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<blockquote data-quote="haakon1" data-source="post: 3219796" data-attributes="member: 25619"><p>Maybe it would help the players if you gave some examples of "good guy" characters. It might just be a lack of imagination/knowledge.</p><p></p><p>I'll start off with ten, but it'd be cool if people add more:</p><p></p><p>1) The draftee. You didn't want this war, but this fight needs fighting. You're not going to compromise your personal moral values, but you'll get the job done as best you can -- best in both efficient and moral senses -- so you can go home to your family. Archetypal example: Tom Hanks character in "Saving Private Ryan", most characters in any "Greatest Generation" style WWII movie.</p><p></p><p>2) "With great power comes great responsibility." You realized you were destined for something more -- not everyone is given the powers of paladin/is a genius at wizardry, etc. To be a true hero, you know you must uses your gifts to benefit the less fortunate. Examples: Maybe the Lone Ranger?</p><p></p><p>3) Noblesse oblige. You are born a leader of your people. It is expected of you that you will fight and if necessary die for them. For this reason, they are loyal to your cause and respect your role, though perhaps they don't know who you are, because you're away from home or undercover for some reason. Examples: Odysseus, Aragorn</p><p></p><p>4) The second son. You are the second son of your noble family. You will not inherit. To make your way in the world, you need to get out there and do service to the realm, for the reputation of your family and from your own personal need to prove your worth. Example: Many real world medieval to early-modern warriors, explorers, etc.</p><p></p><p>5) The frontiersman. The fight came to you, but you'll see it through. With more power comes more ability to defend the defenseless.</p><p></p><p>6) The redeemed villain. You have seen the error of your ways, and now fight for good, partially to undo the harm you caused, and partially because you always knew good was right, even when you did wrong. Examples: St. Paul, Xena, Te'alq in Stargate SG-1, Lando Calrissian, Shane</p><p></p><p>7) The accidental hero. You rose to the occassion, maybe because you always secretly wanted to be an adventurer. Examples: Bilbo Baggins</p><p></p><p>8) For your brothers. Somehow he/they haven't themselves into this mess. You will see them through. Examples: Samwise Gamgee, lots of "Greatest Generation" characters</p><p></p><p>9) A credit to your race. Your people are looked down on. By being a hero, you can inspire them, and prove you and your people are just as good as anyone else. Examples: Most of the main characters in "Glory" and "Windtalkers", the American Indian in "Flags of Our Fathers".</p><p></p><p>10) The reluctant hero. You're bookish and slow moving. Or a cowardly. Maybe small. But you are needed in this fight, and you will do your best, discovering reservoirs of courage no one knew you had -- not even you. Examples: Andre Braugher's character in Glory, the translator in "Saving Private Ryan" (who also turned out to have a dark side), Rachel Weisz librarian in "The Mummy", the hero in "The Red Badge of Courage".</p><p></p><p>I'll stop at 10 to give other folks a chance. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="haakon1, post: 3219796, member: 25619"] Maybe it would help the players if you gave some examples of "good guy" characters. It might just be a lack of imagination/knowledge. I'll start off with ten, but it'd be cool if people add more: 1) The draftee. You didn't want this war, but this fight needs fighting. You're not going to compromise your personal moral values, but you'll get the job done as best you can -- best in both efficient and moral senses -- so you can go home to your family. Archetypal example: Tom Hanks character in "Saving Private Ryan", most characters in any "Greatest Generation" style WWII movie. 2) "With great power comes great responsibility." You realized you were destined for something more -- not everyone is given the powers of paladin/is a genius at wizardry, etc. To be a true hero, you know you must uses your gifts to benefit the less fortunate. Examples: Maybe the Lone Ranger? 3) Noblesse oblige. You are born a leader of your people. It is expected of you that you will fight and if necessary die for them. For this reason, they are loyal to your cause and respect your role, though perhaps they don't know who you are, because you're away from home or undercover for some reason. Examples: Odysseus, Aragorn 4) The second son. You are the second son of your noble family. You will not inherit. To make your way in the world, you need to get out there and do service to the realm, for the reputation of your family and from your own personal need to prove your worth. Example: Many real world medieval to early-modern warriors, explorers, etc. 5) The frontiersman. The fight came to you, but you'll see it through. With more power comes more ability to defend the defenseless. 6) The redeemed villain. You have seen the error of your ways, and now fight for good, partially to undo the harm you caused, and partially because you always knew good was right, even when you did wrong. Examples: St. Paul, Xena, Te'alq in Stargate SG-1, Lando Calrissian, Shane 7) The accidental hero. You rose to the occassion, maybe because you always secretly wanted to be an adventurer. Examples: Bilbo Baggins 8) For your brothers. Somehow he/they haven't themselves into this mess. You will see them through. Examples: Samwise Gamgee, lots of "Greatest Generation" characters 9) A credit to your race. Your people are looked down on. By being a hero, you can inspire them, and prove you and your people are just as good as anyone else. Examples: Most of the main characters in "Glory" and "Windtalkers", the American Indian in "Flags of Our Fathers". 10) The reluctant hero. You're bookish and slow moving. Or a cowardly. Maybe small. But you are needed in this fight, and you will do your best, discovering reservoirs of courage no one knew you had -- not even you. Examples: Andre Braugher's character in Glory, the translator in "Saving Private Ryan" (who also turned out to have a dark side), Rachel Weisz librarian in "The Mummy", the hero in "The Red Badge of Courage". I'll stop at 10 to give other folks a chance. :) [/QUOTE]
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