Quaestores were originally appointed by the consuls to investigate criminal acts and determine if the consul needed to take public action. Quaestors eventually took on additional responsibilities, such as supervising the treasury (what they're best known for), and became elected magistrates. The office of Quaestor was adopted as part of the part of the Cursus honorum. Quaestores were elected officials of the Roman Republic who supervised the treasury and financial affairs of the state, its armi… (More on Quaestor)