Samnite ones were heavily armed.
One artifact depicting a pair of these figures is the Colchester Vase. Lunistae were those that managed groups of these peoples, who were sometimes rewarded a rudis for their exploits. Lucius Gellius and Lentulus Clodianus fought a group of them led by Crixus at Mount Garganus. They participated in noxii, venationes, and mock naval battles called naumachiae. Ones that used a net were known as retiari. Samnite ones were heavily armed. They often said "Hail Caesar, we who are about to die salute you!" Crassus's defeat of some them that revolted led to a group of them being crucified along the Appian Way. For 10 points, name these Romans, who often fought at the Coliseum.
One artifact depicting a pair of these figures is the Colchester Vase.
gladiators or gladiatores [prompt on slaves or serviles]