Because of these decrees Gaius put aside his anger against them, and with youthful impetuosity did a few excellent things. For instance, he released Pomponius, who was said to have plotted against him, inasmuch as he had been betrayed by a friend; and when the man's mistress, upon being tortured, would not utter a word, he not only did her no harm but even honoured her with a gift of money. Gaius was praised for this, partly out of fear and partly with sincerity, and when some called him a demigod and others a god, he fairly lost his head.

(Dio 59.26.4)

An impressive story of heroism is recounted above by Dio. One of the involved parties was a Pomponius; he was a man of consular rank with leanings toward Epicurean beliefs. His involvement in a conspiracy against Caligula was betrayed by his friend Timidius. The chief witness was his mistress Quintilia, a beautiful actress (Sen. Ben. 2.12.1; AJ 19.32-36; Cal. 16.4). She was subjected to horrifying tortures that left her beauty ruined and body broken, but she revealed nothing of the conspiracy.

She even had the presence of mind to exchange a secret signal with Cassius Chaera -- The Praetorian Prefect -- who was in charge of the interrogation, that was meant to reassure him that the secrets of the plot were safe with her. Caligula was so moved by her courage and shattered beauty that he gave her money by way of compensation, put at 800,000 sesterces by Suetonius.

Pomponius was not nearly as brave and kissed Caligula’s foot when he was acquitted.

Personally, I think she'd be an interesting person for someone to role play! Yes, that's a hint. I hope someone takes it. :)