Altair is a master assassin, and part of the Hashshashin sect. Over the course of the game he kills nine key men who are involved in a conspiracy to tear apart the holy land. The game is set in 1191, during the third crusade and takes place in the cities: Jerusalem, Acre and Damascus. Altair travels to these cities on a black horse, and kills his victims with a variety of weapons. While his face is always hidden, he is recognizable by his distinctive white outfit.
With the ability to run on walls, swing off poles, jump and flip, and much, much more, the Prince of Persia has had a fairly hearty career. With his first appearance in 1989, the Prince has seen several adventures becoming the veteran hero.