In Assassin's Creed III, the Native American character Ratonhnhaké:ton becomes the game's main protagonist.
Ratonhnhaké:ton is a Kanien'kehá:ka man who later adopts the name Connor for easier use among colonial settlers. His story follows his involvement with the Assassins during the American Revolution and his conflict with the Templars, including his father, Haytham Kenway.
Haytham is the game's opening playable character and remains central to the plot, which can cause confusion about the protagonist. Connor Davenport is not his proper name, although “Connor” and the surname associated with his adoptive identity appear in discussions of the character. The game moves through Boston, New York, the frontier, and major events of the Revolution.