Traits
Role in story
Motives
Appearances and Clues
Vocabulary
100

This trait describes a character who thinks only about themselves.

Selfish.

100

This is the main character in a story.

Protagonist

100

A strong villain should have a clear reason for what they do. This is called a…

Motive

100

When judging a character from an image, these two visual details can help: clothing and… (2 words)

Facial expressions

100

A character who creates problems or opposes the hero.

Villain

200

This trait means being willing to wait calmly without getting upset.

Patience

200

This character role gives advice, wisdom, or training to another character.

Mentor

200

If a villain wants to get back at someone for a wrong, this motive is called…

Revenge

200

A long cape, armour, or dark robe can be part of a character’s…

Costume

200

This word means deliberately unkind to others.

Cruel

300

This trait means being loyal and devoted to someone or something.

Loyalty

300

This character competes against another character, but is not always the villain.

Rival

300

Which villain trait means wanting more than you need?

Greedy / Greed

300

A scar, crown, or wand can be an important visual…

Clue

300

 This word means not telling the truth.

Dishonest 

400

“This word means truthful, and it is a common trait of a hero.”

Honest

400

This wise character helps the main character make good choices.

Mentor

400

Wanting to control or influence others is a desire for this.

Power

400

The way a character stands or moves is called their body…

Language

400

This word describes someone who wants more than they need.

Greedy

500

This trait means being willing to face danger or fear.

Brave

500

Cruel, greedy and jealous are traits that often match this character role.

Villain

500

If a villain wants to be noticed, praised, or admired, this motive is called...

Attention

500

This item can hide a hero, making it hard to see them.

A mask

500

This character works against the hero.

Antagonist

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