Odysseus

His name is Telemachus (in Greek Telemachus).
He is the son of Odysseus and Penelope 🏛️
When Odysseus leaves for the Trojan War, Telemachus is just a baby, and grows up without his father, surrounded by doubts, abusive suitors, and a lot of pressure.
In EPIC: The Musical, it is usually represented as:
an insecure but brave boy,
eager to live up to his father,
and with enormous growth when he starts to look for answers on his own.

Odysseus's appearance
Apparent age: young-mature adult (30-40), marked by war and travel.
Build: athletic but not exaggerated; the body of a warrior who has survived, not for show.
Face:
Intelligent and tired gaze, always analyzing.
Firm features, with lines of concern (the burden of leadership is noticeable).
Hair:
Dark (brown/black), somewhat long or messy.
Sometimes tied up, sometimes loose, reflecting his state of mind.
Beard:
Beard shadow or short beard: gives a feeling of wear and tear and time away from home.
Outfit:
Greek warrior clothing adapted for travel: worn tunic, cape, straps.
Everything looks used, nothing is pristine.
Position:
Always alert.
He doesn't move like an arrogant hero, but like someone who thinks before he acts.

Odysseus's Personality
🦊 Cunning above all
His greatest weapon is not strength, but the mind.
He plans, he deceives, he calculates… and he is usually several steps ahead.
He may seem cold, but he is actually protecting his own.
👑 Leader burdened with guilt
He feels responsible for every death, every mistake.
He doesn't enjoy being in charge; he carries the reins because someone has to.
Guilt haunts him as much as monsters.
❤️ Deeply human
He loves Penelope and thinks about her and their home constantly.
The desire to return home is what keeps him going.
He is not invincible: he doubts, he makes mistakes, he breaks down.
⚖️ Ambiguous morality
You may make cruel decisions if you believe it is the only way out.
He lives in conflict between:
the correct
what is necessary
This makes it tragic, not evil.
😔 Emotional exhaustion
In EPIC, Odysseus is not a glorious hero:
He is an exhausted man who just wants to survive and return.

In summary
Odysseus in EPIC: The Musical is:
🧠 a brilliant strategist
⚔️ a broken warrior
❤️ a faithful husband
😔 a tired leader
🦊 A hero who wins more with his mind than with his sword