Marcus Tullius Atticus, a gladiator owner and politician, was part of a long line of family that owned gladiators and took part in Romans Senate. Being the youngest of three brothers, he was always out to prove himself to his brothers and family. This ambitious mentality would be the driving force for achieving his goals as a strong politician and greatest gladiator owner in Rome. Marcus grew up studying Greek philosophers, historians, poets, and warfare. He spoke Greek and Latin, which portrayed himself as a cultured Roman. Marcus was gifted mentally but not physically, which inclined him to participate in the family business of gladiators. This was his outlet for his love of war and battles.   Marcus was not your typical senator; his projection on people was very simplistic. He did not wear lavish garments and speak so highly of himself like many other magistrates, instead, he let his actions speak for himself.

Marcus grew up and resided on Palantine Hill along with other upper class romans, overlooking much Rome. His family had resided on top of Palantine Hill for generations, making most of their wealth from farming ventures. With the wealth gained from agriculture, they would participate in the gladiatorial games, which was part of the family tradition. Marcus two older brothers, who conformed to the typical elite’s mindsets of the upper Roman class, did not share the same ambitions as Marcus; they were content with their status in life.

Marcus wanted to be the greatest gladiator owner in Rome. His house on Palantine Hill contained a training area for his gladiators. He actively participated in their training when he was not busy with his business and political duties. With the defeat of Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus in Spain at the battle of Munda, Publius Servilius Casca Longus plans to hold a gladiatorial tournament in honor of Caesars victory. Casca, who is a close friend and shares family loyalty to Caesar, sees this as his opportunity to propel himself among Rome’s elites.  Casca is part of the Tribune of the People, which puts him in Rome’s upper class but he embodies the goal of becoming a magistrate. With a win at the games, he will be able to gain the respect of the Roman people.