Gaius Valerian

"Time for you to run, brother. You've overstayed your welcome as it is."

Physical Appearance
Olive skinned, brown eyed, and dark haired, Gaius bears a strong resemblance to his brother Tiberius. Instead of a soldier's build, however, he has the soft body of an academic from his years of study at the Minrathous Circle of Magi.

He has a taste for fine clothing but not the means to obtain it thanks to his impoverished background. When he does obtain an allowance, he tends to spend it on fine pieces for his wardrobe. This gives him a somewhat mismatched look, with some items threadbare and others of the finest make.

Personality
Gaius is hungry for distinction and acceptance by the upper class of Tevinter. He was born with a magical gift that his family had lacked for centuries and grew up secure in the knowledge that he was special. He used his determination and hunger for acceptance to climb through the ranks of the Minrathous Circle. On the edge of achieving his goals, he has become fully accustomed to the lifestyle of the Magister, with all of the arrogance and entitlement that comes with it. He will stop at nothing to maintain the position he worked so hard to attain.

History
Gaius grew up with Tiberius Valerian in an impoverished neighborhood of Minrathous. When his magic manifested, his father and brother toiled to afford to send him to the Minrathous Circle for a magical education. He worked hard to overcome his poor background and gain the acceptance of the Altus mages surrounding him. In 9:65 Dragon he achieved one of his ultimate goals: an apprenticeship with a powerful member of the Magisterium. This was his chance at advancement further than most Laetan mages could have dreamed.

He let nothing stand in the way of this opportunity. When Tiberius returned from the front on Seheron as a deserter, he turned his brother away and warned him to stay out of the city.

In-game
Tiberius visited Gaius' shabby mansion in Minrathous in search of Salacia only to find that Gaius was no longer in the city. Instead, Magister Mactator was lying in wait in his home. Tiberius, Ophelia, and Salacia defeated the Magister. The group then traveled south of the city where they ran into Gaius on the road. He unleashed Titus, now a Harvester-demon-darkspawn hybrid creature, on the group. Tiberius subdued Gaius briefly but hesitated to kill him. In the confusion, Gaius escaped. His whereabouts are currently unknown.

Relationships
Tiberius Valerian- His brother. They were close as children but grew apart when Gaius was sent to the Minrathous Circle.

Magister Mactator- Gaius' mentor and ticket up the social ladder. He saw Gaius' talents and cutthroat attitude so he decided to take a chance on the lowborn mage.