Death of Emperor Trajan

A broad-shouldered man in his mid-60s, his once-powerful frame now withered by illness. His face bears deep lines of both age and command, with a strong Roman nose and piercing gray eyes that still hold authority despite his weakened state. His short-cropped hair and beard are iron-gray.

A man in his early 40s with a lean, athletic build from years of military service. His face is angular with sharp, intelligent eyes and close-cropped dark hair beginning to show streaks of gray. His beard is neatly trimmed in contemporary Roman fashion. His hands bear callouses from sword practice and scroll handling alike.

A middle-aged Greek doctor with a lean, wiry build and deep-set, intelligent eyes. His olive skin is weathered from years of travel, and his dark hair is streaked with gray, tied back in a simple knot. His hands are clean but show the calluses of frequent washing and preparation of remedies.

A seasoned military commander in his late 40s, tall and broad-shouldered with a weathered face marked by years of campaigning. His short-cropped hair is peppered with grey, and a deep scar runs from his left temple to his jawline—a testament to his service in Dacia. His posture remains rigid despite the somber occasion, a soldier’s discipline ingrained in his bones.

A young male household slave in his early 20s, of slender build with short, dark curly hair and olive-toned skin. His hands are calloused from labor, and his posture is slightly hunched from years of servitude. His dark eyes are downcast but attentive to the physician's commands.