Pentoshi

Pentoshi are the inhabitants of Pentos, a Free City on the western coast of Essos facing the Narrow Sea across from Westeros. Pentos is one of the major commercial hubs of the Free Cities, and the Pentoshi are known for their extensive trading networks and cosmopolitan population. The city is governed by a prince and a council drawn from its merchant elite, and it maintains diplomatic ties with other Free Cities as well as rulers in Westeros.

Society and economy among the Pentoshi center on commerce, finance, and diplomacy. The Pentoshi merchant houses exert considerable influence in the city’s political and cultural life, while the population includes a mix of foreign merchants, artisans, and residents drawn from across Essos. This cosmopolitan environment has contributed to Pentos’ reputation as a place of opportunity and negotiation.

A prominent contemporary Pentoshi figure in the story is Illyrio Mopatis, a wealthy Pentoshi merchant who plays a key role in the early events surrounding Daenerys Targaryen. In both the books and the television adaptation, the Pentoshi are portrayed as shrewd and well-connected traders with significant influence within and beyond Pentos.

See also: Pentos, Free Cities, Illyrio Mopatis, Daenerys Targaryen.