Samnite Gladiators
Samnite gladiators are tough, vicious killers. No strangers to death, they know little fear and can usually carry all before them. They are armed with a sharp edged, thrusting sword, carry a square shield, and wear a greave (shin guard) on the left leg, chest mail and their distinctive masked helmet, a style based on the Samnite enemies of Rome. They are feared by many enemies, and by all but the most senior of their own side!Comprising prisoners-of-war, slaves, criminals, desperate freemen and Romans eager for glory, fame or riches, they are fatalistic in the face of death and fear little after the rigours of gladiatorial schooling. Those who survive may, at last, be granted their freedom, although many remain to fight on as free men.