Chad Barnes

Chad Barnes
Full Name	Chad Jove Barnes
Gender	Male
Sexuality	Pansexual
Age	17
Family	Aphrodite (mother) Eric Barnes (father, son of Eris) Hephaestus (maternal step-father) Eratos, Deimos, Phobos, and Harmonia (maternal half-siblings) Eris (paternal grandmother) Dysnomia, Ponos, Atë, Lethe, Limos, Algos, Hysminai, Makhai, Phonoi, Androktasiai, Neikea, Amphilogiai, and Horkos (paternal half-uncles and half-aunts) Nyx (paternal great-grandmother)
Affiliation	Camp Half Blood
Residence	Camp Half Blood (currently) Chinatown, New York (formerly, birthplace)
Item	A gun A sword
Status	Alive
Physcial Discription
Eye Color	Light-brown
Hair	Dark-blonde
Species	Demigod & Legacy

Chad Barnes is a seventeen year old son of Aphrodite and legacy of Eris.

"My birth is literally the 'I can fix him' trope." - Chad

Character

Personality

With a blend of dangerous allure and assertive charm, he navigates the treacherous paths of demigod life with ease. Despite his lineage, Chad's heart beats with an unexpected kindness, particularly evident in his unwavering loyalty to his closest companions. His presence is like a rose with thorns, beautiful yet capable of delivering a sharp sting when provoked.

Appearance

Chad stands out with his signature style—a sleek black jacket paired effortlessly with light-grey jeans. His light-brown eyes hold a hint of mystery, reflecting the enigmatic depths of his soul, while his dark-blonde hair tousles rebelliously in the breeze.

Powers

Aphrodite

1. Has control over amokinesis, the ability to manipulate love and desire.
2. Can influence the feelings of love. He can influence strong emotions such as hate, desire, and desperation. He can influence the thoughts of others so they would only think of the child. He can also curse someone so they will feel unloved, ugly, and the effects of a heartbreak.
3. Can tell when a person has a crush on someone that isn't being reciprocated.
4. Can read people's emotions, just by looking at them from close by or from a distance.
5. Has the ability to use permanent makeup on others, which can last for few days, weeks or even months. The makeup is impossible to remove in the time period that it lasts.
6. Can tap into the powers of any of the Erotes, as his mother is the mother of the Erotes. For example: charmspeak and functional wings as the Erotes can do so.
7. Can have the power of charmspeak, the ability to make people do whatever he wants just by using the strength of his voice. However, those with a strong enough will, higher deities, and chaos deities are able to put up some resistance and/or are immune to its effects.
8. Has enhanced senses of sight and/or hearing due Aphrodite’s associations with gossip.
9. Can curse a piece of jewelry or clothing.
10. Can create an illusion of a person’s greatest desire. Though it will drain him.
11. Able to change specific physical attributes like the color of his eyes. If advanced enough he can even use this ability to shape shift.
12. Immune to getting any sexually transmitted disease, this includes anyone he "sleeps" with.
13. Attractive to everyone.
14. Possesses high social abilities and awareness.
15. Gets along well and are respected with any cabin that is associated to deities of love, beauty, fertility and sexuality.
16. Tends to be great fashion/beauty designers, as he has a great sense of style and beauty.
17. Tends to be aware of other’s emotions and his own, possessing high emotional intelligence.
18. Sea foam and shells appear when he is near the beach and waters.
19. More attractive to the gender he is attracted to. Gays are more attractive to the same sex, straights are more attractive to the opposite sex, and bi/pan are more attractive to both. Aro/ace are still beautiful but also have an aura so people won’t have sexual intentions with them.
20. Naturally good swimmer.
21. Has almost always completely mastered his body language which helps him to switch emotions quickly.

Eris

1. Can be very unpredictable and persuasive.
2. Doesn't fear the Underworld.
3. Tends to be excellent in knifemanship.
4. Tends to cause arguments and riots wherever he goes.

History

Birth

In the bustling streets of Chinatown, New York, Aphrodite, the ethereal goddess of love and beauty, crossed paths with Eric Barnes, an infamous assassin and demigod son of Eris, the goddess of chaos. Drawn to the enigmatic allure of the dangerous demigod, Aphrodite found herself captivated by the complexities hidden beneath his hardened exterior, succumbing to the irresistible allure of the 'I can fix him' trope. Despite their stark differences, their tumultuous relationship blossomed amidst the chaotic backdrop of their divergent worlds. From their passionate union emerged Chad Barnes, their son, embodying the unique blend of love and chaos that defined his lineage.

Childhood

Chad found himself navigating a childhood colored by his father's infamous legacy. Eric Barnes, raised Chad with a strict mantra: "shoot first, ask questions later." From a tender age, Chad was immersed in a world of danger and intrigue, his father's teachings instilling in him a sense of assertiveness and a knack for survival. Yet amidst the shadows of their tumultuous existence, Eric's love for his son shone through in moments of unexpected kindness, shaping Chad into the complex blend of danger and compassion that defined him.

Camp Half Blood

Surrounded by fellow demigods, each bearing their own unique lineage and powers, he felt a sense of belonging he had never experienced before. Despite his assertive nature and the shadows of his father's legacy lingering in his mind, Chad found solace in the camaraderie of his newfound peers. As he trained under the watchful eyes of his mentors, the legacy of Eris pulsating within him, Chad's innate kindness began to shine through, earning him the respect and admiration of those around him.

Relationships

Family

• Aphrodite
• Eric Barnes

Friends

He is friends with Lella Blakely.

Trivia

• Chad has a hidden fanfic underneath his bed.
• He doesn't get along with his grandmother nor father.