Zachary Jones

Mike Lebethron (stepfather)

Hera (stepmother)

Too many to count (half-siblings)

Zachary Jones is one of the many halfborn children of Zeus, and is at present the youngest son of the King of Olympus.

## Biography

The world has always hated Zak. Misfortune has fallen upon his head - and the heads of those around him - as rain falls upon trees. His mother's duty of raising him, already a difficult task for a single parent, was made ever more challenging by buildings burning down, inexplicable layoffs, unfortunate accidents and random problems on an almost daily basis. Zack rarely had a moment of calm, as always there was something to disrupt his daily life, or some insidious plan wrought by random chance that would inevitably fall upon his world and break it into yet more splinters. And yet, he persists. Where many would struggle to survive, Zach has thrived, growing into a strong and enduring young man who weathers misfortune as the mountain weathers the storms. He has found some joy in the enduring bonds between him and his family, even with his stepfather who is still a relatively new presence in his life. One more misfortune has struck. On the journey to a football game the car's breaks failed, causing a crash that sent his mother to the grave and himself to the hospital for shattered bones. Now left without his beloved parent, Zac must strive alone against the world that brings nothing but pain.

### Recent Events

Within the hospital, slowly recovering, Zach was greeted by several unfamiliar faces. One lady in nurse's garb, with dark brown hair and piercing emerald eyes, sneering at him with malice. One giant of a man in doctor's uniform, with a silver beard and electric blue eyes, staring down at him with care. When he woke, when he was discharged, he did not see them again.

Some days later, strong enough to return to his high school, Zac met a new Coach. His old coach Dorsey had recently retired, and his new Coach Kay was a giant of a man with a powerful voice and a drive to succeed that seemed to spread to the whole team - and the very same electric blue eyes as both Zack and the doctor from the hospital.

Indeed, he would soon find out why they shared those eyes. Some weeks later, when he had healed, Coach Kay paid him a visit in the middle of the night, where he revealed to him four truths that shook his understanding of the world. First, that he was a halfborn, a child of a god. Second, that his father was Zeus, king of Olympus, who had visited him that day in the hospital. Third, that 'Kay' was none other than Hercules, the legendary hero, and his half-brother. And finally, that home was no longer safe, that monsters would be drawn to his blood for as long as he stayed. And so he began his travel to safe haven.

The town of Whitehaven, secure home of halfborn, received a new arrival in the form of Zachary Jones. After a quick introduction to the various parts of the town, he was soon directed to the militia barracks. At the barracks, he met many other halfborn in training - Connor, Eric, Sanjana and Cecilia, under the supervision of Sergeant Rashid - and joined them in their training exercises so that he might gain experience in his newfound physical abilities. The day's training involved battling multiple opponents on unstable ground. Zac, for his part, did reasonably well - despite his lack of proper combat training, a youth of physical activity trained him well for movement and maneuvering. And even as he threw himself into battle, he soon gained an appreciation for the skills and personalities of his other trainees.

## Physical Appearance

Tall and well built with short hair, wears short-sleeved shirts and sturdy denim pants that tend to accumulate poorly sewn-over gashes.

## Personality

Attentive and reactive, with a touch of paranoia and a tendency to mentally compose far too many backup plans. Polite to everyone but tends to have difficulty connecting with people.

## Powers

The might, durability and other physical and mental benefits of being a halfborn of a powerful deity, though (at the time of this character sheet being written) not much in the way of storm/weather powers. Perhaps that will change soon.

## Skills

High school level education, with a focus on practical skills and physical activity - long-distance running, throwing things, kicking things, using tools to create items, etc.

## Other

Was intending to go into a trade after finishing his education (edited)