How to Create a Percy Jackson Character

Last Updated: October 19, 2021 Approved

Do you want to create your demigod true to the Percy Jackson series? Thinking of getting a cool character for your fanfiction? Create your demigod character inspired by the series by following the suggestions in this article.

Steps

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Research a particular god or goddess as your starting point. You can choose any, from Zeus to Priapus to Thalia. Find out all you can about the god. Just keep in mind which ones are famous for not having demigod kids (ex. Hestia, Hera, or Artemis).
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Don't worry if they're virgin or already in a relationship. Maybe Persephone's children can be born from flowers. The possibilities are endless and you can keep adding to and designing your character for as long as you like.

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Go in-depth into your character. Work out when they were born, how they got to Camp Half-Blood or Camp Jupiter. It's important to understand them completely, including all their flaws and relationships.
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Draw up a rough copy of your demigod. This includes sketching out how they look, what they wear, and particularly facial expressions. This allows you to picture the character better. Moreover, if you're adding them into a story, it'll be easier to explain how they look.
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Select an enemy for your character. Each demigod has the worst enemy equivalent, such as Luke, Kronos, and even Gaia, so start to gather up the characters and work out which one would be their worst enemy. This enemy could also shape your character, maybe they caused a wound or killed someone they loved. This adds effect and makes your character more interesting.
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Choose a weapon for your character. Every demigod has a weapon, even if it's a saucepan. Maybe their weapon is cursed or used to be used by a famous hero (for example, Hercules). Their weapon doesn't have to be enchanted at all, maybe they just use their powers, such as water, or whatever powers they have that are related to their godly parent. Then again, it could just be a knife that doesn't need to be enchanted.
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Don't hesitate to make your demigod different from their parent. Hades' children don't have to be all gloomy; try making them happy, this way your character is different from the others. Sometimes making them like their parents is useful though, such as using Hermes' craziness or Hecate's weirdness.
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Continue developing the demigod character. Keep in mind what is in actual Greek or Roman mythology, and what is in the books. Also, researching a bit before or during making a character could make a more interesting character.

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Community Q&A

Question

Is it bad that my character who turns into a goddess should be a little overpowered?

Community Answer

It is not recommended to turn a character into a Gary Stue or a Mary Sue. If your character is a little overpowered, it's better if you give her a serious weakness, dark secret, bad attitude or something along the lines of those to balance it out. If your character turns into a goddess, there better be a good reason why they turn into one, which includes, but is not limited to hardships, troubles, and such.
Question

Is it okay if my character is damaged?

Community Answer

Yes, as long as she has a reason to be.
Question

Can my character have a boyfriend/girlfriend?

Community Answer

Yes, they don't have to but they can. Just create a back story for them as well.
Question

Could someone list a couple of major villans that haven't been defeated or seen much in the Percy Jackson series?

Daniellethemermaid

Community Answer

All monsters come back from Tartarus eventually, so you could do basically anyone (besides the titans and the giants, those were permanently defeated).
Question

Is it okay if my hero used to be immortal?

Wisegirl12

Community Answer

I don't see why not. It seems like a unique idea. Make sure to explain why/how they became mortal, though.
Question

Can my demigod be a Hunter of Artemis?

Mafe Soares

Community Answer

Sure, after all, it is mentioned in the books that any girl can be a Huntress, whether they are mortal, demigod, or even a nymph. Just remember that they make a vow to Artemis to swear off boys and romantic relationships (so no lesbian couples, unfortunately).
Question

Can Selene be used as my character's parent?

Mafe Soares

Community Answer

Yes, I don't see why not, since she's not a virgin goddess and belongs to Greek mythology.
Question

Can my character be a child of Minerva (Roman version of Athena)?

Community Answer

No, as the Romans saw that a chld of Athena was a disgrace, and Athena hated her Roman form.
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Is it okay if my demigod is a child of Eros?

Community Answer

I don't see why not. He is the god of love after all, so it is likely that he might fall in love with a mortal.
Question

Can my demigoddess actually be the child of two demigods?

DapperJazz

Community Answer

Sure! They just wouldn't be a direct child of a god. They would be a legacy, like Frank is a legacy of Neptune.

Warnings

Never create a Mary Sue or a Gary Stu (a perfect character with no flaws at all, and is perfect at everything.)

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Do not copy others; your ideas are just as great.

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