Character Archetypes

One who seeks to impart knowledge and understanding , wise person with a moral compass

• companion

• explorer

• rebel

• sage/mentor

One who supports the main character, serves as voice of reason, helpful, guide, rescuer

• magician/creator

• rebel

• villain

• sidekick

Not ALWAYS evil but may be. Generally acts in opposition to hero, serving as a contrast the beliefs, actions, goals of the hero. May show what hero can become if he goes down the wrong path.

• villain

• rebel

• jester

• leader

One who seeks freedom to be individual and stands against established rule in an effort to find freedom and/or bring about change

• sidekick

• rebel

• leader

• hero/heroine

One who seeks to enjoy life and have fun. Brings humor to a situation.

• sage/mentor

• sdekick

• jester

• leader

One who seeks to define herself or himself. performs acts of courage. represents the best of society

• leader

• rebel

• explorer

• hero/heroine

One who seeks to nurture the emotional and physical well-being of others.

• Innocent

• Sidekick

• Caregiver

• Magician, creator

One who is in distress and has a problem that needs to be solved or needs help to get out of a bad situation or circumstance.

• villain

• someone in need of saving

• rebel

• explorer

One who seeks to mature emotionally. One who is young and naive, sees good in the world and has hope. Needs guidance.

• caregiver

• sidekick

• innocent

• jester

This character doesn’t usually have the traditional qualities expected of a hero. Commonly possesses imperfections associated with antagonists

• Villain

• Trickster

• Anti-Hero

• Shadow