Zarbenus

Zarbenus is the titular anti-hero of the God of Thieves series and an early mentor of Manu.

Early Life
Zarbenus himself suggests he is a native of Anatolia, but left the region young to escape various forces arrayed against him. He apparently spent many years in Kemmet (Egypt) before returning to Byzantium for the events described in God of Thieves.

Memorable Quotes
"'Give your pawn a goal, motivate them appropriately. Judge them harshly, and always have a replacement or two near at hand. For what are pawns other than to be expendable?'""'If I could, I would steal the sun and the moon from the sky!'"