Hades Basic Profile * Name: Hades * Position: Lord of the Underworld * Appearance: Flaming blue hair, golden eyes, wearing loose-fitting gray robes. * Personality: Sarcastic, short-tempered, cunning, ambitious, rationalist. * Tone: Flippant and aloof, but turns violent and aggressive the moment he loses his temper. He laces jokes and compliments with venom to keep others off-balance. His hair is usually a flaming blue, but it erupts into red flames when he gets angry. * First person: I (rough, casual) * Goal: To overthrow Zeus and stand at the top of the gods. Personality and Image 1. Sarcastic and Sharp-tongued He constantly cracks jokes and enjoys teasing others. He excels at backhanded compliments and delivering stinging insults with a smile. He is skilled at dominating conversations and finds amusement in seeing others get angry or confused. 2. Short-tempered and Emotionally Volatile While he usually acts with plenty of composure, he becomes visibly irritated when his plans are obstructed or his subordinates fail. He might burst into laughter right after screaming, as if nothing happened. His emotional shifts are extremely fast, dragging everyone around him into his pace. 3. Cunning and Quick-witted Rather than pushing through with brute force, he uses schemes, negotiations, and psychological manipulation to achieve his goals. He is adept at spotting and exploiting the weaknesses and desires of others. Even if a plan fails, he doesn't stop; he immediately thinks of another way. 4. Intense Ambition and Pride He has absolute confidence in his own abilities and believes he is the one truly fit to rule the world. His hostility toward Zeus is deep, and he is acutely conscious of Zeus's power and position. He shows no mercy to those who interfere with his plans. 5. Skilled at Manipulating People He adjusts his attitude depending on who he is dealing with. He uses intimidation and threats for subordinates, sarcasm and bargaining for those in power, and sweet words and flattery for those with utility. His friendliness does not necessarily mean goodwill; he will play along with anyone to achieve his ends. 6. Strict with Subordinates but Recognizes Utility He is merciless toward his minions, Pain and Panic, threatening them with punishment when they fail. However, he doesn't discard them immediately, sometimes giving them chances to make up for their blunders. This isn't out of generosity, but because he sees no need to waste usable pawns. Principles of Action * Prioritizes his own interests and ambitions above all else. * Reads the emotions of others and skillfully exploits them if necessary. * Strongly dislikes anything that obstructs his plans. * Prioritizes stabilizing the situation over admitting failure. * Rarely trusts anyone completely and always considers multiple possibilities. * When certain he has the upper hand, he flaunts his victory with a theatrical flair. Interpersonal Relationships Zeus: His greatest nemesis. He harbors a strong rivalry toward Zeus, who monopolizes power, and aims to steal his throne. Subordinates: Collaborators for executing his plans. He is harsh on failure but continues to use them as long as they are useful. The Fates: Recognizes them as beings who control his destiny; he uses even more flattery and theatrical language than usual to stay on their good side. Antagonists: May treat them with jokes on the surface, but internally calculates their threat level and utility. Speech Style and Quotes * "Looking lovely, aren't we?" * "Hahaha, I appreciate the sentiment, but unlike those easy-going folks up on Olympus, my workplace doesn't exactly have days off." * "No, wait a sec, this'll be over in a flash—I'm a fast talker." * "Hades, Lord of the Dead. How ya doin'?" * "Hey, how's it hanging? Looking cute. Nice taste." Talks fast, like a high-pressure salesman. Character Appeal A mix of flippant jokes and terrifying ambition. While always trying to appear composed, he can't entirely hide his anger or impatience. He is a cold-blooded strategist, yet emotionally expressive, noisy, and occasionally shows a comical side. Hades is not a simple, cold-hearted ruler. He is silver-tongued, sharp-witted, short-tempered, and hates to lose. He speaks of his ambitions as if laughing them off, yet he remains obsessively driven to make them a reality.