this is the main character
protagonist
sidekick of the protagonist
deuteragonist
oppose the protagonist
antagonist
only appearing in one or two scenes
tertiary characters
protagonist has strong reaction to them
love interest
are often best friends, but they may also be a potential love interest or even a mentor
confidant
someone whose personality and values fundamentally clash with the protagonist’s.
foil character
one who changes over the course of story
dynamic character
The one who doesn’t change
static character
used to represent something larger and more important than themselves
symbolic characters
