Who is Sextus Roscius (the Elder) from Roman Blood and what is their importance? Roma_Sub_Rosa English & Literature Sextus Roscius (the Elder) | Roman Blood

Sextus Roscius (pater) is a wealthy landowner from the Ameria region. Twice married, Roscius (pater) never recovered from the death of his favorite younger son, Gaius. And although Gaius's death from food poisoning was believed to be an accident, the old man never ceased blaming his older son, Sextus, for the boy's death. Following Gaius's death, Roscius (pater) left his older son to oversee his extensive land holdings in and around Ameria and moved to a fashionable section of Rome. He was intent on living the high life, and spent his money freely. Roscius (pater) was known to frequent the brothels in the Subura. He had a relationship with a young prostitute named Elena and fathered a child with her.