#character stereotypes

Asmo and Solomon: *on the floor, crying and looking miserable*

Levi: We've been caught trying to get MC's address. And as a punishment, the two of them got banned from the game.

Simeon: Ow... But how about you, Levi? Your account didn't get banned?

Levi: Nope. I wonder why though.

Asmo: *sniffles* MC...

Solomon: This is our karma...

Simeon: ...

Simeon: Hey, you two... You can borrow mine if you want. I'm also near the ending.

Solomon: *looks at him* *sniffles* What scene are you?

Simeon: Um... Yandere MC scene: Honeymoon.

Asmo and Solomon: *cries*

Asmo: It wouldn't be the same!

Solomon: I'm already passed that... We were just about to start a family...

Levi: Huh? I thought it would end right after you marry them?

Simeon: I thought so too. There's a special chapter.

Solomon: There is... We have two kids... And there's going to be another one...

Asmo: You bitch. *sniffles* When did you become a family guy? I was busy travelling world with mine.

Levi and Simeon: *confused*

Simeon: I don't think they're making sense anymore.

Levi: Yeah. I think they're being delirious right now. Let's just leave them be.

Luke: Solomon? Are you okay now?

Solomon: Yes... What is it, Luke?

Luke: Here. I think this letter is for you.

Solomon: Letter?

Luke: *nods* MC is the sender.

Solomon: *eyes widened*

Asmo: *dancing and twirling on the table*

Mammon: Uh... What's happening here?

Levi: He received an invitation from MC.

Asmo: I'm going to meet MC~ *giggles*

Mammon and Levi: ...

"Dear Asmodeus and Solomon,

I have heard about what happened to your accounts. And it deeply saddens me that you won't be able to enjoy the game anymore.

However, as the game's MC, it is my duty to deliver quality experience to my loyal protagonists.

I would like to invite you to my humble home and continue the scenes that you have missed from the game.

Kindly keep this secret from the game developers.

Hope to meet you soon.

Sincerely,

MC "

Barbatos: You're going on a trip?

MC: Yes. *smiles* Once my dear husbands arrive.

Barbatos: Hm. I hope you introduce them to me first.

Dark haired guy with an object as defense mechanism and hides emotions but is insanely in love with significant other who is practically the embodiment of an angel but could also murder people and Dark Haired Guy would be giving their SO heart eyes while they’re murdering people (kaz brekker, nico di Angelo/percy Jackson, kinda fitz vacker)

Significant other (or Murder Puppy) who is really sweet and caring and in love with Dark Haired Guy but could also murder DHG but won’t because they have more morals than DHG and everyone loves them and fans need to learn to recognize the fact that Murder Puppy is also their own person and not just DHG’s SO (inej ghafa, will solace/annabeth chase, Sophie foster)

BFF of DHG’s MP. Usually a confident queer person who drives to look hot but doesn’t need to because already hot and their own partner has died and this impacted them profoundly but now they’re stronger than ever (Nina zenik, piper mclean, biana vacker)

Partner who died who was a goody two shoes who got corrupted. Usually blond haired and tall, grew up in strict environment. Everyone misses them and had a weird relationship with DGH (Matthias Helvar, Jason grace)

Chaotic Bisexual. Can kill you, and will roast their way into hell. Super flirty but will physically short circuit when their partner (Shy [Murderous] Cinnamon Roll) flirts back. Humor as coping mechanism and mother died when they were young. Awkward relationship with father. (Jesper fahey, Leo Valdez)

Shy (Murderous) Cinnamon Roll. Cute little baby uwu until you realize they’re insane. They will murder you. But also really innocent and will not understand CB’s sexual references unless explained to them. Usually red headed guy. (Wylan Van eck, sorta frank zhang and hazel levesque, Dex dizznee)

Blonde Sarcasm Guy. Playful and flirty, probably bisexual, actually really smart. Underestimated by everyone, and tbh kinda similar to DHG. Everyone loves him but gets really freaked out when he starts murdering people. (Nikolai Lantsov, Keefe sencen)

Problem: The Characters Are All Stereotypes

Solution: To be more than a collection of tropes, characters must be emotionally differentiated, possess myriad insecurities, battle visible and invisible vulnerabilities, willingly blur their own logic to achieve what they perceive as necessary, and debate their own flaws. Solid characters, well-rounded characters, and well-defined characters give readers a reason to stay engaged.

To craft these characters, authors should be conscientious of what internal rules the story's characters follow, what flaws these characters must overcome, and what trajectory each character arc takes in parallel to the overall narrative arc. Not every character needs to know who they are or how they want to influence the story to stick in readers' minds, but the author should have a good grasp how the character grows (or regresses) relative to how they engage the story's central conflict or theme.

Writing Resources:

10 Traits of a Strong Antagonist (Fiction University)

The No-Effort Character Sheet for Lazy Writers (justsomecynic; ahbwrites)

How to Write Deep P.O.V.: 8 Tips and Examples (Now Novel)

Character Flaws: Creating Lovable Imperfections (Now Novel)

How to Use Character Flaws to Enrich Your Writing (Perpetual Stories)

Character Flaws: When Is Too Far Too Far? (The Character Therapist)

20 Powerful Romance Tropes (and How to Make Them Original) (Jericho Writers)

Does Your Character Have a Secret? (Writers Helping Writers)

Creating Villain Motivations: Writing Real Adversaries (Now Novel)

Some Quick Character Tips (Coffee Bean Writing)

Dynamic vs. Round Characters: Who Needs a Character Arc? (The Novel Smithy)

Whichever option you pick will feature in a story.

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Cleric: What?

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Cleric: ..Why?

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