(Just to amke it clear - the meaning of the title is "The citizen number 1 in Rome" in a matter of rank, not as the first one in the city ever).
You are a citizen of Rome. Year - 150 bc. Your goal - whatever you want. Aim for the stars.
A little background -
Rome. Rome control almost the entire Peninsula. To the north, the many gauls tribes. To the east, on Italy, Rome share the land with the samnites and the Marsic tribes, all client kingdomes of Rome. In the south there is the african province, the occupied state of Carthage. To the west, almost the entire Iberian Peninsula is under Roma control. Rome control greece as well, and the entire western Coastline, all up to Venice. Rome also control Asia - or as we call it today, the western coast of Turkey. And for last, the islands of Corsica and Sardinia, which are under control as well.
Rome the city - Rome is built like some kind of a circle. In the center lay the Forum. This is the center if the city. To its west lay the "uoper" markets, like book shops and so. To the south lay the "medium" markets, like the leather market and the fish market. To the east there is the suburba - the poor district of the city. Some decent peoples live there, eveb from the higher classes, but the atmosphear is rough and gangs rule som eparts of it. Its not advised to travel there by night. To the far west lay the port, on both sides of the Tiber. Between the port and the market the jewish and syrian district stand. To the north stand the Capitol - wher the rich live. The most expensive part.
Rome is a republic. All (wealthy male who have a citizenship of the city) can nominate themselves to become a senator. There you can get many jobs, from being the one who take care of the city treasurey or the one who handle the sewers, uo to become the city Consul (one of two, as there are 2 consul at any time). You have to possed 5000 dinariis, half in assests, to get to the rank of being able to nominate yourself.. Guaranties by others can be count as well. Oh, and bribes are totaly legit.
There is also the class of the "Legaties" - a man owning a public horse. Something like a knight, but belong to the City and do mostly clerc jobs, but can be promoted.
And af cours, the army. You have to get your own equipment, and off you go to capua wher you can train and becone a legioneer.
There are many other things you can become. From an assassin, to a runner of a street gang, to a merchant, and maybe even travel aboard.
Name - (If you dont have a 'real' roman name you want to use, add "ilius" or "mos" to your name. Example - "Barackimos obamilius" Bio - are you a Latin? Or an Italian? Maybe even jewish, a ex-slave from almost anywher or a travler. Feel free. Abilities - (choose 3 things you are good at, subjects you studied or traits. Examples - 'surgeon', 'cook', 'lawyer', 'strong', 'healthy' and so on). Social class - (plebh/Patriach [patriach - The former royalty, the original citizens of Rome, Plebhs - well, the rest) Social rank - (choose from the following - 5, 4, or 3.) [5 - "commoners" - the lowest of lowest of society, ex-slaves, refugies and non-citizens. Work on random jobs and more or less live on the free bread the city provide. Live on the poor areas of rome. 4 - owner of some properties, like a workshop or a small shop. Can also be from the low clercs, or small priests. 3 - from the less wealty "royalty", or a son of a merchant. You do have education and maybe even some financial help, but not much. You can vote and nominate yourself to the Senate]. Items - Dagger, An apple, plain white toga, Writing feather and sone papers. [i](Your speical items belonged to you. Things you carry.) Assest - small appartment in the suburba (4th floor, heat, no running water) (The more massive things you own. A boat, for example) Money - 1500 / (social rank) Denarii.
Name - Magnus Rufus Bio -.Born into a large family that has lived in Rome for many generations. The family name is well known in the docks for getting just what you're looking for. Most family members work in the ''family business'', while others are guards working on the docks. Some areas of the wharf are considered under our 'rotection', we mind our own, and others know not to come looking for trouble. Magnus found a liking to dagger work and soon became an assassin for the family. Abilities - Stealth, Thief, Bladework (fighting with a blade) Social class - Pleb Social rank - 4 Items - .Daggers, spatha, leather cloak, an apple, plain white toga, writing feather and some papers. Assets - small apartment in the harbor (5th floor, heat, no running water) Money - 379 Denarii
I bring over the wine. 'That? Ah... There's going to be a parade for some prince, I thinks he's African. You don't look like a man from around here, what brought you to this part of Roma?'
"Im from Numidia. This "rince" want to be the king of Numidia. But he is not the rightfull one.*He grab the wine you gave him, and push over you a little sac, and drink. He try to hide his discustion* It will be very good for Numidia if he will... disapear".
Name - Magnus Rufus Bio -.Born into a large family that has lived in Rome for many generations. The family name is well known in the docks for getting just what you're looking for. Most family members work in the ''family business'', while others are guards working on the docks. Some areas of the wharf are considered under our 'rotection', we mind our own, and others know not to come looking for trouble. Magnus found a liking to dagger work and soon became an assassin for the family. Abilities - Stealth, Thief, Bladework (fighting with a blade) Social class - Pleb Social rank - 4 Items - .Daggers, spatha, leather cloak, an apple, plain white toga, writing feather and some papers. Assets - small apartment in the harbor (5th floor, heat, no running water) Money - 379 Denarii
'Now when you say ''disappear'', do you mean totally or would you rather some evidence left behind?' I take the pouch and look inside it.
Name - Magnus Rufus Bio -.Born into a large family that has lived in Rome for many generations. The family name is well known in the docks for getting just what you're looking for. Most family members work in the ''family business'', while others are guards working on the docks. Some areas of the wharf are considered under our 'rotection', we mind our own, and others know not to come looking for trouble. Magnus found a liking to dagger work and soon became an assassin for the family. Abilities - Stealth, Thief, Bladework (fighting with a blade) Social class - Pleb Social rank - 4 Items - .Daggers, spatha, leather cloak, an apple, plain white toga, writing feather and some papers. Assets - small apartment in the harbor (5th floor, heat, no running water) Money - 479 Denarii
'You have yourself a deal.' I put the pouch under my cloak and walk off.
The Stranger tell you "You will get the rest after i hear you done your job. You better use more peoples to the task. He will be guarded by royal palace guards".
He give you a craved sword, with Ivory hilt and numidian Bronze. There is a Topaz in the pommel, and another shorter sword, with a hilt made of horn and no jewel in the pommel.
"I will be more then glad if you will use this sword" he say.
Name - Magnus Rufus Bio -.Born into a large family that has lived in Rome for many generations. The family name is well known in the docks for getting just what you're looking for. Most family members work in the ''family business'', while others are guards working on the docks. Some areas of the wharf are considered under our 'rotection', we mind our own, and others know not to come looking for trouble. Magnus found a liking to dagger work and soon became an assassin for the family. Abilities - Stealth, Thief, Bladework (fighting with a blade) Social class - Pleb Social rank - 4 Items - .Daggers, spatha, leather cloak, an apple, plain white toga, writing feather and some papers. Assets - small apartment in the harbor (5th floor, heat, no running water) Money - 479 Denarii
I pick up the swords. 'Why these? Something important about them?'
"These are Numidian swords. They will send the messege". He say. He then proceed to the door. "Ill meet you here a day after i hear this fake contender is dead". He vanish into the night.
Name - Magnus Rufus Bio -.Born into a large family that has lived in Rome for many generations. The family name is well known in the docks for getting just what you're looking for. Most family members work in the ''family business'', while others are guards working on the docks. Some areas of the wharf are considered under our 'rotection', we mind our own, and others know not to come looking for trouble. Magnus found a liking to dagger work and soon became an assassin for the family. Abilities - Stealth, Thief, Bladework (fighting with a blade) Social class - Pleb Social rank - 4 Items - .Daggers, spatha, leather cloak, an apple, plain white toga, writing feather and some papers. Assets - small apartment in the harbor (5th floor, heat, no running water) Money - 479 Denarii
I get a feel for the blades, weighing them in my hands. I sheath them alongside my sword. I walk outside and have a look around for the woman I made a deal with earlier.
Name - Magnus Rufus Bio -.Born into a large family that has lived in Rome for many generations. The family name is well known in the docks for getting just what you're looking for. Most family members work in the ''family business'', while others are guards working on the docks. Some areas of the wharf are considered under our 'rotection', we mind our own, and others know not to come looking for trouble. Magnus found a liking to dagger work and soon became an assassin for the family. Abilities - Stealth, Thief, Bladework (fighting with a blade) Social class - Pleb Social rank - 4 Items - .Daggers, spatha, leather cloak, an apple, plain white toga, writing feather and some papers. Assets - small apartment in the harbor (5th floor, heat, no running water) Money - 479 Denarii
'Hello there. You, with the buckets of fish! Ya I believe we have some business to finish!'
"Yea, these fishs are for you. Im affraid that i dont have enough money to pay you... but greichus here suggested a good idea. He say thet whenever you will need a medical threat, he is here for you uncharged. Ill be in your debt too. You propebly saved my life. You know what... i have this Pair of good legioneer boots and a standard principese* armor (scale armor). Will this be enough?" She ask.
*principese - the roman army was based on 3 lines - Hastaii, pincipes and triarii. Hastai - first line and less wealty ones, triarii - the more experinced and wealty. Principes - 2 line, main fighting force.
