Who is Tarphon from The Source; a Novel and what is their importance?

Tarphon is the governor of Makor in 169. He is from a Canaanite family and is married to a Greek woman, Melissa, which brings him prominence and acceptance in the Seleucid empire. Tarphon has been educated in Athens. He has received the praise of the emperor. He is responsible for organizing the building of a gymnasium with baths in Makor . He is also a reknowned athlete.