Rome Test

This Rome character test is inspired by psychometric methodology and based on research into the characters of the series. The test provides feedback such as the following:

Lucius Vorenus

Lucius Vorenus is a stoic, honor-bound centurion who tries to live by rigid Republican virtues in a world that constantly betrays them. He is defined by pietas—duty to Rome, his gods, and his family—even when that duty destroys his private happiness. At the start, he is a severe disciplinarian, deeply uncomfortable with corruption or bending the rules. Conflict pushes him toward rational, rule-based responses, yet his suppressed emotions can erupt into frightening, jealous rage. Beneath the upright soldier is a man desperate to be a good husband and father, yet he is often incapable of tenderness until it is almost too late.

Atia of the Julii

Atia of the Julii is an ambitious, sexually uninhibited patrician matron who rules from the shadows in a system that denies women formal power. She orchestrates alliances through seduction, bribery, and intimidation, fiercely protecting her family’s status while weaponizing charm to navigate a male-dominated world. Her approach to conflict is aggressive and strategic, relying on quick, opportunistic moves rather than long-term restraint. Beneath her ruthless, dragon-lady exterior lies a mother whose manipulations have made her obsolete in the new order she helped create. She masks vulnerability with sarcasm and theatrical rage, embodying the personal cost of living entirely for power and survival.

Gaius Julius Caesar

Gaius Julius Caesar is a charismatic, calculating general-statesman who believes he can remake Rome for the better, yet his ambition and mercy together doom him. He is brilliant in both war and politics, usually calm and deliberate, though he occasionally explodes in fury when confronted with cruelty. He positions himself as a champion of the plebs, enacting reforms to make life fairer for commoners, yet his consolidation of power enrages patrician elites and fuels accusations of tyranny. His conflict style is measured but uncompromising. He marches on Rome when blocked, yet readily grants amnesty to former enemies, a generosity that ultimately helps his assassins succeed.

Octavia of the Julii

Octavia of the Julii is a sensitive, intelligent aristocrat who begins as her mother’s compliant pawn and gradually asserts a quieter, more humane strength. Initially framed as a dutiful daughter used as a bargaining chip in political schemes, she matures into someone who resists manipulation without becoming equally ruthless. Her conflict style is largely avoidant and conciliatory; she tries to soothe tensions and often internalizes pain rather than lashing out. She seeks authentic connection in a world of transactional alliances, finding solace in relationships that defy social norms. Her hidden depth lies in her capacity to endure humiliation without losing her empathy or moral center.

Gaius Octavian

Gaius Octavian is a preternaturally intelligent, emotionally chilly strategist who turns trauma and exclusion into a ruthless quest for ordered power. He analyzes conflicts with clinical logic, preferring law, propaganda, and calculated cruelty over battlefield heroics. His relationship to authority is complex; he reveres Caesar’s example but is willing to coerce or discard any ally once they threaten his long-term design for Rome. Fear and vulnerability show as withdrawal and an obsessive need to control narrative. He builds empires through intellect while logic slowly chokes passion to death, becoming the archetype of people who sacrifice warmth and spontaneity for control, success, and safety.

Mark Antony

Mark Antony is a swaggering, sensual soldier whose hunger for pleasure and fierce loyalty to Caesar clash with his political responsibilities. He is introduced as a crude, boorish, and wildly charismatic figure—a heavy-drinking womanizer who treats life as a series of appetites to be satisfied. Despite his hedonism, he is a gifted commander and tactician who commands deep respect from his men. He handles conflict with directness and bravado, often preferring physical intimidation to subtle maneuvering. Beneath his tough exterior lies a man who genuinely loves his comrades, seeking belonging and joy in a world that is rapidly turning cold, technocratic, and joyless.

Titus Pullo

Titus Pullo is a coarse, fun-loving legionary whose hedonism masks a profound capacity for loyalty and conscience. Introduced as a man who lives for fighting, drink, and immediate pleasure, he often charges into conflict with reckless abandon rather than careful calculation. He distrusts formal authority and frequently ignores military regulations, yet he remains deeply devoted to his comrades, particularly his partner Lucius Vorenus. Beneath his rough exterior lies a romantic heart and a surprising aptitude for mentorship. His journey from a brawling soldier to a man of responsibility highlights his resilience, proving that even those who seem fundamentally messy can grow through second chances.

Servilia of the Junii

Servilia of the Junii is a proud, refined aristocrat whose deep love for Caesar curdles into all-consuming vengeance when she is humiliated and discarded by his inner circle. She is defined by her intense concern for ancestral dignity, social standing, and the long-term survival of her house. Initially a sophisticated political actor, she handles conflict through influence and moral pressure, but she eventually turns to ritualized cursing and manipulation when her status is threatened. Beneath her composed exterior lies a fragile, obsessive nature. She embodies the tragedy of a woman who sees her lofty principles co-opted by wounded pride, ultimately choosing self-annihilation over surrender.