become a severe depression with all his being. It is this that drives him to action. This compassion for his fellow man also contributes markedly to his temper, causing him to lash out at those he sees as taking advantage of the common folk who quietly go on about their work.

Secondary Characters:
Mardakou, who has risen from a military, and later, estate clerk to become Phanias' representative at council.

Oxydozes, Phanias' cousin, horsemaster, and private courier, personal spy, and general confidant.

Phanias trusts these two men above all others.