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==Anthocles of Syrakousai==

Anthocles is a young cousin of the tyrant Gelon of Syrakousai, and the son of a notably successful trading captain. He has bought his way into the quartermaster's berth on the trireme, to begin his path towards commanding his own ship. While too young to have fought the Persians in Ionia, He has befriended an Egyptian slave and several Miletans who returned with his father from the fighting. Anthocles has been on several voyages with his father, trading with the Etruscans and at Carthage, and has taken part in both sea battles and land skirmishes. He much prefers negotiation and trade to battle, though he doesn't shy from a fight, if one is inevitable. He is a charming young man, and knows it, having used his wits and ready speech to get out of trouble from time to time. He also takes good care of his friends and those who serve him, so while he is no great war captain, his men are loyal to him. Anthocles has enjoyed considerable success with the ladies, and really does tend to have a girl in every port.


'''Diplomat 3''', Move 90’, AC 5/6, HD 3d6, hp 12(6) , Att 8+ (7+ w/spear)/9+, Saves: Fort 13+ Ref 13+ Will 14+, Init +0<br>
Dmg: 1d6+2 spear, 1d6+1 shortsword, 1d6+1 javelin<br>
Str +1, Int +2, Cha +3<br>
''Proficiencies'': Seasoned Voyager, Alertness, Bargaining, Diplomacy*, Navigation, Pankration, Performance (Rhetoric)*, Profession (merchant), Seafarer, Seduction*, Weapon Focus (spears and polearms).<br>
''Special'': Hear Noise 8+**, Move Silently 15+<br>
''Languages'': Doric Greek, Sicel, Etruscan, Phoenician*<br>
''Equipment'': leather armor w/greaves and helm, medium shield, sword, spear, 3 javelins. Enc 6.7/7 stone. <br>