- Antagonists rhythm your Stories.
- They cause Issues & Crisis.
- Antagonist allow you to define your other Characters.
- Characters define each other through their Relationships.
- Therefore, you’ll need a Diversity of Antagonists.
- You can start with these 5 types:
- Rival
- Hedonist
- Coward
- Isolationist
- Judge
Summary – 6 steps to an Antagonist
- Decide of her Origins.
- From her Origins define her Name & her Goal.
- Define her Behavior traits.
- Define her Relationships & Alignments.
- Define how she’ll act in a due Situation.
- Give her Quirks.
- Antagonists are Characters.
- In order to create any Character you need 3 elements:
- Strengths create Likeability.
- Weaknesses allow the Public to Relate to the Character.
- Quirks make the Character Memorable.
Najat – The Rival
- Identity
- Origins : Mundane Metropolis
- Name : Najat – Safety
- Goal : Recover a previous position in a Corporation.
- Behavior
- Early Strength : Persistent
- Strength to Hone : Persuasive
- Early Weakness : Single-Minded
- Hidden Weakness : Divisive
- Relationships
- Passion : Fashion & Design
- Alignment/Affinity : Affiliate of her former Corporation
- Comfort : Budget & Reassign her Resources
- Crisis : Use her Resources to eliminate the Threat
- Quirks
- Hairstyle : Long Ponytail
- Clothing : Blazer Dress
- Tool : Silver Wallet & Gun
- Phrase : I have 1, you have 1. I need 2.
If you want to know more about writing an Agent.
Delice – The Hedonist
- Identity
- Origins : Midland City
- Name : Delice – Delight, Dark
- Goal : Find the Source of Indulgence.
- Behavior
- Early Strength : Efficient
- Strength to Hone : Passionate
- Early Weakness : Unfocused
- Hidden Weakness : Ambiguous
- Relationships
- Passion : Voyages & Discovery
- Alignment/Affinity : Attractive People
- Comfort : Looks for Sex, Cured Meat & Juicy Fruits
- Crisis : Focused on Eliminating source of Trouble
- Quirks
- Hairstyle : Asymmetric Bob
- Clothing : Fur vest, lizard-skin jeans & boots
- Tool : Whip & Claws
- Phrase : You’re so dramatic, when you drink that milk.
If you want to know more about creating a Gorgeous Antagonist.
Inbal – The Coward
- Identity
- Origins : Midland City
- Name : Inbal – Bell-Clapper/Inside
- Goal : Never quit Midland City.
- Behavior
- Early Strength : Enthusiast
- Strength to Hone : Willing
- Early Weakness : Insecure
- Hidden Weakness : Uncommitted
- Relationships
- Passion : Cello & Bell
- Alignment/Affinity : Mundane People, People with no special Skills
- Comfort : Play the Cello
- Crisis : Look for sources of Comfort
- Quirks
- Hairstyle : Medium, Messy, Curly
- Clothing : Large Blouse & tight Trousers
- Tool : Cello & Bell
- Phrase : I intend to be Alright.
If you want to know more about creating an Annoying Antagonist.
Wahdat – The Isolationist
- Identity
- Origins : Ethran City
- Name : Wahdat – Unity & Loneliness
- Goal : Find a balance between Individual & Collective
- Behavior
- Early Strength : Pensive
- Strength to Hone : Self-Sufficient
- Early Weakness : Uncaring
- Hidden Weakness : Torpid
- Relationships
- Passion : N/A
- Alignment/Affinity : Self
- Comfort : N/A
- Crisis : N/A
- Quirks
- Hairstyle : Slick, Bi-Color
- Clothing : Bolero jacket, Reinforced jeans, Gumboots
- Tool : Set of Masks/Glasses
- Phrase : Don’t Change.
If you want to know more about creating a Hidden Antagonist.
Gye – The Judge
- Identity
- Origins : Dyed Grove
- Name : Gye – Wide/from the Wood
- Goal : Become Pontiff.
- Behavior
- Early Strength : Objective
- Strength to Hone : Reliable
- Early Weakness : Inquisitive
- Hidden Weakness : Unrelenting
- Relationships
- Passion : Woodcarving
- Alignment/Affinity : Cult of Prima
- Comfort : Looks for Best Interest for own Group
- Crisis : Looks for Best Interest in the Situation
- Quirks
- Hairstyle : Straight Cut
- Clothing : Cylindrical Hat, Pauldrons, Jodhpurs Boots & Trousers
- Tool : Small Mace, Glaive
- Phrase : For a mind, what should be the right Shape?