Character Archetypes

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The hero

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A highly competent character, armed with a particular set of skills who rises to meet a challenge, overcome obstacles, conquer an enemy, or save the day.

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The lover

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The romantic lead who is usually a devoted and passionate character guided by their heart. They often make great sacrifices for the one they love.

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The magician

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A powerful figure with an inquisitive nature who has harnessed the ways of the universe to achieve key goals or bend the world to their will.

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The outlaw/rebel

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A rebellious and resourceful character who has a strong sense of justice and won’t abide by society’s demands. They usually seek to overthrow the status quo.

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The orphan

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An average-joe type character who feels recognizable from daily life. Often, they receive some kind of good fortune that allows them to fulfill their dream.

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The sage

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A wise, older figure with an abundance of knowledge and wisdom who usually guides the protagonist through the unknown with their helpful advice.

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The innocent

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A morally pure character who is young and naive with only good intentions until they come face to face with reality and are forced to learn a life lesson.

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The creator

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A motivated character with a brilliant imagination who is often an artist of some sort. They often have a single-minded vision to pursue some great artistic goal.

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The ruler

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A character with legal or emotional power over others who will usually do anything to maintain that control. They are sometimes charismatic but can be greedy or suspicious.

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The caregiver

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An incredibly generous and selfless character who will do anything to support or protect others, including making sacrifices on their behalf.