This character barks
Who is Cerberus?
This character is the laziest slave around--so fessus
Who is Bregans?
A volcanic eruption puts an abrupt end to some iconic characters
"I am the mater familias. I always make sure that the slaves are doing their jobs and that my hair is done up in the latest fashion."
"I am the son of a wealthy Pompeian banker. I used to spend most of my time studying or having debates with my friends, but the disaster that struck our town has forced me to grow up fast."
Who is Quintus?
Rumor has it this character is still sitting in the horto.
Who is Metella?
Our protagonist's loyal companion, this character also gets inducted into the Isiacii and becomes master of the shopkeepers
Who is Clemens?
DAILY DOUBLE
A sacred cat saves the day.
What is the blue book?
"I am a good doctor."
Who is Petro?
"I am the daughter of a tragedy writer and his naggy wife. All the boys love me. They like to come to my house, but my father doesn't like them because they recite dirty poems."
Who is Helena?
This character basically lived and died in his tablinum
Who is Caecilus?
One of the two geographical locations in which we found Quintus (in either the red or blue book).
What is Pompeii (or Alexandria)?
A hunt doomed to go poorly leaves one character in a deathbed
What is the blue book?
DAILY DOUBLE
"I write tragedies, but I'm not really very good at it, despite the fact that my life is a tragedy."
Who is Aristo?
"A rich Pompeian banker bought me near the port one day. His wife had sent him to buy a strong slave, but he chose me instead! I guess it is understandable, though. After all, I am smart, beautiful, and good at fixing my mistress's hair."
Who is Melissa?
DAILY DOUBLE
Afer and Holconius were competitors for this.
What is public office?
This character wipes his sweaty hands in his slaves' hair
Who is Eutychus?
A scurrilous verse is almost the death of an old man!
What is the red book?
"I have great knowledge of most subjects, but especially pyramids, monuments, and crocodiles. I love to share what I know with everyone around me!"
Who is Plancus?
"I am a very great and well-known athlete. One day I was demonstrating my discus-throwing skills in the palestra when some meddling kid broke the nose off my statue!"
Who is Milo?
This character saved baby Quintus
Who is Felix?
This character is made miserable by a wife who never stops nagging
Who is Aristo?
What is the red book?
"I am originally from Syria, but I travel regularly to port cities like Pompeii to trade slaves. Let's discuss business over a nice cup of wine!"
Who is Syphax?
"I trained a bear to impress the king but things got a little out of hand when I took him to the party."
Who is Belimicus?