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Pixodaros the Profane

**Pixodaros the Profane** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Framed for murder, Pixodaros uncovered the true killer, dragged him to the village temple, and "sacrificed" his fingers on the alter until he confessed. He was later exiled on charges of blasphemy.

During the war, Pixodaros ran into the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer.
Alkippe the Patricidal

**Alkippe the Patricidal** (died 431 BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

In her youth, Alkippe hoped to be chosen by her blacksmith father as an apprentice. When her brother was chosen instead, Alkippe stole a weapon from her father's shop and killed him, thus starting her life as a mercenary and gaining her title.

Sometime in 431 BCE, she was eventually defeated and killed by the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer.
Ariathate the Winner

**Ariathate the Winner** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Ariathate was said to be the strongest in his training camp and was a champion in races.  Although no one was ever able to beat him, he maintained his humility by taking on anyone who dared to challenge him.

During the war, he crossed paths with Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer, who accepted the bounty contract for him, and either cut him down or made him part of her crew.

## Gallery

Ariathate's Belt of StrengthAriathate in armor
Apphia the Heartbeat

**Apphia the Heartbeat** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

It's said Apphia's strike was as steady as a beating heart. On after the other, Apphia's blows could be counted on. Rumors say she would only attack after ten heartbeats, upon which she would draw her weapon and take down anyone in front of her with ease.

During the war, Apphia crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer, and was either killed or recruited into the *Adrestia's* crew.
Himilko

**Himilko** was a mercenary wandering around the Greece during the 5th century BCE. A former friend of another mercenary, Heitor, Himilko crossed paths with Heitor's former pupil Kassandra the Eagle Bearer during the Peloponnesian War.

## History

At some point before the Peloponnesian War, Himilko married a woman. Unknown to him at first, said woman was also, according to Heitor, the "love of [his] life". This changed when Himilko walked in on the couple.

In an attempt to defend his honor, Himilko drew his sword, and Heitor responded in kind. In the following scuffle between the men, their swords struck the woman when she attempted to stop them, and she died.

Afterwards, Heitor reached Attika, settling down in the village of Dekelia. Meanwhile, Himilko remarried and was apprehended and imprisoned by soldiers of the Rhamnous Military Camp.​ When Heitor saw his old pupil Kassandra, he asked her to free the fellow mercenary. She did so, and when she escorted Himilko to a nearby shore, they found Heitor waiting there by a boat. Kassandra learned that Heitor had tasked her to rescue Himilko so that Heitor might kill him. With Kassandra's help, the men decided to part ways and never see each other again.

Despite the wish of Himilko's second wife, Himilko continued to deal with mercenaries. Worried, his wife posted a notice seeking the aid of Kassandra. When Kassandra found her, Himilko's wife tasked Kassandra to kill the mercenary Himilko had "gotten into trouble with".
Abia the Shaded

**Abia the Shaded** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Abia was the daughter of a Greek soldier, who was always seconded by her sister. After their father was killed in battle, she and her sister became orphans and soon parted ways. From then on, she swore that she would no longer be second to her sister and was determined not to let anyone get in her way.  She even lived by a motto which she learned from her father; "Always the sheep, never the wolf."

During the war the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer accepted a bounty placed on Abia, and either killed her or recruited her into the *Adrestia's* crew.
Pelagon, Son of Sirens

**Pelagon, Son of Sirens** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

It's said Pelagon was born to sirens, though he claims his mother was a pirate queen who died mysteriously at sea. He inherited his mother's riches, her fleet, and her crew - a bounty worth killing for. Many claimed they heard the songs of sirens when chasing after him.

During the war, Pelagon crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer.
Lukos the Lucky Drunk

**Lukos the Lucky Drunk** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

There were only two things that Lukos loved in his life, drinking and fighting. Although he was never considered a particularly talented warrior, but somehow he always won the fight. Many people believed that he was blessed by the fates, while others claim it was something else.

During the war, Lukos crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer, who either killed him or recruited him into her crew.
Epigonos

Epigonos was the Phalakitai of Karanis in Egypt during the reign of Ptolemy XIII. He was helped solve a series of murder cases by the Medjay Bayek of Siwa.

## Biography

After a series of murders, Epigonos and Bayek investigated and found the Cult of Wadjet was responsible. They then killed all members of the cult before they could kill their next target, the High Priest of Serapis.
Makarios, Goat Hunter

**Makarios, Goat Hunter** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Makarios, Goat Hunter claimed to have shot Aigipan in the forest many years ago. It's said the arrow barely grazed Aigipan's ankle before he escaped. Makarios never saw him again, but many said he was still haunted by that day.

During the war, Makarios ran into the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer, who either killed the latter or recruited him into her crew.
Nora the Snow Leopard

**Nora the Snow Leopard** (died 420s BCE) was a mercenary who lived during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Nora was a beautiful and elegant women whom, according to legend, was raised by snow leopards in the mountains north of Greece.  Although no one knew whether or not the legend was true, her beauty, agility, fierceness, and her white garments were still true to her name.

While said conflict was ongoing, Nora crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra, who accepted a bounty contract on the former.
Hestia the Sustainer of Empusa

**Hestia the Sustainer of Empusa** was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

According to legend, Hestia the Sustainer of Empusa pledged herself long ago to a fearsome monster in exchange for a favor from Hecate herself.  No one know what the favor was, but everyone knew the cost.  She spent her days seducing young men and bringing their bloody corpses to sustain the shapeshifting monster.

During the war, Hestia had already become a mercenary and had soon crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer.  After a long fight, the Eagle Bearer killed the Sustainer of Empusa, bringing an end to her killing spree.
Exekias the Legend

**Exekias the Legend** (died c. 420s BCE) was a Boeotian mercenary and the Sage of the Heroes of the Cult branch of the Cult of Kosmos during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

During that time, Exekias was the one *misthios* feared above all. Forever present, forever undefeated, age would not dull his edge nor rust his hammer's head, thus earning his epithet "the Legend." Behind him was a trail of desolation and the eerie silence of death.

During the war, Exekias became on of the eight Sages in the Cult of Kosmos. He was killed by the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer during her quest to destroy the Cult, replacing him as the top mercenary and claiming from him "Typhon's Mace."
Leitos the Panicked

**Leitos the Panicked** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Those who underestimated Leitos the Panicked didn't live much longer. He never ran from his fears but charged them head on with a manic energy most learned to fear.

During the war, Leitos crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer.
Hypenor the Thespian

**Hypenor the Thespian** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Hypenor was known for his love of the theater. He loved it so much that when he was a child, his parents thought that he was destined to become an actor. Unfortunately, he found another way to perform as a mercenary. Killing became an art to him, and he aimed to perfect it.

During the war, Hypenor crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer. A battle ensued and the Eagle Bearer gave the Thespian a grand finale by ending his life.
Leokedes the Hen-Heart

**Leokedes the Hen-Heart** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

With such a nervous disposition, it's a wonder Leokedes ever became a mercenary. Some said it was out of desperation, while others insisted it was an act to lure foes into false security.

During the war, Leokedes crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer.
Nephele the Grotesque

**Nephele the Grotesque** (died c. 420s BCE) was a Massalian mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Growing up in Massalia, Nephele the Grotesque saw no extremes like those in Athens. Gluttony and poverty. Freedom and servitude. If she was meant to be inspired, she was - to wipe Athenians off the map.

During the war, Nephele became a mercenary and had soon crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer, who killed her in battle.
Metrobios the Human Fish

**Metrobios the Human Fish** (died c. 420s BCE) was a Korinthian mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Metrobios the Human Fish was apprenticed to an abusive and incompetent potter in Korinth. It's said he ran away and was taken in by a group of mercenaries, but not before exacting revenge.

During the war, Metrobios crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer.
Proktos the Moon King

**Proktos the Moon King** (died c. 422 BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Achaia, Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Prior to becoming a mercenary, Proktos was a priest from a cult of Artemis. At some point, bandits destroyed the temple he served in, leaving Proktos as the sole survivor. He soon joined a lunar cult and pledged to eliminate those who went against and sought to harm his beloved goddess.

Around 422 BCE, Proktos was hired by the magi of the Order of the Storm, Phila to hunt down the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer. He and another mercenary Kephalon the Thinker were sent to patrol Boura located southwest of Patrai. Later, Proktos and Kephalon were eliminated by Kassandra herself.
Leikritos the Teeth

**Leikritos the Teeth** was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

For each of Leikritos' victims, he removed a tooth and kept it in a pouch at his side.  It's said he planned to bargain with Hades when he died in the hopes his own sould would be released for sending Hades so many.  A proposterous thought of course; Hades would never agree to such a bargain.

During the war, Leikritos crossed pathes with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer.
Bane of Hathor

Bane of Hathor was one of the Phylakes in Egypt during the reign of Ptolemy XIII. He was killed by the Medjay Bayek of Siwa.

## Biography

After the assassination of Gennadios, Bane of Hathor and the rest of the Phylakes were given orders to locate and hunt down the Medjay Bayek of Siwa. However, he was instead hunted down by Bayek, who took his signature weapon, Deathstorm.

## Death

Bane of Hathor was killed by Bayek in Haueris Nome in the 1st Century BCE.
Amynte the Northerner

**Amynte the Northerner** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

No one was exactly sure where Amynte came from, as no proof exists. People claimed it must have been somewhere cold because nobody as harsh as her could have lived somewhere nice. The only affection she ever showed was to her pet lynx.

During the war, Amynte ran into the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer.
The Mighty Xanotos

**The Mighty Xanotos** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

No one knows where Xanotos came from, but legends said he was from a cult in a country far, far away. Only one thing was for sure - he loved the color yellow.

During the war, Xanotos crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer, who either killed the former or recruited him into her crew.
Onetor the Sacrificial

**Onetor the Sacrificial** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Former great general, Onetor sacrificed his daughter to the gods in order to win a battle. There are no records of what happened next, as if he or the world wanted to forget this tragic event.

During the war, Onetor crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer and was killed.
Shoeless Ogarneos

Shoeless **Ogarneos** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Ogarneos never left home wearing sandals or anything else accept for bandages on his feet.  It is believed that the bandages made his movements silent, plus he liked the red tint they had at the end of the day.

During the war, he crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer.
Kimon the Tongue Tied

**Kimon the Tongue Tied** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Kimon the Tongue Tied said not a word - on most days. Once referred to by a friend as "the Mute," he grabbed the man by the throat, spitting, "Y-you dare n-n-not want me to sp-speak." It's said not a single person called him mute ever again, and nobody dared commenting on how he spoke.

During the war, Kimon ran into the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer.
Valaska the Hunted

**Valaska the Hunted** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Valaska evaded predators her entire life. With the help of her stealthy companion, she learned the ways of a furtive animal.

During the war, Valaska crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer, and was either killed or recruited into the latter's crew.
Teispyte the Ebon Serpant

**Teispyte the Ebon Serpent** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Teispyte was not the most successful mercenary, often getting tangled in schemes she couldn't control. She attempted to strike out on her own and change her fate, but she ultimately succumbed to what the gods truly had in store for her.

During the war, Teispyte ran into the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer, whom either killed the former or recruited her into her crew.
Astra the Tedious

**Astra the Tedious** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Legend has it men have died listening to Astra the Tedious drone on for too long. Some say victims starved to death, others that they were killed by the gods out of pity. Whether they were aware of what they were doing and how they were viewed, who can say for sure?

During the war, Astra crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer.
Kassandra the Eagle Bearer

Kassandra, along with Alexios, is one of the player characters in Assassin's Creed Odyssey. She killed hundreds of Mercenaries, as well as Athenian and Spartan soldiers, Pirates, Bandits, and even Persians through her time as the Eagle Bearer and rose to the top of the pack.

## Biography

When she was young, Kassandra was cast out of Sparta for killing an Ephor by her Father Nikolaos the Wolf of Sparta. She survived the fall and took a boat to Kephallonia where she was found by Markos. He trained her to be a misthios from a young age.

Kassandra died of old age in 2018 after passing the Staff of Hermes, which grants eternal life as long as she holds it, on to Layla Hassan.

## Level

Because she was a playable character, she can be anywhere between level 1 and 99.
Neilos the Uncommitted

**Neilos the Uncommitted** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Known for his inability to stick to his word, Neilos made many enemies. When infiltrating one city state, the winds often changed with him. Inevitably, he found himself in another solis completely.

During the war, Neilos ran into the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer.
Petra the Sea Witch

**Petra the Sea Witch** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Thalassa herself blessed Petra with her fury. A former pirate, Petra carried out contracts on land and at sea. When she tired of one, she often would head to the other, preferring to stay on the move than stay in one place where people could find her.

During the war, Petra crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer. They fought each other at sea and Petra was either slain or recruited into the *Adrestia's* crew.
Theodosia, Boiler of Blood

**Theodosia, Boiler of Blood** (died c. 420s BCE) was an Italian mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Theodosia, Boiler of Blood spent much of her time at the docks of Magna Grecia, often being told by captains to get out of the way and let the men work. She vowed she would one day have a crew of her own following any order she shouted. She kept her promise.

During the war, Theodosia became a mercenary and had soon crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer, who either killed her or recruited her into her crew.
Hebe the Crazed

**Hebe the Crazed** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

When a sponsor hires a mercenary, they often look for a particular set of skills. Skills acquired over a very long time. Skills taken from others. But sometimes, it wasn't about the skills, but the attitude. When people hired Hebe, they knew what they were getting... a maniac.

During the war, Hebe the Crazed crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer. Seeing Hebe for the psychopath she really was, Kassandra fought and killed her, knowing she'd be too dangerous to recruit.
Philoktetes the Great Ox

**Philoktetes the Great Ox** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

When he was young, people made fun of Philoktetes for his size. That quickly changed when he overheard someone laughing at him. It's said he charged at the man and sent him flying. From that point on, he was called "the Ox." He added the "great" part.
Sophronia the Lover

**Sophronia the Lover** (died c. 420s BCE) was a Thessalian mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Sophronia made a name for herself after allegedly killing every bear on the hills outside Trachis in Thessaly, and she made a fortune selling her pelts at high price; few dared to haggle.

During the war, Sophronia became a mercenary and had soon crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer, and was either killed or recruited into the *Adrestia's* crew.
Tiro the Tormented

**Tiro the Tormented** was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Legend say Tiro the Tormented was a family man until tragedy struck one fateful night.  He alone survived the bandit attack on his village.  From that night on, he imbued each strike of his blade with grief.

During the war, Tiro crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer.
The Galatian

The Galatian was one of the Phylakes in Egypt during the reign of Ptolemy XIII. He was killed by the Medjay Bayek of Siwa.

## Biography

After the assassination of Gennadios, The Galatian and the rest of the Phylakes were given orders to locate and hunt down the Medjay Bayek of Siwa. However, he was instead hunted down by Bayek, who took his signature weapon, The Fourth Plague Bow.

## Death

The Galatian was killed by Bayek in The Isolated Desert in the 1st Century BCE.
Thoughtful Tydeus

**Thoughtful Tydeus** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Tydeus wanted to write an epic poem about gods and heroes waging war, but the ongoing Peloponnesian War made him reconsider his priorities. He said he would write the poem after the war was over, but, like many writers, he put off the idea until it was too late.

As the war continued, Tydeus became a mercenary and had soon crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer, who either killed him or recruited him into her crew as well as promising she'd try to help end the war so he could write his poem.
Tisandros the Flame-Haired

**Tisandros the Flame-Haired** (died c. 420s BCE) was a Thracian mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Tisandros once worked at the stone quarries on the mountains in Samothrake. Since his hands were scarred from all the work, he preferred to pay others to do physical tasks for him, even those that were the most mental. According to him, he did more than most would ever do and deserved a break.

During the war, Tisandros became a mercenary and had crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer, who either killed the former or recruited him into her crew.
Matullos the Thrill Seeker

**Matullos the Thrill Seeker** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Matullos the Thrill Seeker could never resist walking the line between life and death. Some said he had been close enough to dying often enough that he grew familiar with the underworld. Some said he learned to no longer fear it.

During the war, Matullos ran into the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer.
The Iron Ram

The Iron Ram was one of the Phylakes in Egypt during the reign of Ptolemy XIII. He was killed by the Medjay Bayek of Siwa.

## Biography

After the assassination of Gennadios, The Iron Ram and the rest of the Phylakes were given orders to locate and hunt down the Medjay Bayek of Siwa. However, he was instead hunted down by Bayek, who took his signature weapon, the Smoke and Mirrors Bow.

## Death

The Iron Ram was killed by Bayek in Ineb-Hedjet Nome in the 1st Century BCE.
Tityros the Critic

**Tityros the Critic** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

This former actor was the main reason his troupe dismantled early on in his career. They hated his constant criticisms of plays so much that they tried to assassinate him. They failed, which made Tityros realize he could force people to heed his words through the use of violence.

During the war, Tityros the Critic crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer. As the two of them dueled, Tityros criticized Kassandra's fighting skills as well as her purpose, trying to manipulate her into letting her guard down, but he failed and was ultimately slain.
Sergas the Lynx Man

**Sergas the Lynx Man** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Sergas was a charismatic bounty hunter who purred like his pet lynx. When possible, he liked to soothe his prey by purring in their ears before the final blow. He called this a beautiful death...Grr...

During the war, Sergas the Lynx Man crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer, who either killed the former or recruited him into her crew.
Hermea the Laughing Crow

**Hermea the Laughing Crow** (died c. 420s BCE) was a Kephallonian mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

A hired sword from distant Assos, Hermea the Laughing Crow cared less about the money she earned and more about finding the next victim for her blade. Killing was far from a job for her, but instead, a purpose.

During the war, Hermea crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer and challenged her to a fight. Kassandra accepted the challenge and killed her in the end.
Zoe the Cyclops Slayer

**Zoe the Cyclops Slayer** (died c. 420s BCE) was a Scythian mercenary in Greece during the Pelopennesian War.

## Biography

Zoe the Cyclops Slayer was originally part of a war band on the plains of Scythia, but later travelled west to see the world, eventually reaching Greece.

During the war, Zoe was killed by the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer in the 5th Century BCE (or was recruited into her crew).
Vinktes the Insolent

**Vinktes the Insolent** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

It is said that Vinktes had killed his own brother without hesitation in exchange for money. After that, he became known as "bitter" and "ferocious." Whoever fought him had to be prepared and well trained, otherwise they'd end up like his family.

During the war, Vinktes crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra, who was fully trained and well prepared. A duel ensued between them, and she killed him with her sword and spear.
Theodoros the Doorkeeper

**Theodoros the Doorkeeper** (died c. 420s BCE) was a Chalkidikian mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Theodoros was once responsible for protecting the doors of Potidaia from a Persian siege. When monstrous waves came over those fighting, it's said Theodoros woke up far away from the city he was supposed to protect. He stayed away from Potidaia forever, lest he returned only to be exiled for his failure.

During the war, Theodoros crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer.
Zosimos the Flame

**Zosimos the Flame** (died c. 420s BCE) was an Athenian mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Fire had always followed Zosimos the Flame. At first it seemed accidental, but now we now know it was by design. He was orphaned at a young age when his parents died in a fire in one of the poorer areas of Athens. Random fires seemed to follow him throughout his life. Of course, he was the cause.

During the war, Zosimos became a mercenary and had soon crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer, who killed him with the very thing that followed him, fire.
Timolos the Greased Camel

**Timolos the Greased Camel** (died c. 420s BCE) was a Megarian mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

A severe problem with authority led to Timolos the Greased Camel being kicked out of Megara's military. He ended up finding the freedom of a mercenary's life to be his calling.

During the war, Timolos crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer, and was either killed by the latter or was recruited into her crew on the *Adrestia*.
Okytos the Great

**Okytos the Great** (died 420s BCE) was a member of the Heroes of the Cult branch of the Cult of Kosmos during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

When and where and why Okytos developed his taste for brutality is unknown. Nonetheless, by the Peloponnesian War he had climbed the ranks of the Cult of Kosmos enough to be charged with training young mercenaries to become guards and soldiers for Kosmos and the cult. His methods were base and effective; those who failed to meet his standards were turned into bloody sacrifices.

Using the Cult's connections, Okytos secured the Temple of Poseidon within Cape Sounion's sanctuary for the Cult's use, turning the temple grounds into a training camp.

### Correspondence

In a letter written in blood the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra found within the Sanctuary of Kosmos in Phokis, Okytos reminisced about a bloody battle the night before, commending how well his 'fledglings' were learning, and going into detail about how to best beat an opponent. In the same letter, Okytos invited the receiver to come and see the training at Cape Sounion, suggesting they "bring heads."

At some point, a fellow member of the Heroes of the Cult branch, Deianeira, sent a letter to Okytos, bemoaning the fact that the leader of Boeotia was a coward, and bragging about getting a mace "just like our Sage."

### Death

With the letter she'd found at the Sanctuary of Kosmos, Kassandra was able to hunt down Okytos to the Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounion. Like all the others, Okytos, too, fell to Kassandra's blade.
Thaulos the Bloodthirsty

**Thaulos the Bloodthirsty** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

At a you age, Thaulos garnered attention within his village in Alexandria for maiming and killing small animals in obscene numbers. As he grew older, he moved on to larger, more fearsome targets. His thirst for blood was said to never be satisfied.

During the war, Thaulos crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer.
The Outsider

The Outsider was one of the Phylakes in Egypt during the reign of Ptolemy XIII. He was killed by the Medjay Bayek of Siwa.

## Biography

After the assassination of Gennadios, The Outsider and the rest of the Phylakes were given orders to locate and hunt down the Medjay Bayek of Siwa. However he was instead hunted down by Bayek, who took his signature sword, Golden Wolf and an ornamented key to the Phylakes treasure.

## Death

The Outsider was killed by Bayek in Alexandria in the 1st Century BCE.
Shapur the Unforgiving

**Shapur the Unforgiving** (died c. 420s BCE) was a Persian mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Before getting involved in the war, he was known for attacking rich merchants and robbing them of their most precious possesssions.  Recently he killed Samir the Nomad, one of the richest merchants.

While said conflict was ongoing, Shapur crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra, who accepted a bounty contract on the former. The two of them dueled until the Eagle Bearer killed Shapur and claimed his bounty as well as his dagger.

## Gallery

Shapur on HorsebackShapur with his bearShapur without the turban
Thaulos the Soulless Walker

**Thaulos the Soulless Walker** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Thaulos once lived a peaceful life, tending his fields alongside his wife and children, but then bandits came and took that life away from him. Although he survived, stories claimed that his soul had burst with sorrow and fled to the Underworld, leaving him as a living corpse.

During the war, he became a mercenary and eventually crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer.
Selene the Vigilant

**Selene the Vigilant** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

It is believed that Selene was never caught unaware. No one was every able to trap or ambush her, which made her better at detecting them over time. According to one story, there was a trap that did work. This one involved a cute puppy which distracted her, causing her to ignore her surroundings.

During the war, Selene crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra.
Kalisto the Agile

**Kalisto the Agile** (died c. 420s BCE) was a former athlete turned mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Kalisto was once an Olympic athlete, until a bitter rival injured her on purpose during practice. From that day on, she dedicated herself to becoming a skilled combatant.

During the war, Kalisto ran into the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer, who either killed the former or recruited her into her crew on the *Adrestia*.
Taygete the Professional

**Taygete the Professional** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Taygete took pride in being professional in her job as a *misthios*. Unlike others, she always had a contract made up, showing all the agreed upon terms. Once, it's said she lost the contract, and even though she succeeded in completing the task, she didn't make her sponsor pay her.

During the war, Taygete crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer, who either killed the former or recruited her into her crew.
Toxophile the Cursed

**Toxophile the Cursed** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Long ago, Toxophile sold what many claimed to be the most effective love philters in the world. Her spells were so sought after, she quickly rose to wealth and affluence. But upon reach the upper tiers of society filled with politicians and economists, she found curses to be far more useful.

During the war, Toxophile the Cursed became a mercenary and had soon crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer. She attempted to put a number of curses on Kassandra, but had failed and the two battled until Toxophile was slain.
Zetes the Retired

**Zetes the Retired** was a former mercenary active in Greece during the 5th century BCE.

## Biography

Sometime during the Peloponnesian War Zetes was part of a group of mercenaries who ventured into the Petrified Temple within the Petrified Valley in order to slay the monster therein. Zetes was the only one able to escape by using his trusty spear to keep the monster away.

At the height of the war, the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer confronted Zetes asking about the monster. After telling her that his spear was what had saved him, Kassandra demanded he hand it over. Zetes refused, and they fought, with Kassandra defeating Zetes and taking the spear for herself (and possibly recruiting him into her crew).
Theron the Sacrificial

**Theron the Sacrificial** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Former great general, Theron sacrificed his daughter to the gods in order to win a battle. There are no records of what happened next, as if he or the world wanted to forget this tragic event.

During the war, Theron crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer.
The Iron Bull

The Iron Bull was one of the Phylakes in Egypt during the reign of Ptolemy XIII. He was killed by the Medjay Bayek of Siwa.

## Biography

After the assassination of Gennadios, The Iron Bull and the rest of the Phylakes were given orders to locate and hunt down the Medjay Bayek of Siwa. However, he was instead hunted down by Bayek, who took his signature shield, Djoser's Pride.

## Death

The Iron Bull was killed by Bayek in The Isolated Desert in the 1st Century BCE.
Tros the Businessman

**Tros the Businessman** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Tros started as a mercenary with good intentions, only wanting to spend his coin to help his poor family. Unfortunately, the richer he became, the less he gave to his family. It's said he ended up running a weapon business, helping both sides of the war at the same time.

As the war continued, Tros crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer, who either killed him or recruited him into her crew.
Greasy Arachne

**Greasy Arachne** was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

There were few better connected than Greasy Arachne.  She didn't waste time communing with the upper echelons of society, but honed in on collecting contacts among the poorest within the cities.  With enough friends in low places, she had eyes everywhere.

During the war, Arachne had crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer.
Trechos the Bronze Statue

**Trechos the Bronze Statue** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Trechos always loved to look at majestic statues, especially in Athens. It's said he turned his passion into an obsession when he poured hot bronze over his body. Apparently, he said it gave him a reason to wear armor and a helmet that made him look like his favorite pieces of art.

During the war, Trechos had already become a mercenary and had soon crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer.
Shahin the Persian

**Shahin the Persian** (died c. 420s BCE) was a Persian mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Shahin first decided to journey the lands to spy on war tactics. He found the land beautiful and decided to buy a house and settle down, but the ongoing war pulled him into the mercenary life to profit from the conflict.

As the war continued, Shahin crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer, and was killed in battle.
Thalysios the Survivor

**Thalysios the Survivor** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Pelopennesian War.

## Biography

What is known of this misthios is obscure. After success in a battle he was forced to fight in, he found himself better than he thought at killing - so he became a mercenary. What pushed him into this battle is unknown, but it unleashed a dangerous beast into the world.

During the war, Thalysios met the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer and was killed by her.
Thylesis the Delusive Baker

**Thylesis the Delusive Baker** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Thylesis was known for baking delicious bread, however, the war made resources hard to find, which forced him to raise his prices. As his customers dwindled, he decided to change his recipe. It is said that the last bite of his bread may have had an almond flavor, which was the last thing buyers ever tasted.

Later during the war, Thylesis became a mercenary and had soon crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer. The two mercenaries fought until Kassandra either killed or recruited him into her crew as a baker as well as a warrior.
Theodoros the Hot-Footed

**Theodoros the Hot-Footed** (died c. 420s BCE) was a Thracian mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

When young in Thrake, Theodoros played a game to see who could jump over the remains of a fire the most times. Theodoros lost on his tenth jump, thus earning the nickname "the Hot-Footed."

During the war, Theodoros crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer.
The Hill

The Hill was one of the Phylakes in Egypt during the reign of Ptolemy XIII. He was killed by the Medjay Bayek of Siwa.

## Biography

After the assassination of Gennadios, The Hill and the rest of the Phylakes were given orders to locate and hunt down the Medjay Bayek of Siwa. However, he was instead hunted down by Bayek, who took his signature weapon, Headsplitter and an ornamented key.

## Death

The Hill was killed by Bayek in Faiyum in the 1st Century BCE.
Tryphena the Trail Maker

**Tryphena the Trail Maker** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Many thought Tryphena would be at a disadvantage because of her age, but the amount of blood she shed proved how experienced she was. She often left trails of blood from highly travelled paths into the woods where her traps were waiting.

During the war, Tryphena crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer, only this time her traps did her no good and the Trail Maker was killed by the Eagle Bearer.
Xenokles the Hyena

**Xenokles the Hyena** (died c. 431 BCE) was a mercenary acting in Megaris, Greece.

## Biography

During the Peloponnesian War Odessa hired Xenokles to protect her and her farm, as soldiers under the command of the leader of Megaris were harassing her. Xenokles died after killing numerous men, and giving the leader second thoughts.
Thessalos the Bricklayer

**Thessalos the Bricklayer** (died c. 420s BCE) was an Athenian mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

People said Thessalos the Bricklayer was once a builder who helped with the construction of the Pantheon. It's believed he made a big mistake that caused the death of many workers. Exiled from the city, he came back to Athens many years later with another name.

During the war, Thessalos crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer, who either killed him or recruited him into her crew.
Timotheus the Weak

**Timotheus the Weak** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Timotheus decided to become a mercenary only because his wife forced him to do so. He often said it was for love, but those close to him said it was likely because he feared his wife. Perhaps she should have become the mercenary instead.
Theodekles the Sensible

**Theodokles the Sensible** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Commonly called "the Sensible," Theodokles was a fierce mercenary feared by many. He had two passions: head-hunting and killing. Strangely enough, some of his friends claimed he was also very passionate about flower grooming.

During the war, Theodokles crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer.
Urania the Scavenger

**Urania the Scavenger** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

For Urania the Scavenger, drachmae was better spent on wine and women than on armor and weapons, as those things could be found on the battlefield. She could be found long after a battle was done, searching for a sharper blade and better armor.

During the war, Urania crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer, who killed the former in battle.
Timaios the Flower

**Timaios the Flower** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Timaios was an easily-angered man who reveled in the chaos of battle, but troops called him "the Flower" to his back because he had been known to cry. It's said he overheard a single man making fun of him. He responded by killing the man and creating a garden using his bones as flowers.

During the war, Timaios crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer and was killed.
Shani the Gifted

**Shani the Gifted** was a Megarian mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Having grown up in Pagai, Shani was smarter than anyone else around him.  In spite of doing their best to educate him, Shani's parents had quickly used up all their money and were soon deep in debt.  As a man, Shani vowed to repay his parents for all they had done for him, and chose to become a mercenary.

During the war, he was recruited by the Spartan *misthios*Kassandra the Eagle Bearer.
Terillos the Arkadian Monster

**Terillos the Arkadian Monster** (died c. 420s BCE) was an Arkadian mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Terillos got his nickname for smashing his targets' heads with his huge mace... as well as smashing anyone else in his way.

During the war, Terillos crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer. The two mercenaries fought a long duel until the Arkadian Monster was slain by the Eagle Bearer.
Thyestes the "Nice"

**Thyestes the "Nice"** (died c. 420s BCE) was a Mercenaries who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Thyestes was once a nice man who got fed up with being rejected by women. It is believed that he went on an eternal quest to kill all men he viewed as more handsome or stronger than he was.

During the war, Thyestes crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer.
Xenophon the Lucky Drunk

Xenophon the Lucky Drunk (died c. 420s BCE) was a Mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Xenophon loved two things in life: to drink and to fight. He was never noted as a particularly talented warrior, but somehow he always came out victorious. Many said the Fates blessed him. Others say it was something else...

During the war, Xenophon fought the Spartan misthios Kassandra and was slain by her.
Stentor the Fallen

**Stentor** was a Spartan commander who was active during the Pelopennesian War. Before then he was a general in the Spatan Army. He can be avoided from becoming a mercenary of you don't kill Nikolaos.

## Biography

Stentor was helped by Kassandra by helping the Spartans take over Megaris. He rejoined her on Boetia, trying to overthrow the Athenians and he wanted to take revenge for his father by defeating her, but Nikolaos stopped the fight.

## Non-canon story

Kassandra defeated him in battle later on and she decided to let him live. He joined the crew of the Adrestia with his siblings Alexios and Kassandra.

The adopted son of Nikolaos, Stentor always tried to impress his father and make him proud. After he tried to kill his sibling Kassandra and failed, he left the Spartan army to become a mercenary so he could one day seek his revenge.
Testiklos the Nut

**Testiklos the Nut** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War, and the half-brother of Testikles.

## Biography

Having been separated very early on in life from his half-brother, Testikles, Testiklos' mood had been unstable ever since. He never felt as secure as with his own kin, so he dealt with the separation by breaking things - including the bones of those who displeased him.

During the war, Testiklos crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra, a friend of his brother, who accepted a bounty contract on him. The two battled and Kassandra spared him in honor of his late brother and recruited him into her crew.

## Level

Testiklos could be any level as he was an epic mercenary event.

## Gallery

Testiklos with his brother TestiklesTestiklos in Isu armor
Yulios the Balanced

**Yulios the Balanced** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Yulios had but one quest in his life, and that was to bring balance to the world.  He believed that good and evil had to coexist in order for there to be a better world.  Due to this belief, it didn't matter to him whether the contracts he picked were good or bad, as long as they were in line with the grand scheme of the gods.

During the war, he crossed paths with Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer, who had accepted a contract on him
Sarpedon of the Ashen Wake

**Sarpedon of the Ashen Wake** (died c. 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Many had witnessed Sarpedon in battle, but few had survived. According to a rumor, he was far more skilled with his flaming bow than he was with a sword, but no one had ever got close enough to find out.

During the war, he crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer, with whom he met his match in marksmanship and was either killed or recruited into the *Adrestia's* crew as an archer.
Seeker Milanion

**Seeker Milanion** (died c 420s BCE) was a mercenary who operated in Greece during the Peloponnesian War.

## Biography

Milanion was a simple man who only desired to find the one who could take an axe to the face and not die. Although he must have died very disappointed, perhaps he wanted nothing more than to come face-to-face with a god.

During the war, Milanion crossed paths with the Spartan *misthios* Kassandra the Eagle Bearer.