RTW Characters

Overview

Rome: Total War has a total of 5 Characters. Each character has it's own set of skills and abilities.

Family Member

Family Members are the most important character for every faction as they can Command Armies or Govern Settlements throughout the land.

• Command

This attribute determines the character's ability to lead an army in battle. A family member can start off with between 0-2 stars in command and can earn more by fighting and winning battles. An army without a general is more likely to rout in battle than an army that is led by a family member, even if he has 0 command.

Command	Description
0
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4	This man has a basic talent for command, although he sometimes lacks confidence.
5
6
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8
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10

• Management

This attribute determines the character's ability to govern a province. Higher management increases income and public order in the assigned settlement.

Management	Description
0
1	This man should not be entrusted with running a shrimp stall, let alone anything important.
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

• Loyalty

This attribute is very important as it gauges the character's willingness to serve and follow your faction. All family members start off with a loyalty rating of 4 which can either increase or decrease depending on several factors such as traits, retainers, religion, and events. A family member with less than 4 loyalty is considered a dangerous liability that will either rebel against you or join another faction.

Loyalty	Description
0
1
2	This man proclaims his loyalty to his friends and 'the cause', often just a little bit too loudly.
3
4
5
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7
8	This man is seen as solidly loyal to his comrades-in-arms, no matter what may come to pass.
9
10

• Influence

Influence	Description
0
1
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4
5
6	More often than not this man's counsel is listened to with respect even if it does not always carry the day.
7
8
9
10

Diplomat

• Influence

Spy

• Subterfuge

Assassin

• Subterfuge