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Character Archetypes

Character Archetypes

The VirginThe Virgin
The Virgin
Coming of AgeRom-comTransformationDrama
The GatekeeperThe Gatekeeper
The Gatekeeper
Hero's JourneyComing of AgeManga & AnimeFantasy
The MaverickThe Maverick
The Maverick
Hero's JourneyAdventureSuperhero
The SidekickThe Sidekick
The Sidekick
AdventureHero's JourneyDetective & CrimeSuperhero
The SageThe Sage
The Sage
Character-drivenTransformationHero's JourneyFantasySci-Fi
The MentorThe Mentor
The Mentor
TransformationComing of AgeCharacter-drivenHero's Journey
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