The sons of the Scipii

Cornelius – 54 years old and head of the Scipii family. Married to Metella (52) and blessed with four sons. Cornelius served in the Roman army for many years during the campaigns to dominate the Italian peninsular. His skills in battle eventually led to him achieving the rank of Legionary commander before he chose to retire from the military and pursue a political career. He is often accompanied by his old friend and one time mentor Julianus (aged retainer)

Traits – Faction Leader, Good commander, Politician, Skilled bureaucrat, stern and skilled infantry commander. Command=3, Management=4 and Influence=4.

Julianus – 36 years old and faction heir as Cornelius’s eldest son. Married to Antistia (30) with two sons, Flavius (11) and Lucius (8) Julianus served in northern Italy with the Legions. Although much of his time was spent on garrison duties he did fight more than one battle against Gallic tribes looking to settle in Roman lands. He rose to the rank of Tribune before retiring from the army to join his father in Rome and learn all he would need to know in order to one day lead the family. He is often found in the company of one Marcus Agrippa, a stern disciplinarian and friend from the Legions (Drill Master)

Traits – Faction heir, confidant commander, natural born general, Political animal and Chancer. Command=4, Management=0 and Influence=2.

Quintus – 35 years old and 2nd son of Cornelius. Married to Crispina (30) with a daughter Placidia (6) and a son Publius (2) Quintus joined the army shortly after his brother Julianus. He was posted to the same legion and followed his brother through the ranks. When Julianus retired from active service Quintus was promoted to Tribune in his stead. Although not a naturally gifted leader of men Quintus was well suited to command and eventually won promotion to Legionary Commander. Shortly afterwards he was recalled to Rome by his father, ready to participate in the Senates new grand scheme.

Traits – Command talent, political animal, sharp and open handed. Command=2, Management=0 and Influence=3.

Gaius - 29 years old and the 3rd son of Cornelius. Unmarried. Gaius shares his eldest brother's gift, he is a natural leader of men and has an excellent grasp of campaign strategy as well as battle tactics. Despite this he had up to now not chosen a life in the military but instead put his sharp mind to work in the political circuits of Rome. When Julianus retired from active duty Gaius enlisted (to do his duty as he has often been heard quoting) but before he left to begin his training his family was entrusted a new great task.

Traits – Natural born general, political animal, sharp, open handed and authoritarian. Command=4, Management=0 and Influence=3

Aulus – 14 years old and 4th son of Cornelius. Aulus has not yet come of age and so has not yet had much experience beyond his tutors, his parents and of course his brothers. He has of yet to show any great qualities like his elder siblings but there is still time. Quite recently Aulus was taken down with a fever and was thought unlikely to survive at one point. Thankfully he pulled through in the end, perhaps showing an inner strength.