Archetypes Flashcards
The innocent
the character who sees the world in a good and wholesome way
the orphan
character who is often looking for a new family
the hero
character is the person you put in your story to crush the enemy and save the day
the caregiver
character that cab take on many forms. They can be an active side kick role
the seducer
use their good looks and irrespressible charm to spin every situation. They influence to get what they want
the rebel
type of person who wont settle for the staus quo. They have a strong sense of justice and they’ll do whatever it takes to make things fair
the lover
character will do anything for love. Their heart is firmly on their sleeve, and they’re utterly devoted to the object of their affection - sometimes at the expense of their on safety
the creator
the most important thing to the character is to create things. They can appear as more of a buisness guru. They can be a bit of a loner, sacrificing anything in their quest to build something that leaves a mark
the joker
the character is out for a laugh and a good time. They play the fool and dont take life seriously.
the mentor
appears to guide the protagonist, preparing them for the journey ahead
the magician
they seek enlightenment and wisdom. However, the magician also wants to impose their wishes on the world around them. Their skills are far beyond what people can understand
the ruler
the character loves to be in control. Their goal is to stay on top
