His frequent plots and schemes to gain social standing seem to have no limits, including the kidnapping and murder of the magistrate Titus Calavius and the framing of it upon Solonius. He enjoys flaunting his fortunes and victories in the face of fellow lanista and hated competitor (and once-close friend and confidant) Marcus Decius Solonius, no matter how small his successes may be. This psychotic obsession for wealth shows little sign of conscience or mercy. His life is consumed with the pursuit of money, power and political status. He normally wears robes befitting of a man of his station, yet tries to go out and beyond to portray himself as an elite. Batiatus' demeanor can change very easily. He can appear both friendly and menacing, depending on his mood. He is already beginning to show his age in his wrinkles.
He is the main protagonist in Gods of the Arena and the main antagonist of Blood and Sand.īatiatus is a middle aged man of average stature and girth. Batiatus is the son of Titus Lentulus Batiatus, and the husband of Lucretia. He is head of his family's ludus in Capua, and is Dominus to Spartacus and most of the other gladiators that appear throughout the series. Quintus Lentulus Batiatus is a Lanista, a trainer and trader of gladiators. Oenomaus (Gladiator/Doctore/Friend, deceased)
Marcus Decius Solonius (Former Friend/Rival, deceased)Īshur (Gladiator/Right-Hand Man, deceased) S2E02: " A Place In This World" (Flashback)