Personalities

Everything on my notes got wiped AGAIN so now any info that I can't store in the limited free pages I have with be in docs.

Naive lil' idiot that gets themself into so much trouble, the only thing keeping them alive is their friends and spite

Child — This character is young in age or spirit, and loves adventure — or at least they think they do until they truly experience it (Tim from Jurassic Park

Chosen One — They have been chosen by someone or some force and are the only ones capable of resolving the plot (Neo from The Matrix)

Corrupter — Their primary role in the story is to bring out the worst in everyone (Rumpelstiltskin in Once Upon a Time)

Corrupter — Their primary role in the story is to bring out the worst in everyone (Rumpelstiltskin in Once Upon a Time)

Egomaniac — They like to be the center of attention and usually are often very insecure, overcompensating for a deep need to be loved and/or revered.

Father Figure — The man who showcases authority, yet has a pure heart and will do all he can to protect those he loves and watches over, either physically or emotionally (Atticus from To Kill a Mockingbird)

Ferryman — A character that acts as a guide or aid, allowing characters to travel over near impossible obstacles to reach specific destinations (Heimdall from Thor)

Final girl — The “last girl standing” in a horror movie (Laurie from Halloween)

Gentleman Thief — A very charming, sophisticated, and well-mannered thief (Thomas Crown from The Thomas Crown Affair)

Grotesque — An often tragic character that induces both fear and pity because their deformities overshadow a perfectly normal and likable personality (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)

Hotshot — This character is often skilled, but reckless, known for taking risks (Maverick from Top Gun)

Hunter of Monsters — A character whose sole mission is to eliminate whatever monster(s) in question (Quinn from Jaws

Imposter/Pretender — They are intelligent and take advantage of situations and characters

Kirk — The captain or a similar leader who needs to be practical rather than emotional or distant, often having to make decisions in the middle of The Spock or The McCoy (see below)

Spock —The Spock is an archetype that focuses on logic, rules, and reason while fighting for the greater good

McCoy — He or she cares for others deeply and they always seek to do the right thing, no matter what the situation

Loner — The Loner isolates him or herself and often struggles to connect with others. They feel alien to others around them (Theodore Twombly from Her or Jim from Rebel Without a Cause)

Loser — They don’t catch any breaks and always seem to get the short end of the stick. They are also either usually unmotivated and don’t care about how they are perceived, or they do and try to make the change, only to fail time and time again (Charlie Brown from The Peanuts and arguably the guys behind Pied Piper in Silicon Valley)

Loyalist — They have the strong ability to support others and always remain loyal in doing so despite their own lack of abilities and feeling of self-worth (Dr. Watson from Sherlock Holmes)

Magician or Shaman —  A man with special insight or mystical powers coming to the aid of the protagonist (Dick Halloran from The Shining)

Mother Figure — The mother figure is always the source of nurturing and comfort, offering guidance while also sometimes coming off as over-controlling and worrisome, but always acts from the heart (Mrs. Baker from Boyz n the Hood and Mrs. Gump from Forrest Gump)

Outlaw — Similar to the Rebel (see below). They are romanticized, charismatic, and can often be the social bandit of the story

Rebel — Despite the fact that many believe James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause is the quintessential rebel (he’s actually better defined as the loner), the truth is that the rebel takes the loner attributes to the next level as they push up against anyone and everyone, walking strictly to a beat of their own drum without caring what others think (John Bender in The Breakfast Club)

Peacemaker — They try to force the peace between characters and situations. Usually the voice of reason between all.

Pessimist — For them, the glass is always half empty. They won’t take risks and often complain about everything every chance they get (Hudson from Aliens)

Psychopath — They have no conscience, are amoral, and have the inability to feel or care for others. All of which together is not a great combination.