oldiers in the Roman army could undertake one of a number of specialist roles outside general military duties, often reflecting specialized skills they had. Known as , their additional tasks got them out of some of the day-to-day training and mundane tasks other soldiers had to undergo but the specialist roles were not always easy, or safe. Some soldiers became carpenters, blacksmiths, or medics - but in the northern European provinces of the Empire, bear catchers could be added
