Category: Roles in Story and resources

  • Potential roles in storytelling

    Potential Roles List

    For now this is just a comprehensive list of the potential roles in storytelling. They may be turned into their own forms later on.

    1. Primary Roles in Narrative

    • Protagonists
    • Antagonists
    • Supporting Characters
    • Deuteragonist
    • Tritagonist

    2. Character Development and Dynamics

    • Foil Characters
    • Rival Characters
    • Confidant Characters
    • Sidekick Characters
    • Love Interests
    • Mentor Characters
    • The Mentor’s Mentor
    • The Mentor Turned Antagonist
    • The Instigator: Added to challenge and provoke changes in other characters.
    • The Questioner: Included for challenging norms and beliefs.

    3. Moral and Ethical Spectrum

    • The Tyrant
    • The Redeemed Villain
    • The Reluctant Villain
    • The Anti-Villain
    • The Innocent
    • The Pacifist
    • The Zealot
    • The Scapegoat
    • The Traditionalist
    • The Anarchist
    • The Peacemaker
    • The Redeemer: A character who undergoes moral or spiritual redemption.
    • The Moralist: Strictly adheres to their moral code, impacting the narrative.

    4. Personality and Temperament

    • The Optimist
    • The Pessimist
    • The Cynic
    • The Skeptic
    • The Stoic
    • The Hedonist
    • The Free Spirit
    • The Dreamer
    • The Realist
    • The Idealist Dreamer
    • The Paragon: Represents an ideal or perfect example of a quality.
    • The Satirist: Offers commentary on societal norms through humor or criticism.

    5. Special Abilities and Powers

    • The Magician/Wizard
    • The Nature Spirit/Elemental
    • The Demigod/Half-God
    • The Omnipotent Being
    • The Artificial Intelligence
    • The Ghost/Spirit
    • The Trickster God/Deity

    6. Storytelling and Narrative Devices

    • Narrator or Observer
    • The Herald
    • The Prophecy Bearer
    • The Symbolic Character
    • The Collective
    • The Unseen Evil
    • The Symbol of Hope
    • The Oracle: Provides wisdom or prophecy, often in a cryptic manner.

    7. Social and Cultural Roles

    • The Everyman
    • The Outcast or Pariah
    • The Foreigner/Stranger
    • The Socialite
    • The Environmentalist
    • The Bureaucrat
    • The Diplomat/Peacemaker
    • The Cult Leader
    • The Revolutionary
    • The Traditionalist
    • The Visionary
    • The Iconoclast: Challenges cherished beliefs or institutions.
    • The Bridge: Connects disparate groups or individuals.

    8. Emotional and Psychological Complexity

    • The Tragic Hero
    • The Fallen Hero
    • The Survivor
    • The Victim
    • The Innocent Victim
    • The Lost Soul
    • The Penitent
    • The Survivor of Tragedy
    • The Heart: The emotional center or moral compass of a group.
    • The Conundrum: Poses significant moral or ethical dilemmas.

    9. Adventure and Exploration

    • The Explorer
    • The Adventurer
    • The Wanderer
    • The Wanderlust
    • The Time Travel Traveler
    • The Parallel Universe Character
    • The Dreamer: Focused on aspirations and the pursuit of seemingly unattainable goals.

    10. Mystery and Intrigue

    • The Shapeshifter
    • The Shadow
    • The Enigma
    • The Double Agent/Spy
    • The Informant
    • The Hidden Mastermind
    • The Mastermind
    • The Disguised
    • The Doppelgänger
    • The Charlatan
    • The Enigma: Added for an extra layer of mystery and complexity.

    11. Comic Relief and Lighter Elements

    • Comic Relief Characters
    • The Jester/Trickster
    • The Clown
    • The Comic Sidekick

    12. Professional and Skill-Based Roles

    • The Craftsman
    • The Healer
    • The Scholar/Intellectual
    • The Warrior/Soldier
    • The Artist/Creative
    • The Mad Scientist
    • The Networker
    • The Fixer

    13. Personal Struggles and Challenges

    • The Orphan/Regular Person
    • The Caregiver
    • The Rebel/Revolutionary
    • The Hero/Champion
    • The Loner
    • The Recluse
    • The Veteran
    • The Follower
    • The Gossip
    • The Philosopher
    • The Pragmatist
    • The Seducer/Temptress
    • The Monster/Villain
    • Villain’s Henchmen or Secondary Antagonists
    • The Siren
    • The Diva/Divo
    • The Boundary Crosser
    • The Innocent Abroad
    • The Amnesiac
    • The Observer from Afar
    • The Peasant
    • The Ascetic
    • The Betrayer
    • The Gentle Giant
    • The Rogue
    • The Pessimist
    • The Evolver: Demonstrates significant personal growth and change.

    14. Catalysts and Change Agents

    • Catalyst Characters
    • The Precocious Child
    • The Non-Human Entity
    • The Beacon: Inspires or guides others through challenging times.

    15. Forces and Entities Beyond the Human Realm

    • The Omnipresent Narrator
    • The Force of Nature
    • The Cosmic Plaything
    • The Unseen Influencer

    16. Complex Personal Journeys

    • The Boundary Challenger
    • The Innocent Sage
    • The Living Paradox
    • The Emotional Anchor
    • The Timeless Sage
    • The Echo
    • The Human Mirror
    • The Living Paradox

    17. Unique Perspectives and Insights

    • The Unifier
    • The Catalyst for Change
    • The Moral Compass
    • The Reluctant Leader
    • The Trickster Hero
    • The Anti-Heroine
    • The Tech Wizard
    • The Spiritual Guide

    18. Symbolic and Thematic Representations

    • The Symbol of Corruption
    • The Idealized Hero
    • The Doomed Romantic
    • The Symbol: Represents a larger idea or movement, becoming a rallying point.

    19. Specialized Skills and Professions

    • The Adventurer
    • The Visionary
    • The Wanderlust
    • The Conscience

    20. Agents of Conflict and Resolution

    • The Avenger
    • The Protector
    • The Betrayer
    • The Recluse
    • The Scapegoat
    • The Peacemaker
    • The Unwilling Hero
    • The Peacemaker: Added for resolving conflicts and bringing harmony.

    21. Representations of Knowledge and Wisdom

    • The Sage or Wise Old Man/Woman
    • The Philosopher
    • The Mystic
    • The Spiritual Guide
    • The Tech Wizard
    • The Sage: Imparts wisdom through experience rather than direct mentorship.

    22. Embodiments of Personal and Social Challenges

    • The Misfit/Outsider
    • The Innocent Victim
    • The Survivor of Tragedy
    • The Exile
    • The Lost Soul
    • The Penitent
    • The Exile: Represents themes of isolation and separation from society.

    23. Forces of Change and Transformation

    • The Changeling
    • The Catalyst for Change
    • The Boundary Challenger
    • The Living Paradox
    • The Catalyst for Change: Drives significant changes in the narrative or characters.

    24. Expressions of Power and Authority

    • The Tyrant
    • The Hidden Mastermind
    • The Elder Statesman
    • The Bureaucrat
    • The Cult Leader
    • The Elder Statesman: Represents experienced leadership and authority.

    25. Manifestations of Mystery and the Unknown

    • The Enigma
    • The Unseen Evil
    • The Force of Nature
    • The Cosmic Plaything
    • The Omnipresent Narrator
    • The Cosmic Plaything: Represents a character at the mercy of larger, often unseen forces.

    26. Symbols and Archetypes

    • The Symbol of Hope
    • The Symbol of Corruption
    • The Collective
    • The Echo
    • The Human Mirror
    • The Echo: Reflects or mirrors aspects of other characters or themes.