Charon/Relationships

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## Family

### Nyx

**Nyx**: Charon's mother.
Nyx and her son seem to have a positive relationship. He is always there, carrying out various tasks for Nyx, including his regular duties of rowing and ferrying tormented souls across the River Styx, or even engaging in combat against wrongdoers when necessary.

Nyx was surprised when Charon broke his work commitment to help Zagreus and Persephone, even though such behavior isn't typical of Charon, he was still approved by her. Nyx commends Charon for his unwavering dedication to his responsibilities, considering him a reliable and helpful member of the House. She also understands her son, the enigmatic figure whom few can decipher what he's thinking.

### Thanatos

**Thanatos**: Charon's brother.
Thanatos fears and admires his brother for his good work, he tells Zagreus that Charon was already present in the Underworld before Hades, and admits that despite his role of simply being the ferryman, the entire Underworld would stop functioning without him. They don't seem to understand each other, but when using Companion Mort against Charon will illicit an enthusiastic "Hail, Brother!" from Thanatos. Thanatos will occasionally imitate Charon's "Hraaaagh!" in battle, suggesting the two have more in common than either one lets on.

### Hypnos

**Hypnos**: Charon's brother.
One of Charon's little brothers, Hypnos, respects and admires his brother. Unlike many of their other siblings who refer to him in a mostly professional manner with little mention of their familial relationship, Hypnos uses more affectionate terms, and Charon doesn't seem to mind, so he must like it. Charon doesn't seem to pay much attention to Hypnos, but Hypnos knows that Charon always takes care of them despite being busy with his constant responsibilities.

## House of Hades

### Zagreus

**Zagreus**: Charon's colleague.
Initially, Charon will prevent Zagreus from leaving and may even engage in a physical fight to stop him. He won't like it if Zagreus tries to trick him. He later helps Zagreus in exchange for Obol, and is involved in his escape attempts much more heavily than most other characters in the story.

### Hades

**Hades**: Charon's boss.
Charon is one of the most loyal employees of the House. Charon has been present in the underworld long before Hades arrived, faithfully carrying out his duties. His role is of paramount importance, and the underworld would be in chaos without him. Both Charon and Hades acknowledge this fact. While Zagreus recognizes Charon's strength and his potential to challenge his father, Charon remains unwaveringly loyal to Hades in this role. Consequently, Hades doesn't take Charon lightly and knows how to show him the respect he deserves. Charon's role as a shopkeeper and collector ensures that he continues to earn money, so Charon maintains good terms with his employer, as Hades wants to keep him and wouldn't dare to confront or dismiss him.

### Megaera

**Megaera**: Charon's colleague.
Although she doesn't even want to get close to him, Charon was seen taking Megaera, Thanatos, and Zagreus on a casual boat ride for fishing, which was very nice of him.

### Skelly

**Skelly**: Charon's colleague.
Charon is Skelly's employer, Skelly is very eager to work for him.

### Dusa

**Dusa**: Charon's colleague.
Although she finds Charon scary, they come up with a plan to reunite a certain mother and son.

### Persephone

**Persephone**: Charon's queen.
A kinder side of Charon can be seen when he secretly helps Persephone herself to enter and exit the Underworld, crossing the River Styx. Previously, he also recruited Skelly and Hermes to help Zagreus and Persephone reunite in secret.

## Olympian Gods

### Hermes

**Hermes**: Fellow psychopomp and bestie.
Pals Psychopomp and longtime friends, the relationship of the two is quite impressive as Charon really causes the chills and seems reserved even for the denizens of the underworld. Hermes is responsible for guiding the souls of the dead to the banks of the River Styx, where Charon would take over. Hermes is in real contrast with his dry companion Charon, both apparently, as one being extremely talkative and the other barely saying a word or letting out frightening murmurs. Even so, Charon seems to enjoy interacting with and listening to Hermes, not seeming to be bothered by his frantic voice like the rest of the characters and Hermes will speak highly of Charon to others.

His proximity can be explained by his association as the god of merchants and traders. Charon, being the primary merchant interact with during the game, aligns perfectly within Hermes' domain.