: The mastermind who manipulates Brutus into the plot.

: He conquered Gaul (modern France) and famously "crossed the Rubicon" in 49 BCE, sparking a civil war that made him dictator for life.

: A high-minded patriot who joins the conspiracy for "the good of Rome".

: Caesar's loyal friend who turns the public against the assassins with his famous "Friends, Romans, countrymen" speech.