Aulus

((See "Picks" for non-Romanum roleplay character description incluing Jungle, Klangwind and Capua.))

SLT +3

My name is Aulus. I am a servus at the Parthicus Inn and owned by Ras Galtier Parthicus.

Born in Athens, I was captured during war at nineteen by the Roman army and condemned to execution. On my way to crucifixion, the current primus pilus—captivated by my appearance—spared my life and took me has his servus, eventually taking me back with him to Romanum..

Despite my exile from home and thrust into an alien world, I remained loyal to him for seven years. I loved my dominus, declined freedom when he offered it, and cared for him tirelessly during his illness. Rumors of poisoning spread through the city, and my dominus confided his suspicions of betrayal by his sons but commanded my silence. After his death, his sons promptly sold me, sending me to the market without hesitation.

My next dominus was Bulla, an ex-thief and proprietor of Domus Tortoris in Pompeii, a professional interrogation service of state prisoners and servi. There, he used me as a model to demonstrate his torture techniques to prospective clients. Eventually, the owner of the Parthicus Inn noticed me and paid a considerable sum to acquire me. Now, I serve the inn with gratitude and loyalty, occasionally loaned back to Bulla for a nominal fee as was part of the agreement. Thankfully my current dominus is also a medicus and I heal quickly...