Rome: Total War / Characters
Rome: Total War characters and roles
Identify the important characters, recruitable allies and roles in Rome: Total War.
Edition covered
The original 2004 Imperial Campaign and its PC rules. The cover advertises the later Collection. Pictures show the base campaign in Feral Interactive's mobile port, with touch controls and interface differences. Barbarian Invasion, Alexander and Rome Remastered rules are outside this guide.
3 characters · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.
Characters
More characters
- Family member — General and governor · Leads a bodyguard and can govern a settlement.
- Assassin — Covert agent · Attempts assassinations and building sabotage.
- Centurion Marcus — Battle advisor · Reports battlefield developments and tactical advice.
Quick notes
- Match the character to the assignment. An army can march without a family general, but an experienced general brings a bodyguard and leadership.
- Read traits before choosing a governor. Command, management and influence are different strengths.
- Scout before committing the army. A spy can inspect a target without moving the entire army into an uncertain battle.
- Send diplomats ahead of distant wars. Negotiators need to reach another faction.
Read traits before choosing a governor
| Task | Useful character | What to inspect |
|---|---|---|
| Lead a field army | Family general | Command and bodyguard condition |
| Govern a city | Family member | Management and relevant traits |
| Inspect an enemy city | Spy | Infiltration chance |
| Arrange trade rights | Diplomat | Reachable faction representative |
Useful tip
Negotiators need to reach another faction. Begin the journey before you urgently need trade rights or a ceasefire, especially when your next campaign crosses the sea.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Rome: Total War publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Original PC manual | store.steampowered.com |
| Licensed picture gallery | www.feralinteractive.com |