Gaius was know to be ambitious, confident and charismatic. He was a skilled orator and a successful military leader, who was able to gain the support of the Roman people and the army. He was also known to be ruthless and willing to do whatever ot took to achieve his goals. by ambition,vhe takes power by force with childhood friend and general Agrippa, wiping out opponents including Livius. He successfully transforms himself from gangster to statesman when he marries into Roman aristocracy