Character archetypes share core truths about people's personalities, goals, fears, and weaknesses.
1. The Innocent
Goal: Happiness
Fear: Punishment
2. The Orphan
Goal: Belonging
Fear: Exclusion
3. The Hero
Goal: Change the world
Fear: Weakness
4. The Caregiver
Goal: Help others
Fear: Selfishness
5. The Explorer
Goal: Freedom
Fear: Entrapment
6. The Rebel
Goal: Revolution
Fear: No power
7. The Lover
Goal: Connection
Fear: Isolation
8. The Creator
Goal: Realize vision
Fear: Mediocrity
9. The Jester
Goal: Levity and fun
Fear: Boredom
10. The Sage
Goal: Knowledge
Fear: Deception
11. The Magician
Goal: Alter reality
Fear: Unintended
12. The Ruler
Goal: Prosperity
Fear: To be overthrown
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