building character

DEFINING CHARACTERS BY THEIR ROLES
One of your first considerations when writing a character should be the role they play in their story. Is the character a hero or a villain? If the character is a hero, what kind of hero? Below is a short list of character types. Choose which role your character falls into and tell us what motivates them in that role. Why is this their role? What traits, skills, goals, flaws and experiences lead that character to take on that role. As always, try to make your answer at least 100 words (though this is in no way required) and be as detailed as possible! Remember: these questions are for original characters as well as canons. (Don't forget to follow the posting guidelines.)

( The List of Character Roles )