Tihomir (Bulgarian noble)

He went south, going through Rascia and Dendra, then taking the Byzantine fortresses of Naissus and Skopie.

[1] The strategos Basil Synadenus of Dyrrhachium raised an army from the surrounding lands and marched out to confront the rebels, but his position was undermined by one of his own subordinates, Michael Dermocaites,[1] who complained falsely to the Emperor about Basil's disorderly behaviour and had him arrested.

[1] Dermocaites took over the troops, but quickly lost support because they wanted to choose one of their own, Tihomir.

The troops of Tihomir were to be sent towards the north, Belgrade and Margum, where they would attack Delyan.

During this meeting a debate was held between them and Delyan made the more convincing speech, stating that an army with two leaders will inevitably fail in their common goal.