L. J. Trafford worked as a tour guide, after gaining a BA Hons in ancient history. This experience was a perfect introduction to writing, involving as it did the need for entertainment and a hefty amount of invention (it's how she got tips!). She now works in London doing something whizzy with databases.
The Imperial Family
Emperor Nero*
Empress Statilia Messalina*
The Staff-Freed or Freeborn
Tiberius Claudius Epaphroditus-the emperor's private secretary*
Tiberius Claudius Philo-the emperor's private secretary's secretary
Calvia Crispinilla-mistress of the wardrobe*
Phaon-head of the messenger section*
Ofonius Tigellinus-Praetorian prefect (the drunk one)*
Nymphidius Sabinus-Praetorian prefect (the sober one)*
Felix-head of slave placements and overseer
The Staff-Slaves
Artemina (Mina)-keeper of the towel
Alexander (Alex)-messenger
Sporus-part time empress*
Straton-an overseer of exceptional skills
Lysander-announcer
Daphne-a seamstress
Erotica-a girl of obvious talents
In Spain
Galba-would-be emperor*
Titus Vinius-Galba's second in command*
Cornelius Laco-Galba's second, second in command*
Icelus-Galba's freedman*
Marcus Salvius Otho-a skilled courtier*
*Historical personages