Character Archetypes

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The Mentor

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Offers guidance, wisdom, or magical help. Helps the hero grow. Think: Gandalf, Dumbledore.

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The Caregiver

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Loving, nurturing, selfless. Helps others even at a cost to themselves. Think: Mother figures, healers.

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The Innocent

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Pure, hopeful, and often naïve. Believes in the good in people and the world. Think: Luna Lovegood, Dorothy from Oz.

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The Explorer

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Loves freedom and adventure. Seeks out new experiences and pushes boundaries. Think: Indiana Jones.

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The Rebel

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Breaks rules, challenges authority, fights injustice. Think: Katniss Everdeen, V from V for Vendetta.

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The Lover

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Motivated by passion and connection. Values relationships above all. Think: Romeo, Jack in Titanic.

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The Creator (or Artist)

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Wants to create something meaningful. Expresses themselves through innovation or art. Think: Tony Stark, Frankenstein (the doctor).

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The Jester

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Funny, playful, lightens the mood — but may also tell hard truths. Think: The Genie in Aladdin, or Shakespeare’s fools.

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The Sage

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Wise, knowledgeable, seeks truth. May act as a teacher. Think: Yoda, or Morpheus in The Matrix.

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The Ruler

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Leads with control and order. Can be just or tyrannical. Think: Mufasa (good), President Snow (bad).