Characters in The Tower of Nero

Apollo / Lester Papadopoulos

The fallen god at the end of his trials, transformed by mortality into someone humbler and more empathetic.

Also in The Hidden Oracle, The Dark Prophecy, The Burning Maze, The Tyrant's Tomb

Meg McCaffrey

Apollo's master, finally facing the abusive stepfather who shaped her childhood.

Also in The Hidden Oracle, The Dark Prophecy, The Burning Maze, The Tyrant's Tomb

Nero

Immortal Roman emperor and Meg's adoptive father, ruling from a Manhattan tower; the chief human villain of the series.

Python

Ancient serpent guarding the Oracle of Delphi and Apollo's oldest, most feared nemesis.

Luguselwa (Lu)

A Gaul warrior in Nero's service who secretly helps Meg and Apollo escape.

Nico di Angelo

Son of Hades who aids Apollo and Meg on the final quest.

Also in The Hidden Oracle, The Titan's Curse, The Battle of the Labyrinth, The Last Olympian, The Blood of Olympus

Will Solace

Son of Apollo and Nico's boyfriend, joining the dangerous mission.

Also in The Hidden Oracle, The Last Olympian, The Lost Hero, The Blood of Olympus

Rachel Elizabeth Dare

Mortal Oracle of Delphi whose prophecy points to how Python can finally be defeated.

Also in The Hidden Oracle, The Battle of the Labyrinth, The Last Olympian, The Lost Hero, The Blood of Olympus