Many people in those days were tortured and murdered then, common folk like you and me. It's still going on today in many countries. They won't be canonized but God will still see them as saints if they die for the faith.
I was only pointing out that martyrs are far from common folk, particularly the early martyrs of the church. They were most extraordinary folk.
As far as being 'like you and me' I don't think we would know unless given that opportunity, which I hope we never are.
thanks for your reply.