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Character Types

Scott Myers

19 Jun 2014 • 1 min read
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Character Types

Character types writers can use to develop their own stories.

Stuck on how to make your Protagonist unique? What about an Addict or a Gambler? Nemesis? How about Angel or Rookie? Great resources for character development.

Addict

Advocate

Angel

Artist

Bully

Clown

Companion

Destroyer

Femme Fatale

Gambler

Healer

Innocent

Loner

Martyr

Orphan

Prostitute

Rebel

Rookie

Visionary

Warrior

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