#side characters

[paranoia-art]

◦•◦Unique Tropes I Hope To See◦•◦

╭┈◦•◦❥•◦ No bed troop. (They end up sleeping on the floor, person B sleeping on person A's chest as a pillow/mattress)

╭┈◦•◦❥•◦ Book Store AU (Its like coffee AU but like at a book store. Person A owns the place and person B practically lives there.)

╭┈◦•◦❥•◦ Office Rivals

╭┈◦•◦❥•◦ Racer AU (The thrill in trying to beat your competitors mixed with the love and laughter shared between them)

╭┈◦•◦❥•◦ Sweet X Sour Characters (Person A has to apologise to everyone for Person B)

╭┈◦•◦❥•◦ 2 influences exs getting revenge (Both Influncers end up discarding there loyal partners who've been with them through thick and thin, decided to team up and get revenge on them both, end up falling in love.)

╭┈◦•◦❥•◦ Newly married couple but one of them is hiding a super dark secret.

╭┈◦•◦❥•◦ Artist X Serial Killer (The artist likes to draw out gore-ish scenes and the killer loves to recreate it)

╭┈◦•◦❥•◦ Detective X Writer (But the writer's sibling/Ex/friend is a murderer and recreates there work and the Detective has to unsolved it. EXTRA POINTS IF THE MURDERER IS SOMEONE WHOS OBSESSED WITH THE WRITER AND THE DETECTIVE HAS TO PROTECT THEM)

╭┈◦•◦❥•◦ Villain X Hero's Ex (Hero sacrificed their partner for the world but the villain had other plants. EXTRA POINTS IF THE EX COMES BACK AS A EVEN STRONGER VILLAIN)

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If you have any questions or wish for specific types of troops/prompts/websites/etc, don't hesitate to ask!

[hayladuane1346]

Abdullah drawing >:3

And the first time I drew him ლ⁠(⁠´⁠ ⁠❥⁠ ⁠`⁠ლ⁠)

[saraswritingtipps]

Types of side characters

1. Foil Characters: These side characters are designed to contrast with the main character, highlighting their qualities or flaws. Foil characters can provide a different perspective and challenge the main character's beliefs or actions.

2. Mentors or Guides: These side characters serve as mentors or guides to the main character, providing wisdom, guidance, and support. They often have more experience or knowledge in a specific area and help the main character navigate challenges or learn important lessons.

3. Comic Relief Characters: These side characters bring humor and levity to the story. They provide comedic relief during intense or serious moments and can help balance the overall tone of the narrative. Their wit, clumsiness, or unique personality traits make them enjoyable and entertaining.

4. Love Interests: Love interests are side characters who are romantically involved with the main character. They add a romantic subplot to the story and can contribute to the main character's personal growth and development. Love interests can be supportive, challenging, or even create conflict within the narrative.

5. Antagonists or Villains: Side characters can also take on the role of antagonists or villains. They oppose the main character's goals and create conflict and tension in the story. Antagonists can have their own motivations, complexities, and backstories, making them more than just one-dimensional obstacles.

6. Friends or Allies: These side characters are the main character's companions, friends, or allies. They provide emotional support, camaraderie, and assistance throughout the story. Friends or allies often share common goals and values, and their relationships can help showcase the main character's growth and strengths.

7. Family Members: Side characters who are family members of the main character can play significant roles in shaping their identity and backstory. They can provide emotional connections, conflict, and a sense of history within the narrative.

8. Background Characters: While not all side characters have to be highly developed, background characters help create a sense of realism and immersion in the story. They populate the world and add depth to the setting, even if they have minimal impact on the main plot.

9. Rivals or Competitors: These side characters compete with the main character, pushing them to improve, overcome obstacles, or achieve their goals. Rivals or competitors can be a source of conflict, motivation, and personal growth for the main character.

10. Witnesses or Observers: These side characters serve as witnesses or observers of the main events in the story. They may provide insights, commentary, or serve as a narrative device to convey information to the reader.

[so-nightmary-ul]

Obey me Nightbringer in nutshell

[blackoutbugza]

the new asides ep was everything i could’ve ever asked for

have some AAAAAGh (or mr fuzzy) in these trying times

@thatsthat24

[writingwithfolklore]

Character Agency

Your characters should have agency. That means they have the power to influence what’s happening around them. We talked a bit about agency last time, revolving around how many female characters get agency stripped away from them. But overall, agency is important for any character to make them active participants in their own stories and feel necessary to the plot.

              So here’s how you enable your characters agency:

1. They make active decisions

Okay this is the obvious one in theory, but still manages to sneak by in stories undetected. An active character with agency makes things happen through their decisions, instead of just their reactions. Take these two examples of a scene plan:

John is walking home when he is caught by a sudden storm. Looking to hide from the rain, he ducks under the cover of a bus shelter. Inside is Mya, and they strike up a conversation about their shared sucky situation.

Vs.

John is walking home when he is caught by a sudden storm. Luckily he brought an umbrella in his bag, and draws it out. Then, he sees Mya getting drenched by the rain ahead of him. He jogs to her, offering to share the umbrella. They strike up a conversation.

In the second example John isn’t just reacting but making a choice that’s changed something in the world. He may just happen to run into Mya, but it was his decision to run up to her, to offer her his umbrella. This action is a great indicator of his personality—he’s kind, trusting, and thoughtful even towards strangers.

That’s the most important part. A character who just reacts to everything doesn’t show off any personality, whereas action lets you demonstrate who your character is at their core (especially in difficult situations that call for difficult decisions).

2. Their actions have consequences

Similarly, the decisions your active character makes aren’t really decisions if they don’t impact any part of their world. For good or for bad, every decision your character makes should have a consequence. This could be shown through their relationships with others, their environment, or even their own mental, physical, or spiritual state.

If we’re going from the example above, John sharing his umbrella with Mya maybe starts their friendship, but her jealous, toxic boyfriend sees them through his window, making her and now his life difficult.

It’s a decision that has multiple consequences throughout his life—a new friendship, and also a new enemy. And Mya is also facing consequences—from her decision to walk with him, and his decision to offer her the umbrella.

Make sense? How do you ensure your character has agency?

[leverage-ot3]

the inside job is so real bc nate and eliot meet archie and they are on the absolute same page that it is on SIGHT with him

literally the only reason he didn’t end up with like broken knees in a damp, dark back alley somewhere is because they know that despite parker’s messed up relationship with him, it would make her sad

parker being sad is not allowed if they can help it

so instead, when parker is off doing her occasional solo heist for fun, the rest of the team plots his demise if he ever hurts parker again

💖 love is stored in planning bodily harm of those that hurt the people you love 💖

(post inspired by someone reblogging my parker-archie fucked up relationship post)

[stuffforme2]

I DONT CARE IF HES NOT IMPORTANT. LOOK AT HIM. LOOK AT HIM IN HIS CHRISTMAS HAT AND HIS LIL CAT FANGS. HE ADORABKE HE IS PREFIOUS. I NEED HIM TO BECOME A MAIN CHARACTER OR SMTH. SIDE STORY. I WILL DIE PLSS SSSLSLSSSPLSLSSS.

[t3rraria]

Buck: has anyone ever noticed that Ravi doesn't have a love life?

Ravi: wai-

Chim: yeah? So does Albert, he talks alot... But not about his love life.

Albert: yeah that's beca-

Buck: must be lonely

Ravi, to Albert: they're so oblivious

Albert: a year and running, we're a good secret and side couple.

Ravi: yeah <3

[sailing-ever-west]

am I wrong

[patheticblorbloscholar]

I love these two. That's all. Their characters look like they could be related but sadly there is no relation.

[stinkyeve]

“Disposable Demon” Eric

there’s not enough art, nor appreciation for Eric’s design in general!!!

he’s my favorite side character, i love him oh so much 😭

i probably fucked up his design a tad bit but I tried my best !!

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[krill-spit]

GRR I HATE GETTING OBSESSED WITH SIDE CHARACTERS IM PICKING AT CRUMBS HERE>:[[[[

[remyatemycheese]

side characters when they figure out you have a praise kink

(may be a little off, sorry,)

Diavolo

Found out pretty quickly and confronted you about it with his famous smile "Do you have a praise kink mc?".. "What"

He figured it out when you would smile and blush whenever he would praise you for something you did.

Now he enjoys making you smile and blush while he showers you with praises, praising you makes him happy.

Barbatos

Found out quickly by looking into the future.

He was kinda surprised by finding out you had a praise kink, but maybe he could use that knowledge for something else.

Yeah, i got nothing else for him

Simeon

Very surprised that you have a praise kink..like you?! Of all people you?! Doesn't know how to feel, so it may take some time for him to look at you the same way don't worry tho he doesn't mind he's just shocked.

You'll ask him on why he's ignoring you, he explains that he has found out about something about you...cue you starting to sweat like crazy.

After he tells you about what he found out you'll be red and a blushing mess. He wonders if you get off by getting praised during...Clear those impure thoughts simeon!!

Solomon

He's smug about it after figuring out about your praise kink.

He'll casually bring it up just to see your shocked face "What's got you so shocked mc?" like sir...

He'll praise you non-stop he's just like asmo tbh "No one has to know we're here~" he'll whisper that in your ear before locking his door.

Bonus!!

Thirteen

She's just like solomon and asmo..smug as fuck about it.

Next time she hangs out with best believe she's going to lock your door before walking over towards you with a smirk "The brothers aren't here anyways..so it'll be our little secret~"

You start to mindlessly babble about the brothers coming home early but she's quick to shut you up with a kiss.

(I didn't do the two other side characters because i may get there character wrong and i probably got thirteens character wrong)

(I'll do more of these soon)

[so-nightmary-ul]

Anyway now I also play Obey me.

You can see the translation of their words down below if you're interested.

Diavolo: Human. Welcome to the hell.

Lucifer: Diavolo, I doubt humans speak Latin these days.

Diavolo: Is that so?

[spirit-of-anime]

The Wolf That Picked Something Up ~