Protagonist, The main character whose goals and experiences drive the story forward., Antagonist, A character or force that opposes the protagonist or creates conflict., Static character, A character who does not change significantly in personality or beliefs over the course of the story., Dynamic character, A character who changes in an important way over the course of the story., Supporting character, A character who helps develop the plot or the main character but is not the focus., Antihero, A central character who lacks traditional heroic qualities but is still the focus of the story., Sidekick, A loyal companion who supports the main character, often providing help or contrast., Hero, A character who shows courage, moral strength, and acts for the greater good., Mentor, A wise character who guides, teaches, or advises another character leading to their development.., Foil, A character whose traits contrast with another character to highlight differences., Round character, A complex character with a fully developed personality and multiple traits., Flat character, A simple character defined by one or two traits., Stock character, A familiar, stereotypical character type that appears often across stories., Minor character, A character who appears briefly and has limited importance to the plot., Major character, A character who plays a key role in the story and appears frequently., Villain, A character who intentionally causes harm or works against others..

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