MYTHOS CHARACTER TROPES

A MAGIC SWORD BEAST OR MONSTER COMMONER THIEF

Relic Bastion Relic
(Magic sword) (Durability) (Stolen item)
+ + +
Divination Expression Mobility
(Reveal destiny) (Strength, claws, horns) (Swiftness)
+ + +
Bastion Divination Subversion
(Protective powers) (Acute senses) (Thievery)

ELEMENTAL CREATURE FERTILITY GOD/DESS GHOST

Mobility Expression (Life force) Bastion
(Traveling through element) + (Has no body)
+ Adaptation +
Expression (Many forms and shapes) Mobility
(Projecting its element) + (Walk through walls)
+ Relic +
Adaptation (Life giving vessel e.g. Divination
(Manipulating its element) chalice, cauldron) (Voices of the dead)

GOOD FAIRY / SPIRIT HUNTSMAN / WOODSMAN KING OR QUEEN

Bastion Divination Expression
(Magical protection) (Tracking) (Leadership or dominion)
+ + +
Expression Expression Adaptation
(Healing magic) (Fabled archer) (Immense wealth)
+ + +
Adaptation Subversion Bastion
(Fairy magic) (Stealth) (Castle and guard)

KNIGHT OR WARRIOR MISCHIEVOUS FAIRY / SPIRIT NATURE SPIRIT / GOD

Expression Subversion Adaptation
(Remarkable fighting) (Magical pranks) (Plant and animal life)
+ + +
Bastion Relic Expression
(Armor or shield) (Cherished magical asset) (Plant growth)
+ + +
Relic Expression Mobility
(Legendary weapon) (Furious state) (Transport between trees)

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PRINCE / PRINCESS SCOUNDREL OR PEDDLAR SUN GOD/DESS
Expression Subversion Expression
(Charm & beauty) (Deception) (Light)
+ + +
Subversion Relic Bastion
(Acting in secrecy) (Magical item) (Invulnerability)
+ + +
Mobility Adaptation Mobility
(Loyal steed) (Steal others’ traits) (Chariot)

SWASHBUCKLER TRICKSTER GOD/DESS WIZARD / WARLOCK / WITCH

Mobility Subversion Divination
(Athletic stunts) (Trickery and illusions) (Divination)
+ + +
Relic Divination Adaptation
(Rapier) (Watch victims from afar) (Sorcery)
+ + +
Subversion Adaptation Subversion
(Beguiling words) (Witchcraft) (Vanishing tricks)

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 LOGOS CHARACTER TROPES

ALCOHOLIC / ADDICT ATTORNEY AT LAW BEAT OFFICER

Possession Routine Training
(Booze or drugs) (Legal advisor) (Police training)
+ + +
Defining Event Personality Defining relationship
(that made him/her drink) (Shrewd and manipulative) (Partner)
+ + +
Defining Relationship Mission Mission
(who hasn’t given up) (Bring justice to the City) (Clean up the streets)

CAT BURGLAR CLASSIC DETECTIVE CRIME LORD

Training Routine Routine
(Burglary) (Detective work) (Criminal operation)
+ + +
Possessions Personality Mission
(Special gear) (Hard-boiled) (Eliminate competition)
+ + +
Routine Defining Relationship Personality
(Scouting a target) (Family or love interest) (Tough as nails)

CULT MEMBER DOCTOR DRAB ACADEMIC

Defining Relationship Training Training
(Guru and cult) (Medical training) (Academic field)
+ + +
Training Defining Event Personality
(Knowledge of the occult) (Saving a life) (Objective scientist)
+ + +
Personality Routine Possessions
(Deceptive or innocent) (Work at the hospital) (Laboratory or library)

DRUG DEALER FILTHY RICH SCUMBAG GETAWAY DRIVER

Possessions Possession Possession
(Drugs) (Wealth) (Fast car)
+ + +
Personality Defining Relationship Training
(Big dreams) (Business partners) (City driving)
+ + +
Defining Relationship Personality Personality
(Bodyguard) (Egotistical scumbag) (Ice cool)

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 HOMELESS HOBO JOURNALIST LOCAL POLITICIAN
Defining Event Routine Defining Relationship
(that made him homeless) (Investigative journalism) (Constituency)
+ + +
Routine Personality Defining Event
(Living on the streets) (Bold and dauntless) (Past allegations)
+ + +
Possessions Mission Mission
(Shopping cart) (Win a Pulitzer) (Political agenda)

MASKED VIGILANTE MOBSTER OR GANGSTER RETIRED CITIZEN

Mission Routine Defining Event
(Bring down a crimelord) (Life of violence) (Heyday adventure)
+ + +
Training Possessions Personality
(Martial arts) (Brass knuckles and revolver) (Suspicious)
+ + +
Defining Event Defining Relationship Training
(that started vigilante life) (The big boss) (Former occupation)

SCHOOL BOY/GIRL STAGE PERFORMER STREETWALKER

Routine Personality Routine
(Attending school) (Glamorous) (Working the streets)
+ + +
Defining Relationship Training Defining Relationship
(Best friend) (Performing arts) (Concerned friend or relative)
+ + +
Possessions Mission Defining Event
(Stuff kids pick up) (Get enough money for…) (Something witnessed)

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