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Four Dads lost in the Forgotten Realms on a quest to find their missing sons. The main characters of the first season of the podcast, Odyssey.

The Dads (a.k.a. The Doodlers)

In General

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Crouching Moron, Hidden Badass: Compared to most of their enemies and allies, the group isn't that impressive and come across as borderline incompetent and dysfunctional, providing no end of frustration to their enemies and allies (as well as the DM). No matter how silly or stupid they may be, however, (and because this is D&D) the group is capable of pulling off incredible feats like beheading a vampire who had a much higher difficulty rating then they were prepared for by putting his head into a portal and destroying it, instantly killing him , and dropping an entire pyramid onto a dungeon, completely destroying it and killing almost everyone inside, although this one was unintentional.
The Dreaded: Become this in the forgotten realms. Wanted posters eventually start coming up that describe the Dads as cutting a great swath of destruction across the land, and they become the talk of all the land. Subverted in that most people who seem to recognize them don't actually freak out or treat them as the supposed killers and monsters that they are.

Glenn Close

Played by: Freddie Wong

"Measure once, cut twice."

The rock and roll bard of the group. Glenn is a laid-back but irresponsible rock 'n' roll cover band dad who is into conspiracy theories and smoking weed. Plays guitar in the Christmas jazz fusion cover band The Glenn Close Trio. His son Nick vanished when the Dads entered The Forgotten Realms.

The Atoner: Hinted at. The only time so far that Glenn Close, rock and roll bard who is beholden to no man or law has been silenced is when asked if Morgan would approve of how he has been "raising" Nick. Although not much has been shown yet of how Morgan died and her relationship with Glenn, it's clear that he's avoiding dealing with a lot of leftover grief, and possibly views raising Nick as a, "friend" is the best way to help Nick avoid his feelings of grief as well.
The Bard
Bittersweet Ending: In the finale Glenn is able to re-enter the plane of the living after changing Hell for the better and is part of Nick's life. He even declares he'll try to be a better god parent. However, he'll never have Nick as a son again. And Jodie's Morgan Freeman doesn't know who Glenn is.
The Casanova: Took an online pick-up artist class, although he hasn't tried flirting with very many people. He's also acknowledged by the cast (mostly Freddie, his player) and the fandom as very attractive.
Characterization Marches On: Starts off as writing a parody of Hotel California in Episode 3 as a recap song. He later exclusively plays Christmas music.
- He would rather toss a huge wealth of gems down a well than become a Linkin Park DJ. He is later revealed to be a DJ already.
Christmas Songs: What he exclusively knows how to play.
Conspiracy Theorist: Glenn is generally distrusting of the government and The Man, to the point that he isn't sure that the moon landing actually occurred.
Cool People Rebel Against Authority: Glenn is against masks unless you're being watched doing something potentially illegal. Which is all the time!
Everyone Has Standards: Freddie denies that Glenn would ever get drunk and go to a gun range because of how irresponsible it would be.
Foreshadowing: In episode 60 after insulting a Purple Robe Freddie says: "I die happy baby. I'll see my son in Hell b-tch!" Although he doesn't die in that episode, he dies several episodes later. Then comes back in the finale with Nick.
Hidden Depths: You certainly wouldn't suspect it from most of his interactions with...well, anyone really. Despite having shown the emotional depth of a dog bowl, his relationship with Nick is hinted to be his way of avoiding dealing with the grief of losing his wife, Morgan. By always keeping things lighthearted and treating Nick as a friend rather than someone he's responsible for, he manages to keep a distance from those emotions.
Like Father, Like Son: When his father is revealed to be one of the Omega Daddies, they are basically the same person
Offscreen Moment of Awesome: By the season finale Glenn has ended Christian hell by introducing Christmas music. Daryl and Henry admit he's the best dad and Ron admits he's better at Christmas music.
Power Stereotype Flip: Despite the stereotypes of both bards and rockstars, Glenn very rarely uses seduction to get his way.
Secretly Wealthy: Before entering the forgotten realms Glenn had bitcoin as payment from a gig. He doesn't realize the value it's gained.
The Lost Lenore: Glenn is still greiving his wife, Morgan Freeman, who died a few years before the start of the story. To make things worse, by the end of the story, Morgan is alive, but an Alternate Universe version that had never known Glenn.
The Rock Star: Although he hasn't trashed any hotel rooms.
The Stoner: When Glenn finds his son smoking a joint in the first episode, his immediate response is to take a puff himself.
Took a Level in Badass: Works out hard and loses an eye.
Trigger-Happy: Becomes this when using his limited use Human Gun.
Vulgar Humor: Hits a Purple Robe with a 'deez nuts' joke in episode 60.

Henry Oak: Oh my God he's going to kill us!

Year Inside, Hour Outside: Finds himself trapped in a place where time moves faster on the inside.

Darryl Wilson

Played by: Matt Arnold

"Darryl Wilson, nice to meet you."

A self-titled stay at home soccer coach dad and the group's resident barbarian, Darryl is a generally kind-hearted, friendly and polite (sometimes too polite) man, who often functions as the group's leader and figurehead. His son Grant was one of the children who vanished when the group entered the portal.

Amazingly Embarrassing Parents: Oh, poor Grant.
Boring, but Practical: Most of the time his involvement in fights boils down to this. As a barbarian with abilities that encourage fighting with whatever's lying around, he typically just uses his fists or a simple axe.
Catchphrase: Has several:
- "Darryl Wilson, nice to meet you." And I stick out my hand.
- "Son, we'll talk about this later."
- "I enter rage".
Christianity is Catholic: Justified. He really is specifically Catholic and Matt Arnold went to Catholic School.
Characterization Marches On: His rage starts as being angry for the disrespect he feels from his family. His swearing about the disrespect is dropped after early episodes and gone by the time his rage activates his ancestral spirits.
Dumb Muscle: Becomes a stereotypical barbarian in A Game of Tomes. His best solution to everything is punching the problem.
Famous Ancestor: Subverted. When Darryl's ancestral spirits take form they include George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. But that's because they are the founding fathers and Darryl is an American.
Like a Son to Me: Out of all the members of the group, takes to this attitude the most towards Paeden. Because of this, he takes it the hardest when they must leave Paeden behind, taking multiple trips back to say goodbye until the group finally leaves town.
So Proud of You: Often takes the time to compliment and encourage other members of the group, even when not necessary. Particularly with Ron and Paeden.
Straight Man: Closest thing the dads have to one.
Trademark Favorite Food: Charleston Chews. They were his dad's favorite too.
Unstoppable Rage: His signature ability allows him to transform from the polite, easygoing Darryl to an angry, curse-word flinging barbarian who hits like a truck.
"Well Done, Son" Guy: Is this to his father, Frank, to such an extreme that it inhibits his development as a father, husband, and person.
Will Not Tell a Lie: Where Henry is a bad liar, Darryl many times will just come out with the truth.

Henry Oak

Played by: Will Campos

"What in the freakin ding dang, gosh darn, dilly willy, heckin' shark tooth, banana chicanery, rootin' tootin', raspberry freaking FUCK are you doing here?"

The team's Birkenstock rocking, crunchy munchy, hippie nature druid granola dad. Henry Oak is a nature-loving geologist with a fondness for anything progressive or hipster. He's nice to a fault, prioritizing tolerance and taking the route of least confrontation with everyone the group meets. His twin sons, Lark and Sparrow, vanished when the Dads entered The Forgotten Realms.

Achievements in Ignorance: He joined an eco terrorist group thinking they were a ski group.
Apologetic Attacker: Really hates the idea of actually killing anyone.
Bad Liar: He has to roll to see if he doesn't let the truth slip.
Beware the Nice Ones: Out of the whole group, Henry is the one who consistently makes the biggest effort to be as nice as possible, and he also uses his Voluntary Shapeshifting abilities to turn into animals that could easily rip someone to shreds.
Druid
Earthy Barefoot Character: Subverted. Henry says that, while he grew up barefoot in the commune he was raised in, the ground was so soft that he never developed the callouses needed to be barefoot outside of it.
Educational Song: Canonically developed an entire geology-themed EP called Rocks Rock.
Ethical Slut: He and his wife host orgies.
Gratuitous Spanish: Peppers his speech with Spanish when talking about and to his wife, Mercedes Oak-Garcia.
Granola Guy
Insists on Paying: After the dads drop a pyramid on Neverwinter, Henry and Darryl argue about whether or not they should give the city some of their money. Henry argues that they did something horrible, if unintentional, and should at least try to make amends.
Horrible Judge of Character: How else can you describe a person who automatically trusts someone named Scam Likely?
Nature Lover: Is very pro-environment and has stated multiple times that he's an avid supporter of the green movement.
The Pig-Pen: When asked if Henry washes his hands after he wipes, Will answers that it's bold to assume that he even wipes. But he does wash his hands immediately before sex.
Pushover Parents: Pacifist Henry has a very hard time disciplining and controlling the violently anarchic duo of Lark and Sparrow.
Straw Vegetarian: Played with. Although a Birkenstock rocking, crunchy, munchy druid dad, he wants his sons to make their own choice as they mature. He does take his opportunity to lecture the other dads on why veganism is better when he has a captive audience.
Voluntary Shapeshifting: As a druid, he has an ability that allows him to turn into an animal of his choosing, like a bear or a wolf.

Ron Stampler

Played by: Beth May

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"I'm not a stepfather. I'm the father who stepped up!"

The emotionally detached stepfather and rogue of the group. A hilariously awkward, eccentric businessman with a lot of Daddy Issues who wound up emotionally stunted in adulthood as a result of his upbringing. However, one might make the case that more than just his emotions are stunted. He is a Rogue, although he usually spends most fights hiding. His step-son Terry vanished when the Dads entered The Forgotten Realms.

Achievements in Ignorance: How Ron has likely survived in life.
- Ron has learned to speak fluent Spanish from telenovelas. Since he learned the language from TV, he assumes it's a fictional language like Elvish.
Christmas Songs: He can sing them even when it isn't Christmas!
Cloud Cuckoolander: Some of the things he does/says are... outlandish, such as the fact that he's always wearing multiple pairs of pants.
Comically Missing the Point: Ron almost never fully understands what is going on, even after the Dads try to explain to him.
- It's ambiguous (and perhaps unintentional on the part of Beth May) how much in any given scenario is Ron truly misunderstanding something, or purposefully trying to make a joke/get a reaction out of someone. Regardless, it's usually always hilarious.
Goofy Print Underwear: That say "Me undies" and "Cool guy", no less.
Hilariously Abusive Childhood: Subverted. When we learn more about his childhood, it quickly gets more dramatic, to the point of being decidedly non-humorous.
Hidden Depths: It doesn't show at first but Ron's...weirdness is definitely affected by a whole bag of trauma and conflicting emotions:
- Many of his common misconceptions of how the world works (like jail) are definitely because of how Willy Stampler abused and lied to him to manipulate him.
- Out of all the fathers thus far, it can be strongly argued that Ron has come the furthest in repairing and strengthening his relationship with his respective son, Terry Jr. He has made great strides in acknowledging Terry Jr's emotional struggles and providing genuine support and encouragement. He's also been slowly standing up for himself and growing into a proper father figure for Terry Jr. Every time the Dads meet up with their kids Ron makes sure to check in with Terry Jr. and remind him that he is loved. It's safe to say that the cycle of abuse passed down the Stampler family line might be coming to an end.
Ignorant of Their Own Ignorance: Admittedly perpetuated by the other dads, who don't want to hurt his feelings by directly pointing out how stupid he is.
Miss Conception: Somehow missed health class every single time reproduction was taught, so he has no idea how babies are actually made.
Precious Puppy: In the finale Scam Likely gives Ron a new puppy who looks like Rogue.
Too Dumb to Live: To the point where in Meta, the players have wondered how he has functioned thus far as a human being at all.
You're Not My Father: Terry Jr. more or less literally tells Ron this when the dads try to rescue him. Their relationship gets better eventually, though.

Jodie Foster

Voiced by: Jimmy Wong

"I have to have the last word! I have to have the last word."

Everyone's favorite dad and police officer Jodie who joins the dad at the end of episode 48.

By-the-Book Cop: As a lawful good paladin.
Demon In Disguise
11th-Hour Ranger: joins the Dads unexpectedly in the third quarter of season 1 and sticks around as a recurring character and guest star for a decent chunk of the remaining time.
Fake Memories: When referencing different events Jodie remembers them too.
- It's unclear if they are actually fake memories or he's a dad from a different reality. In episode 56, it's revealed he is a demon from an alternate timeline who was transformed into a human as punishment for his crimes.
Identity Amnesia
Put on a Bus: Leaves for Hell after rediscovering his infernal heritage, taking Nick/Narcholas with him.
- The Bus Came Back: for the season 1 finale, where he helps the Dads defeat the Omega Dads. Also makes a cameo in season 2.
Superpowered Evil Side: Becomes a balor to rescue his son from mortal peril. He ends the fight with style, but almost turns on the party afterward.
Talking Your Way Out: Tries to use this when captured by Elizabeth Warden.