Cassius Longinus

Cassius, a character in the A Courtesan of Rome series, is based off the real life Senator Cassius Longinus and is one of your love interests. He is first seen in A Courtesan of Rome, Chapter 1.

Appearance
Cassius has light brown eyes, short curly black hair, an olive complexion, and a beard. He wears a short-sleeved white tunic with a red cloak draped over one shoulder and fastened with a gold broach, and a red and gold belt.

Background
When Cassius was young, he studied in Greece. There he decided that he didn't want to live a life without love, even though that is hardly something that is expected or supported in most patrician marriages. He never wanted a paterfamilias where he would have life and death power over his wife and children, because it would be difficult to trust in the love of someone who fears what he can do to them. When he turned 18, he joined the legions as it is the only path to the Senate and no other occupation would be acceptable to his family. He says his mother always treated him like a representative of the family, not a child. He left the legions a few years ago, after they fought the Parthians at Carrhae as it was not under orders from the Senate but merely for the hubris and glory of their commander. He led the retreat but not before his commander was killed, twenty thousand men were slaughtered, and more than ten thousand were captured and enslaved.

Personality
Cassius is an honest and reliable man, ready to stand up for those he cares about. He is also the only one in the Senate who openly opposes Caesar, having the courage to stand against him even alone. You find him kind, thoughtful, and generous.

Main Character
Cassius is Main Character's first patron and is immediately smitten by her. He tells her that he had competition in securing her debut, but also used it to draw other Senators to his villa, who would ordinarily decline the invitation. If she decides to share a meal with him in Chapter 2, he talks a little about his childhood. In Chapter 3, he gives her an amphora.

Sabina
Cassius is Sabina's cousin.

Trivia

 * He is a real person who lived in ancient Rome and the first Love Interest who is based off a real person. Historically, he masterminded the conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar.
 * Despite this, his character design bears a resemblance to Colombian singer and songwriter Maluma
 * If you adopt the monkey, he will tell the Main Character that his brother brought him a monkey when he was 10 years old.