- 2ndary Characters are meant to be Memorable.
- Even if they are considered less important than the Main Characters.
- They need to be Likeable &/or Relatable.
Summary – 6 steps to a 2ndary Character
- Define her Function in the Story : Antagonist, Protagonist or Other.
- Define her Origins.
- From her Origins define her Name & her Goal.
- Define her Behavior traits.
- Define her Relationships with the Main Characters.
- Give her Quirks.
- Creating Memorable 2ndary characters is easier if you make use of an Archetype system.
- Here are 5 Profiles you can use:
- Leader
- Rival
- Solver
- Builder
- Arbiter
Jared – The Leader
- Identity
- Origins : Dyed Grove
- Name : Jared – Rose
- Goal : Produce & Stage a Play
- Function : Protagonist
- Behavior
- Early Strength : Persistent
- Strength to Hone : Devoted
- Early Weakness : Lofty
- Hidden Weakness : Sacrificial
- Relationships
- Passion : Acting
- Alignment/Affinity : Nature enjoyers & Actors
- Comfort : Revise his play
- Crisis : Play to get our of situation
- Quirks
- Hairstyle : Long messy
- Clothing : Chainmail & Pelt
- Tool : Thorny Whip
- Phrase : Life has gone already.
If you want to know more about Leaders.
An Villette – The Rival
- Identity
- Origins : Mundane Metropolis
- Name : An Villette – Peace Little Village
- Goal : Bring Peace to her District.
- Function : Antagonist
- Behavior
- Early Strength : Catalyzing
- Strength to Hone : Relentless
- Early Weakness : Obsequious
- Hidden Weakness : Reckless
- Relationships
- Passion : The Weather
- Alignment/Affinity : District people, Friendly people
- Comfort : Talks, to the largest crowd possible
- Crisis : Think about her District
- Quirks
- Hairstyle : Ball-Hair
- Clothing : Ao Dai
- Tool : Quilon Dagger & Megaphone
- Phrase : Listen-Listen, we should all…
If you want to know more about Rivals.
Wamu Kota – The Solver
- Identity
- Origins : Midland City
- Name : Wamu Kota – Left handed
- Goal : Promote own Corporation & Ascend.
- Function : Protagonist
- Behavior
- Early Strength : Focused
- Strength to Hone : Versatile
- Early Weakness : Covert
- Hidden Weakness : Unstable
- Relationships
- Passion : Problem Solving
- Alignment/Affinity : Solvers & Leaders
- Comfort : Create & Play games
- Crisis : Focuses on Threats
- Quirks
- Hairstyle : Long Braids
- Clothing : Sampot Chang Kben
- Tool : Notebook & Pen
- Phrase : It’s not everyone’s company, it’s the Sun.
If you want to know more about Solvers.
Tarpelite – The Builder
- Identity
- Origins : Ethran City
- Name : Tarpelite – Ravisher
- Goal : Create the most overwhelming Construct.
- Function : Other
- Behavior
- Early Strength : Inventive
- Strength to Hone : Persuasive
- Early Weakness : Single-Minded
- Hidden Weakness : Outlandish
- Relationships
- Passion : Architecture & Anatomy
- Alignment/Affinity : Builders & Solvers
- Comfort : Plan & look for new Constructs designs
- Crisis : Test his new Designs
- Quirks
- Hairstyle : Tourmaline Helmet
- Clothing : Aluminum Jacket, Thick leather trousers & boots
- Tool : Nail Gun, Automatic égoïne
- Phrase : Enrapture, to the fullest.
If you want to know more about Builders.
Tulwar – The Arbiter
- Identity
- Origins : Qwshm’ Isles
- Name : Tulwar – 1-edged
- Goal : …
- Function : Antagonist
- Behavior
- Early Strength : Active
- Strength to Hone : Equitable
- Early Weakness : Divisive
- Hidden Weakness : Detached
- Relationships
- Passion : Botanic
- Alignment/Affinity : Plants, Followers
- Comfort : Find Followers
- Crisis : Eliminate the Threat
- Quirks
- Hairstyle : Long straight
- Clothing : Qwshm’ Niqab, floral Chador
- Tool : Tulwar & Book of testimony
- Phrase : Cycles never last long.