P5+Alex

Hero
 * A hero is a protagonist
 * Often has a flaw that will be worked out during the story
 * Is of noble birth
 * Feels something is lacking from the normal experiences available or permitted to the members of society
 * from whom something has been taken

Herald-
 * brings news to the hero
 * always in the form of either an object, event, or character
 * contains vital information
 * prompts hero into the call of adventure
 * necessary for the hero to complete there journey

shadow-
 * the shadow archetype is a negative figure
 * the shadow often takes the form of the antagonist in the story
 * the shadow is a worthy opponent with whom the hero must struggle
 * the shadow always sees himself as the hero
 * the shadow always sees himself as the victim

threshold guardian-
 * the threshold guardian is the first obstacle to the hero in his journey
 * the threshold guardian is usually not the story's antagonist
 * the threshold gaurdian can be a nuetral character and a potential ally to the hero
 * the role of the threshold guardian is to test the heros mettle and worthiness to begin the story's journey, and to show that the journey will not be easy
 * makes the hero decide wether he wants to continue on in his journey or not

trickster-
 * the trickster is the mischief maker
 * his main goal is to provie comic relief to offset the heavy dramatic tension
 * the trickster can be an ally or companion of the hero, or may work for the villain
 * sometimes the trickster is the hero or the villain
 * the tricksters other main goal is to provide problems for the hero

shapshifter-
 * the shapesshifter changes role or personality, often in significant ways
 * the shapeshifter is often a person of the opposite sex, often the heros romantic interest
 * the shapeshifter is sometimes a catalyst whose changing nature forces changes in the hero
 * the shapeshifters role is to bring suspense to the story
 * the shapeshifter, wether antagonist or protagonist, can take on attributes of the shapeshifter at any time in the story

mentor-
 * the mentor is a character who aids or trains the hero
 * the essence of the mentor is the wise old man or woman
 * the major role of the mentor is to equip the hero by buying him gifts that are essential to completing his/her journey
 * the mentor essentially takes over the heros conscience, returning him/her to the right path when weak
 * the mentor represents the wiser and more godlike qualities within us

sidekick-
 * they are trusted servants
 * they may have qualities of other archetypes
 * they are usually tricksters or shapeshifters
 * they always help the hero
 * can sometimes betray the hero

henchmen-