They believe that they are the guardians of the Republic and all true Roman ways, and that no one else can claim this title. They are right-wing and do not tend to pay respect to the Plebians (unlike the left-wing Julii) or the gods (unlike the superstitious and reverent Scipii). Politically, they are by far the most conservative. They are extremely proud of their heritage and do not feel like they ought to share the place with anyone.
The Brutii were, more than any other faction, responsible for the founding of the Roman Republic - a fact they like to rub in the faces of the other Roman factions. Which approach will lead to great power within Rome has still to be decided.
This populist attitude to the common people puts the Julii at odds with the other great families. The rule of Rome may lie with the Senate for now, but the Julii know that the people also have a say in government. The Julii have had to adjust to the realities of politics and power, and have cultivated their popularity with the common people. The Julii are a patrician family but one whose fortunes have declined and then risen over the centuries, so much so that the other powerful factions of Rome look down (if only ever so slightly) on these 'new men' of Rome. This is an overview of some of the factions in Rome Total War
