William Watson
Lucius
Peronicus was a tallish man, with slender limbs and a rather flimsy build. He
walked with a hunch, and though he was not exceptionally skinny his frame
always gave the impression that it was about to collapse in upon itself. He did
not naturally tan, and his pale pallor helped to create a sickly feel about
him. His complexion was greasy and his nose had a hook, and his eyes were
sunken deeply into his face, creating a natural shadowing around the eyes that
furthered the sickly look. His hair was black and shiny, no doubt a result of
numerous applications of scalp oils. Thin-lipped, sharp-tongued, and with a
propensity to criticize everything and anything, Lucius was not a pleasant man:
in looks or in character. In essence, he did not look like a soldier, much less
a soldier of Rome.
Marcus Julius
was a captain who at the time was in charge of the unit Lucius belonged to.
After the death of Gauis Artulius he was promoted to commander of the left
cavalry flank. He was of medium height, but of a strong medium height, the kind
that commands respect from his peers. He was muscular and had many scars
testifying to his battle prowess. His skin was almost an olive tone of the
Mediterranean peoples, and his features were defined and handsome. In short, he
was everything that Lucius was not: a legionary, a warrior, a fierce patriot,
and a man who was respected and loved. He was the head of the investigation of the
murder of Gauis Artulius for the 4th-6th battalions, and
he was faced with the task of identifying possible suspects for the crime. He
approached this task with an open mind, trying to set aside any preconceived
notions or prejudices that he may have against any soldier. However, his mind
kept gravitating towards a certain decidedly un-soldier like individual, who
had a known dislike for the commander of the legion.
