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Roman slave's have it tough. R ome was very dependent on it’s slaves. Nobody should have a reason to enslave you but still watch out for slavers. Over 2 5% of Rome's population is made up from slaves. It's so miserable being a slave that some of the people condemmed to slavery commited suicide. Most of Rome's slaves are prisoners of war. Slaves could by their freedom. If a slave had special skills or developed a friendship with their master it has been known for the master to free the slave. Some slaves became gladiators and were forced to fight for their freedom. Former slaves were called liberti. Even if a liverti became very successful other people would still look down on them.