Who is Marcus Valerius Messalla Rufus from Roman Blood and what is their importance? Roma_Sub_Rosa English & Literature Marcus Valerius Messalla Rufus | Roman Blood

Marcus Valerius Messalla, also known as Rufus because of his red hair, is a young Roman nobleman. A member of Rome's ruling class, Rufus is described as having the bearing and demeanor of someone much older than his sixteen years. He is Sulla's brother-in-law, and as such, Marcus has access to people, places and things that other nobles do not.