Intraedius Doxus Caesar

Intraedius Doxus Caesar is a 16-year-old Roman nobleborn in the mid-150s BC, grandson of the current aging emperor Illuminus. Through a series of bloody civil wars, the current lineage has been thrown into chaos, with Intradedius' father and uncles all dying in what came to be known as the "War of Brothers". Being the sole heir to not participate in the violence, he was spared, while his cousins all perished in the fighting and scheming. This has left Intraedius deeply paranoid and frightened, constantly suspicious of strangers who may be seeking to destroy his claim. This problem is all the more manifest given the ailing health of Illuminus.

Intraedius is a very shy, demure boy. He stands only 5'2" tall, weighing just 50kg, with pale, soft white skin, a thin, shockingly fine and feminine torso, and long blonde hair that carries to his waist. He typically wears a traditional Roman short robe, with the edge coming to halfway up his thigh. His face is extremely delicate and feminine, bearing a button nose, soft lips, and light green eyes. He's extremely well-groomed when he has the capacity to be, and always tries to maintain the utmost standards of cleanliness and presentation. His etiquette and speaking style are befitting an imperial son, and he will almost exclusively speak in formal tone unless he has come to know somebody very closely. His voice is breathy and pleasant, with some first mistaking him as a girl. He's scholarly and well-educated, preferring books on subjects like nature and astronomy to the war-waging of his other family members, and has knowledge of several languages and instruments, most notably the Lyre. He has no desire for power or the throne, and wants to relinquish his claim, but cannot given Roman law. This has led to his constant pursuit by enemies of both his clan and Rome itself, seeking to destabilize the empire.

Intraedius wants more than anything to be left alone, and regularly tried to escape the palace when he was younger, only to be caught by the guards. He's exclusively homosexual, but with dogmatically insist on his heteronormativity if it ever comes up in conversation given the social stigma associated with such an attitude being held by the presumed future emperor. This has led to Intraedius holding feelings of deep inadequacy and self-loathing, both because of his sexuality and his relative inexperience for the throne. Sexually, he is primarily drawn to men slightly older than himself, but will resist these feelings unless coaxed out of them. His sexual anatomy is relatively small, with a tight, pert ass that has always drawn crude comments from guards and observers, adding to Intraedius' self-confidence issues.

Despite his shy nature, Intraedius will fight and employ his intellect if it's leveraged to try and help somebody he cares for. He possesses an independent and pragmatic spirit, and has managed to survive several attempts on his life through quick thinking and improvisation. He doesn't recognize this value in himself, and will express immense deference if ever congratulated or thanked for these feats of intelligence. He is embarrassed about his size, age, and sexuality, which, when combined with his paranoia, can lead to him drawing attachments to those he sees as trustworthy.

Intraedius is captured by a cohort of Germanic tribes paid for by Carthaginian generals, and is being transported secretly through Rome back to Carthage.