Archetype Selection

Emotional Qualities

Independence, Rebelliousness, Resilience, Lack of Commitment, Bluntness, Cynicism, Isolation, Anxiety, Mistrustful, Sadness, Bravery, Selfish, Selfless

Outlaw

Character Examples

Maeve Wiley (Sex Education), Eleven (Stranger Things), Nebula (Guardians of the Galaxy), Elphaba (Wicked), Mulan, Hermione (Harry Potter), Rizzo (Grease), Brienne of Tarth (Game of Thrones), Alicent Hightower (House of the Dragon), Gollum (Lord of the Rings)

Emotional Qualities

Determination, Independent, Intelligence, Imaginative, Passionate, Self-expressive, Charming, Achievement-orientated, Authentic, Driven, Non-conforming, Practical, Ambitious

Creator

Character Examples

Tony Stark (Avengers), Sherlock Holmes, Tyrion Lannister (Game of Thrones), Yennefer (The Witcher), Lisa Simpson (The Simpsons), Dr. Who, Alexander Hamilton (Hamilton), Dr. Strange (Avengers), Newt Scamander (Fantastic Beasts)

Emotional Qualities

Connection, Purposeful, Supportive, Empathy, Connection, Loyalty, Devotion, Trusting, Kindness, Self-doubt, Patience, Vision, Bravery

Champion

Character Examples

Samwise Gamgee (Lord of the Rings), Glinda (Wicked), Dr. Watson (Sherlock Holmes), Spock (Star Trek), Hagrid (Harry Potter), Neville Longbottom (Harry Potter), Chewbacca (Star Wars)

Emotional Qualities

Uncommitted, Wit, Humour, Lack of Purpose, Unserious, Independable, Connection, Self-amused, Unhelpful, Modest, Selfish, Deceitful

Jester

Character Examples

David Brent (The Office), Donkey (Shrek), Mr. Bean, Bottom (Midsummer Night’s Dream), Fat Amy (Pitch Perfect), Meghan (Bridesmaids), Austin Powers, Ace Ventura, Homer Simpson (The Simpsons)

Emotional Qualities

Conviction, Hatred, Purpose, Unredeemable
Selfish, Superior thinking, Manipulative, Decisive, Intolerant, Untrustworthy, Deceitful

Villain

Character Examples

Voldemort (Harry Potter), Thanos (Avengers), Cersei Lannister (Game of Thrones), Bellatrix LeStrange (Harry Potter), Coriolanus Snow (The Hunger Games), Homelander (The Boys), Sauron (Rings of Power), Miss Trunchbull (Matilda)

Emotional Qualities

Spiteful, Wit, Charm, Impatient, Scheming, Purposeful, Selfish, Jealous, Isolation, Redeemable, Isolation, Defensive

Nemesis

Character Examples

Loki (Avengers), Boromir (Lord of the Rings), Jamie Tartt (Ted Lasso), Villanelle (Killing Eve), The Deep (The Boys), Snape (Harry Potter), Jaime Lannister (Game of Thrones), Regina George (Mean Girls), The Grinch, Kylo Ren (Star Wars), Davy Jones (Pirates of the Carribean)

Emotional Qualities

Decisiveness, Protectiveness, Purposeful, Selfless, Bluntness, Wisdom, Patience, Determined, Self-reliant, Organisation, Strength/Skill, Stoic, Fearless

Captain

Character Examples

Captain Kirk (Star Trek), Rebecca Welton (Ted Lasso), Rhaenyra Targaryen (House of the Dragon), Princess Leia (Star Wars), Liz Danvers (True Detective), Moiraine Damodred (Wheel of Time), Faramir (Lord of the Rings)

Emotional Qualities

Charm, Unpredictable, Carefree, Lack of Commitment, Conflicted, Self-interested, Forgivable, Sympathy, Desire, Kindness, Non-conforming, Dreamy, Ambitious

Lovable Rogue

Character Examples

Han Solo (Star Wars), Maverick (Top Gun), Captain Jack Sparrow (Pirates of the Caribbean), Black Widow (The Avengers), Arya Stark (Game of Thrones), Lyra Belacqua (The Golden Compass), Jesse Pinkman (Breaking Bad), Moana

Emotional Qualities

Predictable, Dependable, Charm, Modest, Relatability, Lack of Pretense, Lack of Purpose, Connection, Empathy, Gullible, Idealism

Innocent

Character Examples

Mary Jane Watson (Spiderman), Otis Milburn (Sex Education), Dorothy (Wizard of Oz), Sansa Stark (Game of Thrones), Forest Gump, Charlie Bucket (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), Lucy Pevensie (The Chronicles of Narnia), Buddy the Elf (Elf)

Emotional Qualities

Patience, Wisdom, Empathy, Knowledge-seeking, Certain, Humility, Wit, Charm, Kindness, Ambiguity

Mentor

Character Examples

Yoda (Star Wars), Gandalf (Lord of the Rings), Professor McGonagall (Harry Potter), M (James Bond), Harry Hart (Kingsman), Alfred (The Dark Knight), Mr. Miyagi (Karate Kid), Hamich Abernathy (The Hunger Games)

Emotional Qualities

Intimacy, Desire, Devotion, Connection, Uncertain, Impetuous, Gullible, Idealism, Togetherness, Optimistic, Passionate, Romantic, Curious, Dreamy

Lover

Character Examples

Romeo, Juliet, Miss Honey (Matilda), Jack & Rose (Titanic), Tracy Turnblad (Hairspray), Will Turner (Pirates of the Caribbean), Elizabeth Swann (Pirates of the Caribbean), Bridget Jones

Emotional Qualities

Sincerity, Empathy, Lack of Pretense, Vulnerability, Unprepared, Reactive, Wit, Contentment, Afraid, Reluctant, Bravery

Everyperson

Character Examples

Ron Weasley (Harry Potter, Jim & Pam (The Office), Lesley Knope (Parks & Recreation), Eleanor Shellstrop (Good Place), Frankie Heck (The Middle), Frodo Baggins (Lord of the Rings), Hughie Campbell (The Boys), Peeta Mellark (The Hunger Games)

Emotional Qualities

Impetuousness, Rashness, Pride, Stoicism, Physical Strength/Skill, Resilience
Courage, Poor Judgment, Compassion, Isolation, Sadness, Non-conforming

Tragic-Hero

Character Examples

Ned Stark (Game of Thrones), Sirius Black (Harry Potter), Walter White, (Breaking Bad), Gamora (Guardians of the Galaxy), Daenerys Targaryen (Game of Thrones), Maximus Decimus Meridius (Gladiator), Jon Snow (Game of Thrones) Billy Butcher (The Boys)

Emotional Qualities

Self-Interest, Confliction, Unpredictability, Rebelliousness, Self-destruction, Cynicism, Resilience, Unorthodox-Thinking
Self-Doubt, Compassion

Anti-Hero

Character Examples

Bilbo Baggins, Shrek, Deadpool, Starlight (The Boys), Peter Quill (Guardians of the Galaxy), Matt Murdock (Daredevil), Harry Potter, Maleficent

Emotional Qualities

Courage, Determination, Resilience, Selflessness, Stoicism, Compassion, Conviction, Leadership, Quick-Thinking
Fearless, Physical Strength/Skill

Action-Hero

Character Examples

Katniss Everdeen (The Hunger Games), Geralt of Rivia (The Witcher), Galadriel (Rings of Power), Rey (Star Wars), Bruce Wayne (Batman), Aragorn (Lord of the rings), Jack Reacher, Buffy (Buffy the vampire slayer)

Emotional Qualitites

Independence, Rebelliousness, Resilience, Lack of Commitment, Bluntness, Cynicism, Isolation, Anxiety, Mistrustful, Sadness, Bravery, Selfish, Selfless

Outlaw

Character Examples

Emotional Qualitites

Determination, Independent, Intelligence, Imaginative, Passionate, Self-expressive, Charming, Achievement-orientated, Authentic, Driven, Non-conforming, Practical, Ambitious

Creator

Character Examples

Emotional Qualitites

Connection, Purposeful, Supportive, Empathy, Connection, Loyalty, Devotion, Trusting, Kindness, Self-doubt, Patience, Vision, Bravery

Champion

Character Examples

Samwise Gamgee (Lord of the Rings), Glinda (Wicked), Dr. Watson (Sherlock Holmes), Spock (Star Trek), Hagrid (Harry Potter), Neville Longbottom (Harry Potter), Chewbacca (Star Wars)

Emotional Qualitites

Uncommitted, Wit, Humour, Lack of Purpose, Unserious, Independable, Connection, Self-amused, Unhelpful, Modest, Selfish, Deceitful

Jester

Character Examples

David Brent (The Office), Donkey (Shrek), Mr. Bean, Bottom (Midsummer Night’s Dream), Fat Amy (Pitch Perfect), Meghan (Bridesmaids), Austin Powers, Ace Ventura, Homer Simpson (The Simpsons)

Emotional Qualitites

Conviction, Hatred, Purpose, Unredeemable
Selfish, Superior thinking, Manipulative, Decisive, Intolerant, Untrustworthy, Deceitful

Villain

Character Examples

Emotional Qualitites

Spiteful, Wit, Charm, Impatient, Scheming, Purposeful, Selfish, Jealous, Isolation, Redeemable, Isolation, Defensive

Nemesis

Character Examples

Emotional Qualitites

Decisiveness, Protectiveness, Purposeful, Selfless, Bluntness, Wisdom, Patience, Determined, Self-reliant, Organisation, Strength/Skill, Stoic, Fearless

Captain

Character Examples

Emotional Qualitites

Charm, Unpredictable, Carefree, Lack of Commitment, Conflicted, Self-interested, Forgivable, Sympathy, Desire, Kindness, Non-conforming, Dreamy, Ambitious

Lovable Rogue

Character Examples

Emotional Qualitites

Predictable, Dependable, Charm, Modest, Relatability, Lack of Pretense, Lack of Purpose, Connection, Empathy, Gullible, Idealism

Innocent

Character Examples

Emotional Qualitites

Patience, Wisdom, Empathy, Knowledge-seeking, Certain, Humility, Wit, Charm, Kindness, Ambiguity

Mentor

Character Examples

Emotional Qualitites

Intimacy, Desire, Devotion, Connection, Uncertain, Impetuous, Gullible, Idealism, Togetherness, Optimistic, Passionate, Romantic, Curious, Dreamy

Lover

Character Examples

Romeo, Juliet, Miss Honey (Matilda), Jack & Rose (Titanic), Tracy Turnblad (Hairspray), Will Turner (Pirates of the Caribbean), Elizabeth Swann (Pirates of the Caribbean), Bridget Jones

Emotional Qualitites

Sincerity, Empathy, Lack of Pretense, Vulnerability, Unprepared, Reactive, Wit, Contentment, Afraid, Reluctant, Bravery

Everyperson

Character Examples

Emotional Qualitites

Impetuousness, Rashness, Pride, Stoicism, Physical Strength/Skill, Resilience
Courage, Poor Judgment, Compassion, Isolation, Sadness, Non-conforming

Tragic-Hero

Character Examples

Emotional Qualitites

Self-Interest, Confliction, Unpredictability, Rebelliousness, Self-destruction, Cynicism, Resilience, Unorthodox-Thinking
Self-Doubt, Compassion

Anti-Hero

Character Examples

Bilbo Baggins, Shrek, Deadpool, Starlight (The Boys), Peter Quill (Guardians of the Galaxy), Matt Murdock (Daredevil), Harry Potter, Maleficent

Emotional Qualitites

Courage, Determination, Resilience, Selflessness, Stoicism, Compassion, Conviction, Leadership, Quick-Thinking
Fearless, Physical Strength/Skill