This is a list of the characters mentioned in TBD. The list includes characters as they are mentioned, so you can reference this when trying to figure out who is who. As the author, I feel a need to look at my list so I remember who belongs where, and I know some readers have commented on wanting a list. You are welcome to print this for your own personal use. Some details may not be filled in at this time, but as they are discovered, they will be added.
Name |
Chapter Introduced |
About Them... |
Daniel R Hampton |
Prologue |
DoB: 3 July 1968 Daniel is the husband of Derek Hampton and the Dad of Chase. He worked as a genealogist, made some investments, inherited an estate and left more than Chase even knew. |
Derek Hampton |
Prologue |
DoB: 9 January 1982 Derek is the husband of Daniel R Hampton and Pop of Chase. While Daniel wanted them to share everything, he was more interested in Daniel than what Daniel had. |
Chase Hampton |
Prologue |
DoB: 21 April 2000 Chase watched as gunmen killed everyone on the beach, including his dad and pop. Uncle Lenny came to take care of him. After watching a movie about batman, Chase decided to go to Japan to learn martial arts. returning home the day before what would have been Derek's birthday, He spoke with "Uncle Lenny" and they decided to adopt an older teenage boy. |
Leonard "Uncle Lenny" Williams | Prologue |
DoB: 21 July 1977 Leonard, aka Uncle Lenny, was chosen by Daniel and Derek to watch over Chase in the event they both were killed. Sadly, that happened. Uncle Lenny reared Chase as a son, but never let him forget who his fathers were. |
Darryl D Douglas Headmaster at Group Home |
Prologue |
Orientation: Unknown Darryl D Douglas is the Headmaster at the Group Home where Lenny took Chase. While his orientation is unknown, he has no problem with telling the boys, "If God made you gay or God made you straight, you ought not be ashamed, for HE doesn't make mistakes." He will not allow bullying of any kind in the Home. |
Robert T Gordan aka Robert T Hampton |
Prologue |
DOB: 13 June 2002 Robbie was homophobic and rude. After talking to Mr. Douglas, Robbie came to realize that no one chooses to be gay; either they are or they aren't. Robbie came to terms with his sexuality and started chatting online with someone who he thought was another sixteen-year-old boy. He was almost abducted when he went to meet the "boy." After the Blue Dragon rescued him, Robbie felt down on himself and Chase helped him feel better. Then Chase wanted to adopt Robbie. |
Kash Gamin aka Kash Williams |
Prologue |
DoB: 24 December 2001 Kash was left at the Group Home on Christmas Eve, 2001. No one saw who had dropped him off, and he looked like a newborn, so they celebrate his birthday on Christmas Eve. Since he was of unknown origin, he was given the last name "Gamin." After his adoption, he took Lenny's last name. |
Aiden Lambert |
Prologue |
Aiden Lambert is the Home School Instructor |
Judge Nick Zeigler |
Prologue |
Nick Zeigler is the judge who presided over Kash's adoption. |
TrueFan | Chapter One |
TrueFan is the author of Priorities, a story mentioned. |
Bill Venedores | Chapter One |
Dealer at the Chevy new Car Lot. |
Grandma Hampton |
Chapter One |
DoB: 9 January 1947 Grandmas Hampton was Daniel's mother. She showed signs of early dementia, but what killed her was a grieving heart over losing her beloved son, Daniel. |
Trevor C. Maxcwell |
Chapter Two |
DoB: 21 September 1987 Trevor is a host and server at the restaurant Chase took Uncle Lenny to for his birthday. He and Lenny hit it off right from the get-go. |
Roger |
Chapter Two |
Age: 29 (No DoB given) Roger is the manager of the restaurant where Trevor works. He is married to Bill, but whether it is the one previously mentioned or not hasn't been determined. |
Nick |
Chapter Two |
Age: 29 (No DoB given) Nick is Trevor's roommate and has been his best friend since grade school. He isn't fond of homosexuals but makes an exception for Trevor. |