Ezio is an Assassin, a member of a secretive organization that dates back thousands of years. He is a historical character who lived during the Italian Renaissance, in the late fifteenth to early sixteenth centuries. He lived in Florence, Italy and was trained by his father to protect him from the Templars. He is known for his skills as an Assassin, and as the leader of his own family. His iconic costume includes a white-red robe, a hidden knife, and a hood. He was immortalized in pop culture through the "Assassin's Creed" video game series.