Character Types
By Steven Fletcher
(Updated: 2008/12/24)
Here is a list of character types appropriate for use in RPGs. You may use this list for inspiration for your own characters. This list was initially intended to be much larger but truncated due to the enormous scope of the project.
Acrobat
Amazon
Antihero
Archaeologist
Assassin
Bandit
Barbarian
Beggar
Berserker
Bodyguard
Born Leader
Bounty Hunter
Brash Youth
Burglar
Career Soldier
Circus Worker
Corrupt Priest
Crusader
Crusher
Crypt Guard
Cutpurse
Dangerous Antagonist
Detective
Doomed Champion
Druid
Dungeon Explorer
False Messiah
Fated Philosopher
Fence
Fiend Slayer
Freedom Fighter
Gladiator
Guild Assassin
Kleptomaniac
Knight
Messiah
Militia
Monk
Motivator
Nomad
Novice Adventurer
Outlaw
Pacifist
Peasant Hero
Philosopher
Pirate
Poacher
Political Assassin
Politician
Professional Thief
Prophet
Proselytizer
Protector
Recreational Thief
Relic Seeker
Rider
Rogue Knight
Sage
Samurai
Savage
Scholar
Scout
Security Consultant
Showoff
Slayer
Smuggler
Spiritualist
Spy
Squire
Street Urchin
Swashbuckler
Swindler
Thug
Trickster
Underworld Criminal
Vigilante
Witch Doctor
Bibliography
The following texts were used in the writing of this article:
- The Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Complete Handbook Series (1-3 only)
- Various articles from old issues of Dragon Magazine
- Wikipedia
Copyright (C) 2006-2007 Steven Fletcher. All rights reserved.