Vexatius Sinusitus is a Roman Quaestor, treasurer for the provinces. He investigated the practices of Varius Flavus, corrupt governor of Condatum (Rennes), who had embezzled the taxes of his province. He was soon poisoned by the governor. Not trusting the doctors available to him, he entrusted his life to Getafix. Asterix and Obelix had to travel to Helvetia (Switzerland) to find the herbs needed for him to recover. Afterwards he became the only Roman who tasted the magic potion, Getafix wanted to ensure