The Pride of Carthage

Scipio Africanus

A prudent and arrogant adversary whose legendary clemency is treated as calculated political tool.

Hannibal Barca

A deeply humanized warrior and family man whose tactical genius is balanced by personal weariness.

Sophonisba

Fictionalized as Hannibal's youngest sister to integrate her into the Barcid family tragedy.

Fabius Maximus

A competent Roman strategist whose attrition tactics are a primary source of Punic frustration.