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:
A soldier who, through medicine, technology, superpowers, or machinery, has become something more than human.

FICTIONAL EXAMPLES:
Jason Bourne (the Bourne series), Captain America (Marvel Universe), Alita (Alita: Battle Angel), RoboCop (RoboCop)

COMMON STRENGTHS:
ADAPTABLE, ALERT, ANALYTICAL, BOLD, CALM, CONFIDENT, DECISIVE, DISCIPLINED, FOCUSED, HONORABLE, INDEPENDENT, INDUSTRIOUS, INTELLIGENT, JUST, LOYAL, METICULOUS, OBSERVANT, PATIENT, PERSISTENT, PRIVATE, PROTECTIVE, RESOURCEFUL, RESPONSIBLE

COMMON WEAKNESSES:
COCKY, CONFRONTATIONAL, CONTROLLING, HAUGHTY, HUMORLESS, PERFECTIONIST, REBELLIOUS, SELF-DESTRUCTIVE, VIOLENT

ASSOCIATED ACTIONS, BEHAVIORS, AND TENDENCIES:
Having superhuman strength and/or speed
Being exceptional at hand-to-hand combat
Being fierce and fearless
Being unhindered by societal norms and morality
Showing exceptional intelligence
Determination
Being mentally and physically resilient
Adapting to any situation
Thinking on their feet
Being resourceful
Having great problem-solving abilities
Being loyal to those in authority (at first)
Being unconcerned with the opinions of others
Sacrificing personal needs for the greater good
Defending the innocent or vulnerable
Challenging authority
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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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CREATE SOMETHING NEW:
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