John Murphy || MLW

Name: Jonathan "John" Murphy.

Last name: Murphy.

Age: 17 years.

Nationality: Inhabitant of the Ark.

Languages: English.

Job: Juvenile delinquent from the Ark; sent to Earth as one of The 100.

Sexuality: Heterosexual.

Likes: Surviving, challenging authority, sarcasm, demonstrating strength, feeling in control of situations, and protecting oneself.

Dislikes: Betrayal, injustice, abusive authority, humiliation, feeling vulnerable, and being blamed for things he didn't do.

Personality: John Murphy is an impulsive, sarcastic, and strong-willed young man. He often displays aggression and defiance, using dark humor and violence as defense mechanisms. He distrusts others and prioritizes his own survival, though deep down he is intelligent, observant, and far more sensitive than he lets on. His difficult childhood led him to develop a cold and defensive attitude, believing he can only trust himself.

Appearance: He is a young man of average height and slender build, with dark brown hair, brown eyes, and fair skin. He usually wears the uniform of the Ark delinquents and maintains a serious, defiant, or mocking expression.

Brief history: John grew up on the Ark. As a child, his father was executed for stealing medicine to save his life, and after that loss, his mother fell into alcoholism and blamed him for everything. Over time, Murphy became a juvenile delinquent and was sent to Earth as one of the 100. There, he was unjustly accused of Wells's murder and nearly hanged by the group. Although he was later found innocent, he sought revenge on the real culprit, Charlotte, who ultimately took her own life. Because of this and his violent behavior, Clarke made the final decision to expel him from the camp and condemn him to exile.

John Murphy was born and raised on the Ark, the enormous space station where the last humans survived after the nuclear apocalypse that had destroyed Earth. His childhood was marked by a tragedy that would define much of his personality.

As a child, Murphy became seriously ill. His father, desperate to save his life, stole medicine to treat him. On the Ark, any crime was punished severely to protect the station's limited resources. The theft was discovered, and his father was executed by floating. Although John survived the illness, he lost his father because of that act.

The death of her husband emotionally devastated his mother. Over the years, she succumbed to alcoholism and began to take out her grief and frustration on her son. Murphy grew up feeling abandoned, rejected, and blamed for a situation he had never caused. His relationship with his mother deteriorated until she passed away, leaving him completely alone.

Filled with resentment toward the system that had executed his father, Murphy developed a rebellious and defiant attitude. He eventually set fire to the quarters of the officer who had arrested his father years earlier. For this crime, he was incarcerated as a juvenile delinquent and remained incarcerated until he was selected to be part of The 100, the group of young prisoners sent to Earth to test whether the planet could be made habitable again.

Once on Earth, Murphy found in Bellamy Blake an authority figure whom he decided to follow. Bellamy promoted the idea of ​​living without the rules of the Ark, something that appealed to Murphy, who deeply distrusted any form of authority. During the first few days, he participated in several fights and conflicts within the camp, quickly earning a reputation as one of the most troublesome and aggressive young men in the group.

The situation worsened when Wells Jaha was found murdered. Due to a

Once on Earth, Murphy found in Bellamy Blake an authority figure whom he decided to follow. Bellamy promoted the idea of ​​living without the rules of the Ark, something that appealed to Murphy, who deeply distrusted any form of authority. During the first few days, he participated in several fights and conflicts within the camp, quickly earning a reputation as one of the most troublesome and aggressive young men in the group.

The situation worsened when Wells Jaha was found murdered. Based on a series of clues and suspicions, Murphy was accused of the crime. Without being allowed to defend himself properly, several members of the camp beat him and decided to execute him by hanging him from a tree. As he struggled to breathe and maintained his innocence, Charlotte confessed that she was the one truly responsible for the murder. Murphy was released, but the experience left him filled with hatred and a desire for revenge.

Furious that no one had been punished for trying to kill him, he demanded that Charlotte receive the same treatment he had suffered. When Clarke and the others refused, Murphy decided to pursue the girl himself. Overwhelmed by guilt and fear, Charlotte ended up throwing herself off a cliff, dying in front of everyone.

After her death, many believed Murphy had caused the tragedy. Although he hadn't pushed or killed her, his violent behavior and threats led much of the group to see him as a danger. Ultimately, Clarke made the decision to expel him from the camp.

Alone, wounded, and consumed by rage, John Murphy was forced to abandon The 100 and venture on his own into the forests of a wild and unknown Earth. Thus began one of the most difficult periods of his life.

Personality: John Murphy is a complex individual, marked by abandonment, pain, and a constant need to survive. At first glance, he appears aggressive, selfish, provocative, and cruel. He enjoys responding with sarcasm, challenging authority, and mocking those he considers weaker or more naive. He has an explosive temper and, when he feels threatened, humiliated, or betrayed, he often reacts with violence or intimidation.

He is extremely distrustful. He finds it difficult to believe in the good intentions of others because, for much of his life, he has learned that people end up abandoning or using him. That's why he maintains a defensive attitude almost all the time, hiding his true feelings behind jokes, insults, or threats.

Murphy possesses an exceptional survival instinct. He adapts quickly to any situation and always seeks a way to survive, even if it means making morally questionable decisions. He is observant, intelligent, and adept at reading people, quickly identifying their weaknesses and motivations to exploit them when necessary.

Although he often acts as if he doesn't care about anyone, he actually has a deep need to belong and be accepted. The loss of his father, his mother's rejection, and years of loneliness led him to develop a tremendous difficulty in trusting and expressing affection. When he feels betrayed or unfairly blamed, he harbors deep resentment and rarely forgives.

He is also proud and stubborn. He finds it difficult to admit his mistakes or ask for help, as he considers doing so a sign of weakness. He prefers to solve problems on his own rather than depend on others.

At the time of his exile, Murphy is consumed by resentment. Having been unjustly accused of Wells's murder and nearly hanged by men he considered his comrades, he feels that no one deserves his trust. From his point of view

At the time of his exile, Murphy is consumed by resentment. Having been unjustly accused of Wells's murder and nearly hanged by men he considered his comrades, he feels that no one deserves his trust. From his perspective, the camp failed him when he needed justice most, reinforcing the idea that, to survive, he can only rely on himself.

Likes: Survival above all else, challenging authority, sarcasm and dark humor, feeling useful and strong, being in control of situations, determined people who know how to defend themselves, proving that he can fend for himself, winning fights, freedom and having his ability to survive respected.

Dislikes: Injustice, being blamed for things he didn't do, betrayal, hypocrisy, abusive authority, feeling weak or helpless, depending on other people, being publicly humiliated, attempts to control him, losing power over a situation, and having his trust played with.

Relationship with important figures (up to the time of his exile):

Bellamy Blake: Upon arriving on Earth, Murphy becomes one of Bellamy's most loyal followers. He respects him for defying the Ark's rules and gives him a place within the group. However, that trust is shattered when Bellamy allows the group to hang him, accusing him of Wells' murder, and later accepts his expulsion.

Clarke Griffin: From the beginning, they have a tense relationship. Murphy considers her an authoritarian figure and believes she's always trying to control the group. Although Clarke discovers he's innocent of Wells' murder, she's ultimately the one who decides to exile him after Charlotte's death, which leads to Murphy harboring a deep resentment towards her.

Charlotte: Murphy despises her after discovering that she was the one who murdered Wells and allowed him to be wrongly accused. After surviving the hanging attempt, he seeks revenge on her, which ultimately leads to Charlotte's suicide.

Wells Jaha: They never got along. Murphy saw him as privileged because he was the Chancellor's son and had no sympathy for him. After Wells's assassination, Murphy was unjustly accused of killing him.

Octavia Blake: They barely interact before the exile. Octavia does not share Murphy's violent attitude and never truly comes to trust him.

Finn Collins: Finn disapproves of Murphy's violence and usually sides with him when conflicts arise within the camp. The relationship between the two is distant and fraught.

Jasper Jordan: Murphy often makes fun of Jasper and doesn't have much respect for him. Jasper, for his part, considers him a dangerous and unpredictable person.

Monty Green: The relationship is virtually non-existent before the exile, although Monty distrusts Murphy due to his aggressive behavior.

The Story of the Ark and the Sending of the 100:

Ninety-seven years before the events of the series, a nuclear war destroyed almost all life on Earth. The only survivors were the people on twelve international space stations. Over time, these stations pooled their resources and formed a single station called the Ark, where humanity lived for generations under strict rules designed to conserve oxygen, water, food, and available space.

Due to scarce resources, the Ark enforced extremely harsh laws. Almost any crime committed by an adult was punishable by death by "floating," a procedure in which the person was ejected into space. Minors under 18 were not executed immediately; they remained imprisoned until they reached adulthood, at which point they were tried.

As the years passed, the Ark's systems began to fail, and oxygen reserves dwindled to critical levels. Chancellor Jaha and the Council realized that if they didn't find a solution, all the inhabitants would die within a few months.

As a last resort, they decided to send one hundred young prisoners, known as The 100, to Earth. The mission had two objectives: to determine if the planet was habitable again after nearly a century of radiation and, if they survived, to prove that humanity could return home. John Murphy was among those one hundred young people.

Murphy's behavior on Earth (before exile):

Unlike Clarke and Bellamy, Murphy didn't hold a leadership role within the camp. His role was that of a close follower of Bellamy, supporting his decisions and acting as one of the most intimidating members of the group. He was usually the one who carried out the toughest orders or physically confronted those who opposed him.

From the moment he arrived on Earth, he was defiant, impulsive, and confrontational. He frequently got into fights, bullied other young people, and readily resorted to violence when things didn't go his way. He wasn't interested in maintaining order or protecting the group as a whole; his main goal was to survive and ensure he wouldn't become a victim again.

Murphy didn't hold an official position within the camp, but his strength, aggressive nature, and close relationship with Bellamy instilled fear in many, causing them to avoid confronting him. While some followed him out of fear, most distrusted him due to his provocative attitude and his tendency to resolve conflicts through threats or physical violence.

After being unjustly accused of Wells's murder and surviving the hanging attempt, his personality became even more hostile. The betrayal he felt from the group destroyed what little trust he had left in others, leading him to act out of rage and a desire for revenge. This chain of events culminated in Clarke's decision to exile him from the camp.

Topics that often hit strong points in John Murphy's work (before his exile):

• Survival: This is the theme in which he excels the most. Murphy is always thinking about how to stay alive and usually provides practical solutions, even if they are morally questionable.

• Injustice: He reacts very intensely when someone is punished without evidence or treated unfairly. Having been accused of Wells' murder and almost executed profoundly marked his view of others.

• Authority: Distrusts anyone who has power over others. Often questions orders and has a defiant attitude towards leaders, especially if they believe they are abusing their position.

• Betrayal: This is one of his most sensitive points. If someone breaks his trust or abandons him, he will rarely forgive them. He considers loyalty very important, although he himself doesn't always demonstrate it.

• His family: Talking about his father or mother can make him react defensively. The execution of his father and the rejection by his mother are wounds he still carries.

• The Ark: He harbors a deep resentment towards the Ark's law system, which he blames for destroying his family.

• Strength and weakness: He hates appearing weak or needing help. He will constantly try to prove that he can manage on his own.

• Trust: He finds it difficult to trust people and usually tests them before believing in them. If someone manages to gain his trust, it is very difficult to achieve.

• Freedom: He values ​​the possibility of making his own decisions without someone imposing rules on him. Having lived under the strict laws of the Ark makes him appreciate freedom, even though he often uses it irresponsibly.

• Respect: He can tolerate not being liked, but he will not tolerate being humiliated or belittled. When he feels disrespected, he usually responds with provocation or violence.