In Timon of Athens, Timon's loyal steward is Flavius.
Flavius is one of the few people who recognizes that Timon's extravagant generosity is destroying his fortune. While Timon showers money and gifts on flattering friends, Flavius repeatedly warns him that his estates are being sold and his debts are mounting.
Timon initially treats the warning as an insult, but later discovers that Flavius was right. When Timon retreats into the wilderness after being rejected by his friends, Flavius searches for him. His loyalty contrasts sharply with the behavior of Timon's wealthy companions, who accept his gifts but refuse to help him when he becomes poor.
A common mix-up is Apemantus, the cynical philosopher who criticizes Timon's generosity. Alcibiades is another important figure, a military leader who later marches against Athens. Flavius is different from both: he is Timon's household steward and the play's clearest example of genuine devotion.