- Hero: The protagonist of the story, usually a good person who must overcome challenges to achieve their goal.
- Villain: The antagonist of the story, usually an evil person who tries to stop the hero from achieving their goal.
- Love Interest: The person the hero is romantically interested in.
- Sidekick: A character who helps the hero on their quest.
Supporting Characters
- The best friend: A character who is close to the hero and provides emotional support.
- The mentor: A character who guides the hero and helps them learn and grow.
- The wise old man/woman: A character who has a lot of experience and knowledge and can offer the hero advice.
- The comic relief: A character who provides humor and lightens the tone of the story.
Minor Characters
- The villain's henchmen: Characters who help the villain carry out their evil plans.
- The townspeople: Characters who live in the setting of the story and provide background and atmosphere.
- The animals: Characters who play a role in the story but are not human.