Allies

Quite a few allies return from AC 2, which are:


 * Leonardo Da Vinci- Ezio's closest friend who designs weapons for the Borgia(only because he is under threat) and makes cool weapons for Ezio, later on after completing his quests, he gives Ezio a Parachute.
 * Caterina Sforza- The Beautiful wife of the King of Forli, or once as, as she is found in bed with Ezio at the start of the game, and aids Ezio and his other allies until she gets captured. After being rescued,she decides to head back to Forli.
 * Niccolo Machiavelli- An assassin like Ezio, Niccolo provides Ezio with information about his foes and also was the one who bought Ezio to Rome. Niccolo also was reported to be a traitor, but turned out it was a mercenary working for the Borgia.
 * La Volpe- Returns after guiding Ezio to an ancient tomb in AC 2, was the one who considered Machiavelli a traitor. La Volpe runs the thieves guilds across Rome and had many Challenges for Ezio.
 * Bartolemeo D'alviani- A war fighter. Saved by Ezio in AC2, Bartolemeo returns to run the Mercenary guilds in Rome. You also help him fight against the French army run by The Baron Da Valois.
 * Maria and Claudia Auditore Da Firenze- The mother and sister of Ezio return to run the prostitute guilds. Claudia becomes an Assassin late in the game and leave Maria to run the Rosa In Fiore.