Protag

-Player/womaniser (knows all the trappings of the female mind and how to exploit these).
-Over-reactive in both actions and philosophies (e.g. if he read a study saying that women are more attracted to men who aren’t single, he would argue that “Women are only attracted to men who aren’t single”).
-Reformed hoodlum.
-Cannot ignore a friend with problems, feels he needs to fix the issues of his group of friends.
-Atheist/anti-religious (though more on the religion-hating end of the spectrum than the logic-following end, since he’ll swear that he has seen certain mythical creatures, regardless of all the evidence pointing to the contrary.)

Metalhead (Protag’s best friend)

-Philosophical.
-Zany conspiracy theorist.
-Pacifist.
-Open-minded, often to the point of taking no stance on an issue.
-Secretly depressed at times, to the point of drinking and crying alone (Protag only observes this once).

Brute (Protag’s friend)

-Brutish/assertive.
-Fearless.
-Prankster.
-Reminiscent of good times past, to the point of putting his past on a pedestal.
-Hoodlum, though not as “reformed” as Protag (bent on persuading Protag back into old ways).

Sissy (Protag’s friend)

-Spineless/wimpy.
-Butt-of-all-jokes in his group of friends.
-Passive-aggressive (absorbs his friends’ “jokes” until he snaps).
-Weird/creepy (says disturbing and inappropriate things without meaning to).

The Girl (Protag’s love interest)

-Artistic/creative.
-Driven towards artistic goals.
-Boyish sense of humour.
-Sexually open (neither “loose” nor “prudish”, but wise to the mindset and tactics of womanisers).
-Flexibly religious (just stern enough to conflict with Protag’s assertive atheism).

Thanks!

sorry for posting this…but i dont get to come online much..:/

#”Does he get a chance to make…..”
- Actually I want to show the ‘incident’ as a past(In the present the hero is a 16-year old).

-I want to show the ‘Incident’ as a reason for him losing faith in gods and also why he acts cowardly when faced with danger( I want to show the character wanting to prove himself,that he isnt a coward)

eg:- The hero comes from school to his home and finds two men trying to kidnap his mom.At first he panics and shows fear,but thinks of the “incident” and as he couldnt protect his mom in the past(from his dad),feels the need to ‘rectify’ the ‘mistake’.

#So do they sound workable ? I want these incidents to have a good interconnection.

Thanx a lot for the help. ^_^

These are some that I thought up:-
#Clever
#Coward*
#Recklessly Brave*
#Impulsive
#Creative

*My Question is that:
*I want to show my character as being a coward at first and then show him grow as a character and become recklessly brave.

The reason he becomes Coward and impulsive is that when he was a very small kid,his father gave him a Holy locket(only because mother told him so) and told him that “God would always help him,whenever he needs God”. But the character then sees his father beat up his mother and the little kid is totally helpless. The father leaves the house threatening a divorce.Seeing his mom cry makes the character very emotional and he keeps thinking of himself as a coward…this makes him impulsive as well.He also loses faith in god,as God did not help him…(This is quite relevant to the story)

Do you think it sounds plausible? Would it be too angsty?

-Thank you…^_^

To utilize this website’s method of describing characters, if there were two positive traits which best characterize her, it would be her confidence and adventurous spirit.

To address the former, Jenny is not timid neither shy. When pushed around, she will hold her ground. She would also hold her ground, and would never walk away from a fight. The basis of her assertive nature goes back to her backstory.

Being ridiculed and made fun off for having no actual powers, Jenny,despite being saddened, realized that being miserable wasn’t going to get her out. She would remain strong, even in the face just terrible odds.Even after being kicked out of her family, she’d remained strong

The basis of her self-assurance could also go back to her abilities. After finally attaining power, Jenny reveled in them, believing she could now prove herself. Whether it be facing down a large ravenous monster, or a harsh person, she’ll always stand strong.

It is this last piece that transitions to her adventurous behavior. Jenny hates to sit around. With how large the world is, she’s not afraid of it; instead relishes the unpredictability and jumps into it. Also, her bold presence might also be a byproduct of her background.

Having grown up in a traditional, staunch family, Jenny’s hates conforming to conventional ideas and methods. Thus, she’s the type to do stuff her own way; no matter what others think.

Perhaps, Jenny’s need to separate her self might tie into some rebellious behavior. Alas, I digress. Aside from enjoying the thrill,Jenny also appreciates her viewpoint, given she has the ability to prove herself.

If there were two negative traits that Jenny best displayed, these would be overconfidence and being mouthy.

To address the first flaw, Jenny believes in herself. The extent is such that she tends to overestimate her skills. The result of course can be disastrous, and can place her in a bad spot.

As to why she’s so self-assured; it is again her backstory. Being ridiculed by her own family members for having no power caused Jenny to want to prove her self. That said, upon receiving power, she’d wanted to follow through on her belief.

The extent causes her to proclaim her invincibility, when in truth, that is not the case. As for her saucy atitude, that is also connected with her backstory.

Jenny is very bold. She’s not the type to trust individuals at first, and comes off as rude. This is more so the case with people in authority, as she’s not privy to obey them. Thus, this causes her major trouble, when cooperating with law-enforcement and other high authority heads.

It can also make her come off as a jerk. All in all, that is what I have. Any suggestions or comments I am of course open to.

Slugger: an athletic hero who specializes in baseball, but thinks in the terms of a master chess player. But for such a smart guy, his supportive girlfriend, Goody-Goody, goes out of her way to make him feel worthless and stupid. That’s amore.
Positive: clever, charismatic, good-natured
Negative: lacks common sense, shallow, a pushover

Goody-Goody: a hardworking, vicious heroine who’s gifted with duplication and various other powers. She’s fiercely competitive, and isn’t above knocking down those who upstage her. So don’t beat her at Scrabble.
Positive: bubbly, ambitious, sweet
Negative: holier-than-thou, jealous, catty

Spark: the mistreated current sidekick to Goody-Goody & Slugger, who has absolutely no idea how he got the job. It’s not like he has some cool superpowers that he doesn’t know about. That would just be absurd…right?
Positive: exuberant, good-humored, compassionate
Negative: oblivious, immature, insensitive

Poindexter: the ex-sidekick of Goody-Goody & Slugger, who was gifted with intuitive aptitude…whether he can face the music, or not.
Positive: highly intelligent, thoughtful, aloof
Negative: critical, jaded, haunted

Roxy Rockefeller: Poindexter’s best friend, a Southern belle who’s gifted with earth manipulation & superhuman beauty. She’s a “rough in the diamond.”
Positive: flirtatious, sophisticated, vivacious
Negative: manipulative, rude, bitter

Motormouth: a petite heroine with an even shorter temper. She’s gifted with an incredible, but dangerous power: her words. Her insults can start fires and destroy cities. And she works in a library.
Positive: honest, witty, passionate
Negative: impulsive, combative, bad-tempered

Kenneth “Ken” Marsters

[B]Positive:[/B]
Confident
Adventurous
Energetic

[B]Negative:[/B]
Combative
Aggressive
Impulsive

Quinton “Quinn” Spansley

[B]Positive:[/B]
Cautious
Just
Calm

[B]Negative:[/B]
Nervous
Anti-Social

Derek Jackson

[B]Positive:[/B]
Idealisitic
Creative
Curious

[B]Negative:[/B]
Superstitous
Untactful
Pensive

Alison Whitaker

[B]Positive:[/B]
Innocent
Honest
Faithful

[B]Negative:[/B]
Naive
Passive
Insecure

Kristin Anderson

[B]Positive:[/B]
Confident
Exuberant
Helpful

[B]Negative:[/B]
Needy

Tell me if these characters need work.

The first basic trait he exhibits is carefree. Derek’s an easygoing person. He’s not the type to whine nor complain. He’s also the kind of guy who doesn’t aspire for greatness and is content with himself.

This in many ways goes back to his past, which is surprisingly dark. When he was young his father, drunk, assaulted his mother and such she left him. Having viewed the act very little, he was traumatized for a while. That is until his mother steps in and explains that while life has pitfalls, you shouldn’t despair; rather accept the good stuff a person has and just let bygones be bygones.

This was very powerful to Derek and the trait developed as a way to cope and be content with the problems he faces in life.

On the other hand, he is also very absent-minded. He’s the type of guy who’s rather oblivious to other’s presence and constantly stares off. This comes from his idea of living in the moment. He believes he needs to take a step back and enjoy being in the moment or wherever he is.

Of course this can be detrimental, as when speaking to someone whose conveying critical information, they can perceive it as him being uninterested. This can also reach dangerous levels, as not paying attention could lead to not getting enough information, which can lead him to be killed.

The other aspect that I noticed with his development is that he’s very driven. This may seem rather contradictory to his easygoing atitude, but it doesn’t seem like that. Though appreciating what he already has, if there’s something Derek wants to achieve, he’s not the person to sit by and wait for it; rather he’ll go for it.

This can tie back to the fact he’s on the soccer team, which he always enjoys the rush of the game, or in his daily life when wanting to accomplish something ( like fulfilling his superhero duties), he’s the type who will work hard at it.

If anyone has an critiques or suggestions about character traits I am more than open. In regards to motivation, the only thing I can come with is that he wishes to attain happiness.

This idea in his view is where one lives in the moment, always appreciates what one has, and does not demand much from life. Again, I am open to suggestions about anything mentioned here.