CHARACTER TYPE AND TROPE THESAURUS

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HELPFUL TIP:

Using a trope or archetype helps readers quickly understand a character, but stopping there creates a weak and predictable figure. Instead, add depth with a unique backstory, emotional wounds, and related fears and flaws. You can also break expectations with an unusual job, relationship, secret, or positive trait.
DESCRIPTION:
This character keeps the peace among the rest of the cast. The voice of reason, they're the glue that holds the group together.

FICTIONAL EXAMPLES:
Sodapop Curtis (The Outsiders), Frodo Baggins (The Lord of the Rings trilogy), Remus Lupin (Harry Potter series), Edith Bunker (All in the Family)

COMMON STRENGTHS:
AFFECTIONATE, CALM, CENTERED, COOPERATIVE, CREATIVE, DIPLOMATIC, EASYGOING, EMPATHETIC, GENTLE, HONORABLE, JUST, KIND, LOYAL, MERCIFUL, NURTURING, PATIENT, PERCEPTIVE, PROTECTIVE, SUPPORTIVE, WISE

COMMON WEAKNESSES:
COWARDLY, GOSSIPY, INSECURE, MANIPULATIVE, MARTYR, NAGGING, NEEDY, NOSY, OBSESSIVE, OVERSENSITIVE, SUBSERVIENT, TIMID, WORRYWART

ASSOCIATED ACTIONS, BEHAVIORS, AND TENDENCIES:
Being strongly attuned to justice
Listening carefully and attentively to others
Disliking conflict and confrontation
Being able to see a problem from all sides
Not holding grudges or being vengeful
Not easily taking offense
Being supportive and encouraging to everyone
Wanting to be liked
Communicating clearly and positively
Working well in a group
Reading people and being sensitive to their needs
Staying calm under pressure
Keeping the promises they make
Thinking outside the box to solve a problem
Being easy to get along with
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FEARS THAT MIGHT LIMIT THE CHARACTER:
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SITUATIONS THAT WILL CHALLENGE THEM:
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INNER STRUGGLES TO GIVE THEM DEPTH:
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CLICHÉS TO BE AWARE OF:
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TWIST THIS TROPE WITH A CHARACTER WHO...:
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UNEXPECTED OCCUPATIONS FOR THIS CHARACTER:
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CREATE SOMETHING NEW:
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