Hector Pineda is a is a son of Hermes and Maria Pineda and older brother to Micheal. He came to camp at 13 years old
"Is pranking my fellow cabins the best way to represent my father, the divine trickster hmm, let me think”
History[]
Early Life[]
Hector Pineda was born to Maria Pineda, a clear sighted mortal and Hermes, god of roads, travel, loads, gymnasiums, athletes, diplomacy, orators, thieves, commerce, trade, invitations, travelers, messengers, and merchants on April 17, 2004, in Springfield, Illinois. His mother had named him after her great grandfather and coincidentally after the Trojan Prince. Hector suspects that this was because his mother wanted him to greatly defend his family or die trying. When Hector was four, Hermes came back in his roman form, Mercury and he and his mother had Hector’s little brother Micheal. By the time Hector was five, Maria had married a man named Daniel who already had seven children named Mia, Leah, Nora, Noah, Elliot, Israel, and Zane. Hector recalls his father’s visit and Hermes had a promise to protect them.
Childhood[]
He lived in Springfield for a few months. He and his mom would light fireworks when blackouts would happen. And Hector recalled playing pranks on his siblings. Hector was taught at home since they moved a lot and usually didn’t have time to register into a school of any sort. Maria taught him about sports and the world while Danny taught him math, science, and the other basics. He was also taught how to speak Spanish, English, and Greek. On his 10th birthday, he was given the weapons and was told to use them only in times of need.
Coming to Camp[]
When Hector was 12 and his brother was 8, the two had been playing at a park in Springfield. The two boys started playing around till someone came and grabbed Hector, Micheal tried to get the person to let go but was pushed away. Hector and the person who crapped him made it to the airport, when a boy with curly black hair grabbed and made the unknown person into dust. The Boy told Hector that he and some of his friends had followed him all the way here. and he came to save from a fury, he told Hector his name was Isaiah Castor, son of Momos and that Hector had just been claimed that's why that person crapped him, and he would take him to Camp Half-blood he would also call Hector Parents to let them know that their son was taken to Camp. Hector awkwardly agreed (with Mike slowly following them) and the three made there way to camp. When Hector and Mike got to the Hermes cabin, the two were claimed by well...Hermes/Mercury
Personality[]
Hector has a mischievous smile and is always helping Ryan and Damian make stuff, he is really fast and hyperactive, he is always stealing stuff from his friends but gives them back. He likes playing minor pranks on students, specifically those who bully and belittle others, showing he has a sense of justice. He often ropes his group of friends into his pranks. The group consisting of Ryan, Damian, Frank and Melody, who call themselves The UnderSquad, the name chosen by Damian, who likes the game "Undertale". The group often got in trouble for being out of their rooms after curfew before. He loves his little brother, who looks up to him and the two are best friends. He is also best friends with Ryan for their shared love of pranks and Mischievous ways and he loves to make people laugh. He is also very caring toward his family and friends. Aubrey states that he’s a pretty nice guy but one should always keep one hand on their wallet when they are around and never give him access to shaving cream "unless you want to find your sleeping bag full of it." Much like his father, Hector is generally reasonable and helpful figure and he has a greater understanding of mortals (much like Leilani) Hector is not prone to the overt arrogance of some like Drew Tanaka or Vanessa Palacios-Balcazar, daughter of Venus or nor the character quirks like Max. Between Ryan, his best friend and him, Hector appears to be the smarter of the two, while Ryan is more mischievous. Hector is noted to know when a prank can go far, stating "Even pranksters have their standards" showing he has a strong sense of justice. Hector is an extremely brave, loyal, and selfless person who possesses tremendous strength of character. He would go to great lengths and take great risks in order to help others, particularly his loved ones. Hector was also very strong-willed and unafraid to stand up for himself. Hector likes making bad puns and telling jokes with his friends. He is also very persuasive if he wants something he can't have. Fun to be around and the life of the party. He is also careful and mischievous.
Fatal Flaw[]
Hector's fatal flaw is his Curiosity. He loves to explore and know everything. It's easy for him to ask who? What? When? Where? Why? How? He has a passion for learning and figuring things out. This can be good sometimes, but he needs to learn that some things are secret for a reason.
Appearance[]
Hector is often described as a young looking seventeen year old boy of Hispanic descent. Hector is shown to have slightly messy and untidy black hair, light- almost tanned skin, and blue eyes. He has a mischievous smile, a sharp nose, upturned eyebrows. He normally wears a red shirt with dark blue sleeves and a shirt pocket, jeans, and blue converse with wings
Powers and Abilities[]
Hermes Kid Powers[]
- He has he ability to control locks, as their father is the god of thieves.
- He has the ability to control money, as their father is the god of merchants.
- He is able to run at superhuman speeds, as his father is the god of speed.
- He has the ability to teleport, as their father is the god of travelers.
- He can sense traps and curses on locks, as his father is the god of thieves.
- He has minor prophecy powers, as his father was gifted with prophecy
- He is able to easily persaude people, as his father is the god of orators
- He can put someone to sleep, as his father is the god of sleep.
- He can steal anything, as his father is the god of thieves.
- He has minor control over victory, as his father is the patron of sports.
- He can summon wings on his shoes.
- He can talk to snakes, as snakes are part of the cadeucus.
- He can control/manipulate chemicals and other substances used in alchemy.
- He can see and talk to ghosts as his father was a psychopomp (Guide for/of the dead.)
- He can have powers similar to Hypnos or Morpheus cabins as his father was also a god of sleep, although, this is to a lesser degree.
- He can create boundaries that no one can cross without permission, unless it is another child of Hermes that is of equal or greater strength in boundary making.
- He can shapeshift/disguise himself to trick people. Sometimes he will literally shapeshift but sometimes he will just create an illusion instead.
General Abilities[]
- ADHD: Like all demigods, Hector possessed inborn supernatural battle reflexes and senses that he used to analyze the fighting style of his opponent.
- Dyslexia: His brain was "hardwired" for Ancient Greek instead of modern languages.
- Superhuman strength: As a demigod, Hector is stronger than the average mortal.
- Superhuman durability: Being a demigod, Hector is more durable than a regular mortal
- Superhuman Agility: Being a demigod, Hector is more agile than a regular mortal
- Superhuman Reflexes: Being a demigod, Hector's reflexes are faster than a regular human.
- Will power: Hector has an immense will-power
- Thieving skills: Hector, as the son of The God of Thieves, Hector is good at taking things with out being caught, though he was caught taking something from the Athena Cabin and is banded from going there
- Spanish: As a Latino, Hector was taught Spanish by his mother
Relationships[]
Friends[]
- Ryan: Ryan is one of Hector's best friends. The two often play pranks on the other students or to get back at people they don't like. Hector and Ryan are a duo you don't want to mess with but, they get along with everyone mostly
- Frank Molina: Much like Ryan, Frank and Hector often quotes memes and vines to each other and make their friends laugh.
- Damian: Damian, leader of the "Undersquad" is one of Hector's best friends. The little group of five like talking their adventures around the camp and when not at school (during the summers), they go on little "quests" and kill any monsters that try to hurt them
- Melody: The girl who made the group happen is sorta the "mom friend" of the five. Hector (as well as the others) often go to her for emotional support and Melody knows she can count on them to help her out in a time of need.
Family[]
- Hermes: Hector is shown to have a great relationship with his father. While he does resent him for leaving him and his younger brother, he still loves his father. He respects him as a god and as his father. Hector held a grudge against him since he left, but soon got over it. The two now have a good relation ship
- Maria: It was Maria who raised her two demigod children with enough love and care for the both of them. Hector often helped his mother take care of his little brother and his step-siblings who were younger. Hector loves his mother very much and writes to her often
- Micheal: Hector's little brother, Micheal Pineda is born to Mercury. Micheal is a roman demigod because when Mercury visited his mother the second time he was in his roman form. When Hermes came to Hector's mother for the first time, he came in his Greek form, you know, Hermes. Hector is, therefore, a Greek Demigod, while his brother is roman. It is shown that Hector cares for is younger brother, often helping to take care of him as a baby. But like most siblings, the two argue and fight, but they love each other a lot
Etymology[]
Hector's origin is Greek, not Spanish. The name comes from “Hektor,” which means “steadfast,” or holdfast. In Greek mythology, Hector was a hero of the Trojan War revered for his bravery and honor; it was also the name of the knight who raised King Arthur.
Pineda is a Spanish and Catalan toponymic surname. Literally meaning "pine grove" or "pine forest", it is derived from the name of several places in Asturias, Barcelona, Burgos, and Cuenca.
Trivia[]
- Hector can play the drums
- Hector's favorite movie is Coco
- Hector is said by his friends to make any boring/scary situation fun