Niobe
Background
Niobe is the wife of Lucius Vorenus and the mother of Vorena the Elder, Vorena the Younger and a boy named Lucius fathered by Evander Pulchio.
During the events of Rome: Season 1 Episode 2 How Titus Pullo Brought Down the Republic played by Indira Varma
Lucius finds Niobe in the market with Clarissa, holding a child which he assumes is her illegitimate child. Niobe tells Lucius the child is his grandson also named Lucius from his daughter Vorena the Elder and a boy named Crito. Lucius walks into the house and is introduced to his daughters Vorena the Older and Vorena the Younger. Things continue to be tense at Lucius and Niobe's house. Lucius finds out he was reported dead and his pay stopped so Niobe had to borrow money from her sister. In the end it is revealed the baby does belong to Niobe.
During the events of Rome: Season 1 Episode 3 An Owl in the Thornbrush played by Indira Varma
Evander Pulchio stops by the house of Lucius and Niobe to see his son. Niobe tells him to leave, however he tells her he loves her and says Lucius is doomed. Evander kisses Niobe and Vorena the Elder walks in, and after being told to leave again, he leaves. Vorena tells Niobe she should tell Lucius, but Niobe thinks Lucius would kill them. As word of Caesar's imminent arrival reaches Rome, people start to blockade their windows and doors and Niobe tells Clarissa she tries to love Lucius. Lucius returns home and finds Niobe praying at an alter. Lucius tells Niobe she is beautiful and then promises he will try to treat her better.