Barbod the Great : Court musician of the king Khosrau II who created the first musical system in the Middle East, known as the Royal Khosravani and dedicated to the king himself.
Nagisa : The court musician who collaborated with Barbod on his famous septet piece the Royal Khosravani.
Sarkash : Though not as renowned as Barbod or Nakisa, he was a remarkable musician.
Rostam Farrokhzād : The last great general of Sassanids. While unsuccessful at repelling the Arab Muslim invaders, Iranian folklore and history consider him a hero.