Who's this guy?

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Marcus Aurelius Severus Antoninus Augustus, otherwise known as Caracalla. He didn't have an irrational fear for the common people of the Empire; in fact, he is most widely known for passing a law that granted Roman citizenship to all free-men within the Empire's borders. Ironically, he was famous for being a soldier-emperor or an emperor who focused on spending time and securing the loyalty of Rome's legions. I say this, because prior to his reforms, one of the only ways a free-man could gain Roman citizenship was to enter the legion. Otherwise, he was renowned for his cruelty, murdering his brother to secure the throne, and being unpopular among the Senate.
"Disdain for Plebs" is just a character-trait from Rome II Total War. Caracalla is unique in his portrayal as a soldier-emperor as his likeness is displayed in a much different manner from other emperors. His facial expression is menacing. Compare this to the stoic look on the bust of Marcus Aurelius, the youthful excellence of Augustus, or the cheerful light-heartedness of Nero, and you can see why this bust of Caracalla may be the only portrayal of an emperor to have a look of disdain.

>>1567348

Wow thank you very much!

>>1567348
He did grant citizenship to the people of the Roman Empire, but it was largely for tax revenue.

>a half syrian half north african guy gave citizen ship to all european