Poyraz Merchantfitz, (113, 175) was a porter in Hecatompylos.
Poyraz believed in Mithraism.
He lived a life of absolute poverty. Eating or sleeping in a safe place was a constant struggle. He belonged to the low caste of the society, and had some friends among the servants, beggars and workers. He was seen as a true poet, and legends says that he couldn't live without reading and writing. Years after, some of the works Poyraz made are still enjoyed and sometimes studied. He was physically powerful, with a perfect body in a perfect health.He was considered spiritless, and unable to make a decision.
Poyraz, 52 years old, porter, became the new leader of the family.
Aged 62, Poyraz invested time and efforts into a special craft : a nice pillow. People admired him for this work and Poyraz decided to keep it as a family treasure. Later, Poyraz rescued someone from a fire and was admired for that.