Aulus

Aulus serves as Batiatus' loyal enforcer, handling errands and carrying out underhanded tasks without question. He was directly responsible for murdering Sura, Spartacus' wife, under Batiatus’ orders—a deed that ultimately led to Spartacus’ vengeance, Aulus' death, and the uprising that sparked the rebellion.

Names	Aulus
Gender	Male
Race	Human
Occupation	Assassin
Origin	Spartacus: Blood and Sand Episode 6: "Delicate Things" (February 26, 2010)
Alignment	Mixed
Age	Unknown
Created By	Steven S. DeKnight, Tracy Bellomo & Andrew Chambliss
Height	185.42cm (6ft 1in)
Weight	84 kg (185 lbs)

Appearance

Aulus is a stocky man of average height with a rough appearance, characterized by his hairy build and short, dark hair. Despite his unassuming looks, he possesses skills in stealth and combat that make him effective in his illicit activities.

Personality

Aulus is morally bankrupt, driven purely by greed and indulgence in wine and women. He carries out Batiatus' schemes with no hesitation, showing a complete lack of ethical boundaries. His loyalty is shallow, as he is quick to betray or abandon any allegiance when faced with danger or self-preservation.

Biography

Blood and Sand

When Sura's caravan arrives at the ludus, Aulus is bloodied and claims the group was attacked en route from Neapolis. He appears to bear a wound as he delivers the tragic news of the supposed attack.

Later, Aulus speaks privately with Batiatus regarding the change of plans to kill Sura before her return to the ludus. Despite the grim task, Aulus is content with the coin he receives for his cooperation.

When Batiatus takes Magistrate Calavius captive in the sewers as part of his revenge, Aulus is tasked with guarding the prisoner. While on duty, he falls asleep and is abruptly awoken by Ashur. Checking on the unconscious Calavius, Aulus leans in only to be attacked—the magistrate bites a chunk out of his neck. Furious, Aulus beats the Roman in retaliation until Ashur intervenes, advising Aulus to seek medical aid while he takes over the watch.

Aulus visits the Medicus, who inquires about the injury. Aulus dismissively describes the culprit as "a rabid dog soon to be put down." After consuming a drink to help him rest, Aulus retires to recover.

Spartacus, suspecting foul play regarding Sura's death, awakens beside the resting Aulus. Examining his neck, Spartacus finds no wound and interrogates him about the supposed attack on Sura's caravan. Under pressure, Aulus confesses that Batiatus ordered Sura's murder. Enraged, Spartacus strangles Aulus to death for his role in the betrayal.

Mira enters and witnesses the aftermath. Spartacus instructs her to bind him to stage the scene as though Aulus succumbed to his injuries. The next day, Ashur informs Batiatus of Aulus' death, subtly reminding him that Aulus knew too much. While Batiatus harbors minor suspicions, he accepts Aulus' demise as tying up loose ends.

Trivia

• Historically, "Aulus" was among the ten most common Roman personal names.
• The name "Aulus" is believed to have Etruscan origins.
• The Latin term for assassin, Sicarius, translates to "dagger man."