Chapter 5
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Annabeth Chase
Strategic advisor on fleece quest
Also known as: Wise Girl
Devastated when Thalia's tree is poisoned and the camp's magical borders begin to fail. Understands...
Archery Instructor
Weapons instructor
Son of Apollo who teaches archery skills to campers at the shooting range.
Ares Cabin Members
War cabin members
Also known as: War Kids
Children of Ares led by Clarisse, known for their aggressive nature and combat skills.
Arts and Crafts Director
Creative activities leader
Daughter of Athena who runs the arts and crafts activities at camp.
Camp Borders
Failing magical protection
Also known as: Magical Barriers
The magical protective barriers around Camp Half-Blood powered by Thalia's tree, now failing due to...
Camp Cook
Camp food service
Satyr who prepares meals for the camp, works in the dining pavilion.
Camp Harpies
Camp disciplinarians
Also known as: Cleaning Harpies
Winged cleaning creatures that enforce curfew and clean up after campers.
Camp Librarian
Information keeper
Daughter of Athena who maintains the camp's collection of books and scrolls.
Camp Medic
Medical officer
Son of Apollo who runs the camp infirmary and treats injured campers.
Camp Nymphs
Camp nature spirits
Also known as: Nature Spirits
Various nature spirits living at Camp Half-Blood, including tree nymphs and water nymphs.
Camp Satyrs
Nature spirit protectors
Also known as: Goat Men
Half-goat nature spirits who serve as searchers and protectors, like Grover.
Canoe Instructor
Water sports instructor
Son of Poseidon (distant relation) who teaches water activities at the lake.
Castor
Co-head counselor of Dionysus cabin
One of the twin sons of Dionysus, co-head counselor of Cabin Twelve with his brother.
Charles Beckendorf
Head counselor and smith
Also known as: Beckendorf
Head counselor of Hephaestus cabin, skilled in forging and metalwork. Creates weapons and tools for...
Chiron
Exiled centaur
Also known as: Mr. Brunner
Living in exile, unable to help the camp in its time of crisis. His dismissal leaves the campers...
Clarisse La Rue
Head counselor of Ares cabin
Still head counselor of Ares cabin and maintains her rivalry with Percy. Continues to be aggressive...
Connor Stoll
Hermes cabin prankster
One of the Stoll brothers from Hermes cabin, known for pranks and mischief around camp.
Drew Tanaka
Aphrodite cabin member
Daughter of Aphrodite known for her fashion sense and sometimes mean personality.
Emma Davis
Strategy instructor
Long-time camper, daughter of Athena, helps train new campers in strategy.
Game Organizer
Activities coordinator
Son of Hermes who organizes camp competitions and games under Tantalus.
Hades Cabin
Empty underworld cabin
Also known as: Cabin Thirteen
Dark cabin dedicated to Hades, also empty due to the Big Three oath.
Hermes Cabin Campers
Camp residents and siblings
Various children of Hermes and unclaimed campers living in the overcrowded Cabin Eleven.
Jake Mason
Hephaestus cabin smith
Son of Hephaestus who works in the forges alongside Beckendorf.
Jake Morrison
Veteran war camper
Veteran camper, son of Ares, follows Clarisse's lead in cabin activities.
Katie Gardner
Head counselor of Demeter cabin
Head counselor of Demeter cabin, skilled with plants and agriculture. Often at odds with the Stoll...
Lee Fletcher
Head counselor of Apollo cabin
Head counselor of Apollo cabin, skilled archer and healer who leads his siblings in camp activities.
Lucy Park
New camper
New camper this summer, daughter of Demeter, still learning about camp life.
Malcolm Pace
Athena cabin lieutenant
Son of Athena and Annabeth's second-in-command in Cabin Six. Intelligent and strategic.
Marcus Thompson
New camper
New camper who arrived just before Percy, son of Hermes.
Michael Yew
Apollo cabin archer
Son of Apollo known for his archery skills and competitive nature in camp games.
Mitchell
Aphrodite cabin member
Son of Aphrodite in Silena's cabin, interested in beauty and camp social dynamics.
Mr. D
Camp director making poor decisions
Also known as: Dionysus
Blames Chiron for the poisoning of Thalia's tree and fires him as activities director. Appoints...
Naiads
Water spirits
Also known as: Water Nymphs
Water spirits in the camp's lake and streams, also affected by the failing borders.
Percy Jackson
Worried friend with psychic connection
Also known as: Perseus Jackson
Plagued by nightmares about Grover being in danger. His connection to Grover through empathy link...
Pollux
Co-head counselor of Dionysus cabin
The other twin son of Dionysus, shares head counselor duties with Castor.
Rock Climbing Guide
Climbing instructor
Daughter of Ares who supervises the lava rock climbing wall.
Sarah Kim
Young archer
Young new camper, daughter of Apollo, talented with archery.
Silena Beauregard
Head counselor of Aphrodite cabin
Head counselor of Aphrodite cabin, popular and beautiful camper known for her romantic advice.
Strawberry Field Workers
Agricultural workers
Various campers who work in the camp's strawberry fields as part of their duties.
Sword Fighting Instructor
Combat instructor
Son of Ares who teaches sword combat techniques to campers.
Tantalus
Temporary activities director
Temporary activities director replacing Chiron after Mr. D fires him. A spirit from the Fields of...
Travis Stoll
Hermes cabin prankster
The other Stoll brother from Hermes cabin, partner in pranks with Connor.
Tyson
Monster camper seeking acceptance
Joins Camp Half-Blood but faces discrimination from other campers who distrust monsters. Only Percy...
Will Solace
Apollo cabin healer
Son of Apollo with exceptional healing abilities, works in the camp infirmary.
Previously Seen
Amanda Chen
Witness student
Student who witnesses the strange events during the dodgeball game.
Athena
Divine mother of wisdom
Also known as: Goddess of Wisdom
Goddess of wisdom and warfare, mother to Annabeth and the Athena cabin children.
Bronze Dragon
Attacking bronze dragon
Also known as: Colchis Bull Dragon
A bronze dragon that attacks Camp Half-Blood when the borders fail. Breathes fire and has...
Cafeteria Workers
Food service workers
School lunch staff who serve food to students including Percy and Tyson.
Centaurs
Wild magical creatures
Also known as: Wild Centaurs
Wild centaurs mentioned as some of the chaotic forces unleashed when the camp's borders fail.
Derek Williams
School bully
Student who joins in bullying Tyson but runs when the Laistrygonians attack.
Dryads
Dying tree spirits
Also known as: Tree Nymphs
Tree spirits at Camp Half-Blood whose trees are dying as the magical borders fail.
Empousai
Disguised vampire monsters
Also known as: Vampire Cheerleaders
Vampire-like monsters disguised as cheerleaders at Meriwether Prep. Have bronze legs and donkey...
Grover Underwood
Captive sending distress signals
Discovered through Percy's dreams to be trapped and in danger. Sends empathic distress signals to...
Hephaestus
Divine craftsman
Also known as: God of Fire
God of fire and metalworking, father to the camp's craftsmen including those who made weapons.
Janitor Bob
School custodian
School custodian who cleans up after the supernatural incidents at Meriwether Prep.
Joe Bob
Disguised cannibal giant
Another Laistrygonian giant disguised as a student who attacks Percy and Tyson during dodgeball.
Katie Morrison
Kind student
Fellow student at Meriwether Prep who tries to be friendly with Tyson.
Laistrygonian Giants
Disguised cannibal monsters
Also known as: Cannibal Giants
Giant cannibals disguised as students at Meriwether Prep who attack Percy during dodgeball....
Library Aide
Student aide
Student library assistant at Meriwether Prep who helps Percy with research.
Marrow Sucker
Fire-breathing giant
The third Laistrygonian giant attacking Percy at school. Breathes fire like his brothers.
Matt Sloan
Disguised monster
Revealed to be a Laistrygonian giant in disguise during the dodgeball attack.
Mr. Johnson
English teacher
English teacher at Meriwether Prep who assigns Percy difficult reading assignments.
Mrs. Kerr
PE teacher
Percy's PE teacher at Meriwether Prep who supervises the fateful dodgeball game.
Ms. Rodriguez
Math teacher
Math teacher at Meriwether Prep who notices Percy's attention problems.
Other Children of Poseidon
Divine siblings
Also known as: Poseidon's Offspring
Other children of Poseidon mentioned in mythology, including both demigods and divine offspring.
Poseidon
Father of Percy and Tyson
Also known as: Earthshaker
Claimed Tyson as his son, making Percy and Tyson half-brothers. Shows his acceptance of both his...
Principal Adams
School principal
Principal of Meriwether College Prep who deals with Percy's disciplinary issues and unusual...
Riptide
Magical shapeshifting weapon
Also known as: Anaklusmos
Percy's celestial bronze sword disguised as a ballpoint pen. Effective against monsters.
School Bus Driver
Transportation worker
Bus driver who takes students to and from Meriwether Prep, notices strange incidents.
School Nurse
School nurse
Medical staff member who tends to injuries from bullying and the unusual incidents.
School Security Guard
School security
Security officer who investigates the gym damage after the Laistrygonian attack.
Stable Keeper
Animal caretaker
Son of Demeter who cares for the camp's pegasi and other magical creatures.
Stymphalian Birds
Attacking metal birds
Also known as: Bronze-beaked Birds
Metallic birds with bronze beaks and sharp feathers that attack Camp Half-Blood when the borders...
Thalia Grace
Dying tree guardian
Her tree form has been poisoned, causing the magical borders of Camp Half-Blood to fail. The tree...
Zeus Cabin
Empty honorary cabin
Also known as: Cabin One
Empty cabin at Camp Half-Blood dedicated to Zeus, as the Big Three gods aren't supposed to have...
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