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Someone who sacrifices their life/faces suffering instead of giving up what they hold sacred
Martyr
Seeks help from older, wiser characters; experiences "coming of age"; inexperienced; pure/virtuous
Innocent
This character is blamed for everything bad that occurs; takes the fall for others; seen as weak until "death"
Scapegoat
Issues challenges and announces coming of significant change (inner knowledge, call to action)
Herald
Job is to confuse/derail but occasionally help the protagonist; bring uncertainty and tension; loyalty in question
Shapeshifter
Character provides emotional support and nourishment (spiritual wisdom, selfless, serves others)
Caregiver
Older or mature character that guides and helps the protagonist (wise, gives advice, trusted)
Mentor
Category: common character that doesn't have as much time to develop or be described
Supporting/secondary characters
Tries to manipulate and convince the protagonist to join the dark side or give up their goal
Tempter
Uses brute force to oppose the protagonist
Monster
Intellectual/cunning opponent, uses brain and strategy to oppose the protagonist
Villain
Category: works against the protagonist, can be a "bad guy", evil, or just in conflict
Antagonist
Technically a hero, but struggles with morals and courage, not willing to sacrifice, sometimes does the right thing
Antihero
Someone who is willing to sacrifice their needs for others, courageous, overcomes great odds/evils
Hero
Category: usually the main character, who the story closely follows
Protagonist