Types of Charcaters

This character has a complex personality. Has both flaws and strengths.

• Static

• Round

• Dynamic

This character has one kind of personality trait. Can be very predictable.

• Flat

• Round

• Dynamic

This character does not change over the course of the story. They stay the same throughout the story.

• Minor

• Dynamic

• Static

This character evolves and changes. Typically something happens in the story to cause this change.

• Static

• Dynamic

• Flat

The hero of the story, typically the central/main character.

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

Typically the villain, or the opponent to the protagonist.

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

These characters are the most relevant to the story plot

• Major

• Minor

• Stock

Less impactful characters in the story.

• Major

• Minor

• Stock

Often stereotypical character (mad scientist, bully, friendly police officer)

• major

• minor

• stock

Characters that are opposites of each other. (Harry Potter and Voldemort)

• protagonist

• antagonist

• foil