Characterization FAC

a protagonist who must overcome adversity and has noble qualities

• hero

• anti-hero

• tragic hero

• herald

a protagonist who must overcome adversity and has selfish (less than noble) qualities or motives

• Damsel in Distress

• Anti-hero

• Lovable Rogue

• Hero

a character whose significant character flaws eventually leads to his or her death

• Innocent Bystander

• Anti-Hero

• Tragic Hero

• Hero

This character breaks the rules but gains a reader’s sympathy

• Herald

• Lovable rogue

• Damsel in Distress

• Reluctant Monster

a female character who faces danger and needs a male to save her.

• Anti-Hero

• Innocent Bystander

• Damsel in Distress

• Reluctant Monster

an innocent, naive member of a typically destructive species or group.

• Reluctant Monster

• Anti-Hero

• Innocent Bystander

• Lovable Rogue

a character who calls the main character to adventure or pushes them to begin a journey.

• Lovable Rogue

• Herald

• Wise, Old Man

• Hero

a character who supports the protagonist without taking credit for the protagonist’s success.

• Damsel in Distress

• Wise, Old Man

• Hero

• Sidekick

an antagonist who directly oppose the hero and attempts to cause harm.

• Ferryman

• Villain

• Anti-Hero

• Reluctant Monster

a wise, elderly character who shares insight and advice with the main character.

• Sidekick

• Herald

• Wise, Old Man

• Ferryman