All greek mythology mentioned bellow is a free interpretation & mash-up of what versions are around.
OriginHades was born to the titans Rhea and Cronus, who were both children of the earth goddess Gaia and the god of the sky Uranus. His direct siblings are Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter and Hestia. Although Rhea was considered the 'mother of gods', she did not qualify as a goddess herself. Cronus on the other hand overthrew his father Uranus, envying his power as the ruler of the universe. Cronus and the rest of the titans were eventually overthrown by Zeus, Hades and Poseidon so they could take over the reign of the cosmos.
»How sentimental. You know,
I haven't been this choked up since I got a
hunk of moussaka caught in my throat.«
PersonalityGenerally speaking Hades is dedicated to the task assigned to him. Watching over the souls of the dead and accompanying them on their way through the river of Styx. He has quite a temper when it comes to any of his siblings, especially Zeus, since he wants to not only rule over one dimension of the world. Although Hades plays rather dirty if he is determined, he keeps any promise he made, including keeping his part of a sealed deal.
»Nah. I mean, it's, you know, it's a possibility.
It happens 'cause, you know, it's war, but what can I tell ya.
Anyway, what do you owe these people, huh?«
AbilitiesThe powers of Hades include all of what the underworld consists of. He will attempt to manipulate mortals by different means, which range from sending one of his footmen to taking matters into his own hands. Death is his speciality, therefore he can cause spontaneous decay, extract souls to send them to the underworld directly as well as bringing someone back to life. However, he can not
create life as this is not his department.
WeaknessesPossessing the element of fire to a degree, Hades 'hair' can be extinguished by showering it with water, or simply blowing it out. The only way to render him powerles is to achieve a contract that, if fulfilled, will force him to play by the rules. It should not be taken lightly, no matter what benefits might result for you from the deal, though. Because he is not going to hesitate to cash in a soul he possesses.
»I've got 24 hours to get rid of this bozo,
or the entire scheme I've been setting up for 18 years goes up in smoke,
AND YOU ARE WEARING HIS MERCHANDISE?!«