Nizar is a hero of Calradia and the only one who comes with his own mount, making him well worth the 300 denars he costs to recruit. When you meet him, he claims to be a famous warrior in his homeland, as well as a great poet. This can be confirmed when you see his starting skills as a warrior, and when Matheld admires his way of putting insults into poetry. Nizar likes winning against heavy odds and dislikes fleeing battles, so he's a good option for most combat situations.