ღ 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭. character tropes.
under the cut you will find # 021 tropes for developing your characters, linked with descriptions from tvtropes. this post was last updated on 19 february 2025.
ace ㅤㅤㅤ a character that is ridiculously good at what they do.
acquired situational narcissism ㅤㅤㅤ a character who received their fifteen minutes of fame and let it go to their head.
adaptational heroism ㅤㅤㅤ a character that overcomes their moral wrongs in pursuit of doing good.
adaptational villainy ㅤㅤㅤ a character that is seduced from moral good by evil and becomes a villain.
affably evil ㅤㅤㅤ a character that seems absolutely normal , yet hides a dark sinister secret ; no one ever expects them to be as evil as they are.
affection – absent kid ㅤㅤㅤ a character that didn’t receive affection in their childhood , which has resulted in them being uncomfortable with displays of such.
agent peacock ㅤㅤㅤ a male character that is seen as badass , but is known to be sensitive.
bishōnen ㅤㅤㅤ a male character that possesses androgynous / feminine physical traits.
bitch in sheep’s clothing ㅤㅤㅤ a character that seems cutesy and polite , but is cold – hearted at their core.
chessmaster ㅤㅤㅤ a character that can’t help but manipulate everyone they come into contact with.
cloud cuckoo – lander ㅤㅤㅤ a character with their head in the clouds , tending to be the comic relief.
creature of habit ㅤㅤㅤ a character that likes routine.
cry for the devil ㅤㅤㅤ a character , once thought to be irredeemable , suddenly sympathetic to the enemy.
descent into addiction ㅤㅤㅤ a character whose story arc evolves them becoming addicted to substances.
former teen rebel ㅤㅤㅤ a character who was rebellious and gothic in their youth.
green thumb ㅤㅤㅤ a character with a unique connection to plants.
karma houdini ㅤㅤㅤ a character that always manages to dodge karma’s kiss , no matter what they’ve done to deserve it.
secret diary ㅤㅤㅤ a character that owns and keeps a secret diary.
stepford smiler ㅤㅤㅤ a character who seems optimistic , yet masks their inner turmoils behind a façade.
sugar and ice ㅤㅤㅤ a character with two sides : one sweet and one sour.
sunflower disposition ㅤㅤㅤ a character with an overly – sunny disposition.