A large gladiator with more brawn than brains. He waited five years to fight Crixus in the higher level fights only to have his place taken by Spartacus.
 

The owner of a rival Ludus, Solonius is a constant thorn in Batiatus’ side. When Spartacus makes a mockery of Solonius’ gladiators in the arena, the stakes between the two Ludus owners are raised and the consequences turn bloody. Like a competing mob boss, Solonius attempts to one up Batiatus at every turn, pulling strings and maneuvering the nobility of Capua to favor his own gladiators for their games.

A high ranking member of the senate, he throws gladiator games to honor his family name. Though indulgent of his daughter Ilithyia, he is disappointed by the exploits of her husband Claudius Glaber.






 

A grain merchant to whom Batiatus owes money.