Octavian was an arrogant, jingoistic, condescending, Machiavellian individual. Much like the Roman ideal, he was ambitious and followed the rules, at least on the surface. Unfortunately for anyone who crossed him, Octavian was highly intelligent, callous, cunning, and manipulative. Octavian was deeply knowledgeable of Roman history, including the fact that the Greek demigods were once enemies of the Roman ones. At times, he is portrayed as a potential threat if one became enemies with him.