Archetypes
Those in Sephiroth's lifeThe Sage -
The guide.
The Trusty Sidekick (Trusted Helper) –
Right hand man, support, and ear for the hero.
The Nemesis (and the Nemesi) –
The antagonist and those who stand in the way of the hero.
The Love Interest –
Devoted to the hero but unable to be together.
The Adoptive Family –
A place to call home, and usually the reason for the journey.
The Warrior –
Right or wrong, hell or high water, he will fight for the hero.
The Temptress –
Tries to lead the hero astray.
The Innocents –
Who the Hero fights for.
The Nightmare Creature –
Creatures representive of the hero's flaws and insecurities.
The Traitor –
Pretends to be for the hero but is really against them.
The Dreamer –
A reminder of why the hero fights.
The Fool –
Comic relief, also reminds the hero the journey can be accomplished and that it’s for the innocents.
The Rebel –
Knowledgable, skilled, huge ego. In any other story, he'd be the hero.
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