Starting character? I've got to many character concepts already to settle for just one...but all are with the Empire
And doubtless I'll make more as I play the game more.
Please note that I don't know ancient Greek. All names are based on sounding nice to my hears and looking nice in my eyes. And note that fighting styles may be changed after I get some experience with the Bannerlord system and so can move from there. And yes, most will fight as medium cavalry because that's the playstyle that I have discovered is the best one for my preferences, but they are all subject to possible change in the future.
Alexis Demokrates: An urban creature who's going to make himself a very rich man by merchant enterprizes to fund a playboy lifestyle. Will fight as medium cavalry.
Alyxos Heraklidae: Kind of inspired by Herakles in his aspect as a brute, so focused on strength and stamina, and will if possible solve all problems he encounters with violence. Haven't decided if he'll be mounted or on foot, but will fight with a big freaking mace to smash people into the ground.
Antiochos Hippodeimon: Arrogant and rash, he's always ready to crush barbarians and peasants alike who don't know their place. Will fight as heavy cavalry.
Hipponia Areia: Amazon inspiration on the more modern view so probably very honorable and will aid fellow women when she can. She's going to fight as light cavalry with spear and javelin, practicing speed before massive armour.
Jason Thessilikos: An aristocratic elitist who is very friendly to fellow aristocrats and pretty chivalrous, but treats commoners as dirt and will build his wealth on horses (if possible). Will fight as medium cavalry.
Kastor Apollonida: Will have a Apollon theme and focus on mental attributes as well as singing and playing, if such are possible. In battle he'll be an archer, mounted or not, and if I can make a silver bow for him all the better.
Lykourgos Lacedaimon: Conservative as hell and won't accept income from anyting but looting and farmwork, and hold city dwellers, merchants and foreigners in the outmost contempt. Will fight as medium cavalry.
Aegeos Erechteid: A bit of a snake in that he's ll be wise and savy but treacherous and unempathic to others. And he will keep grudges very long and very seriously and take revenge for every slight if he can. Will probably fight as cavalry with a focus on striking hard and fast, but probably rather fragile if the enemy manages to strike back at him.
Areus Agiad: A bit of Ares inspiration for this guy who is mad with bloodlust and hates peace more than anything else. No income except that from looting and battles will be accepted, save holdings forced on him, and no prisoners taken. Will fight as medium cavalry and live to kill.
Ariston Eurypontos: Will strive for eventually marry into the Imperial and gentle ease it from power and give that power to himself and his kin. Will probably fight as medium cavalry.
Nabis Arkhos: A treacherous and devious man who aims to claim the title of Emperor for himself and will do whatever it takes for him to wear the purple. I expect this to be a very underhanded gameplay with a great rebellion in the end to take what's left of the Empire for himself. Will probably fight as medium cavalry.
Ogyges Pyrimidae: He just wishes to watch the world burn. Probably a cruel guy who toys with his prisoners and cares nothing for the life of his enemies or "allies".
Pyrrhos Epikiron: With this guy I shall attempt an Alexander-game. Namely to build and army and then attempt to conquer the entire map in a single go, if possible without a single holding to start with. From there all reinfocements must be gathered on the march and I may not spend any time to consolidate or, heaven forbid, retreat. Always forward and always to victory! I expect to ultimately fail in this but I also expect the road there to be a quite a ride.
Will probably fight as medium cavalry.
Theodora Phobia: A meaner version of the Amazon who is bloodthirsty and will spread fear before her as she spears anyone who defies her. Will probably fight as medium cavalry.