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Character Types

Scott Myers

14 Feb 2014
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Working with types is a great way to brainstorm and develop characters, exploring a limitless range of possible personalities for any of the five primary character archetypes: Protagonist, Nemesis, Attractor, Mentor, Trickster.

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Advocate

Angel

Artist

Bully

Clown

Companion

Femme Fatale

Gambler

Healer

Innocent

Loner

Martyr

Orphan

Prostitute

Rebel

Rookie

Warrior

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