I second everything everyone is saying here. Observe some of your favorite characters with jerk traits, observe why you like them, observe why ...
Based on a comic book, the show revolves around the tale of a group of survivors, struggling for their lives in a post-apocalyptic world that ...
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1. Have a unique personality. Be your own person, but be different from the rest of the crowd. Have stories to tell and experiences to share. Be ...
2. Show the good sides. As mentioned before, you'll want such a character to show when they care and what they are willing to do positively.
When caught have your character (or yourself) look away quickly and then back, hold eye contact for a few moments and then acknowledge the other person. A smile ...
Make parts of him relatable in his own way. Have redeemable qualities that the readers, and even the character himself didn't know he had, but ...
So pick ONE secondary character who always pushes back against your misanthrope, ie. PROTAGONIST: Gawd, people are the worst. SECONDARY: All of ...
They don't want to say it to her because they'll make themselves feel bad. Their sympathy for others is a tool that holds them back. They won't hurt others ...
Don't hurt people you don't need to hurt - there's no need to be an out-and-out dick - but if you're trying to sacrifice yourself to save the world, an asshole ...
Pain in the ass people will often want you to do most of the work, while they get most of the money and the appreciation. They bring little ...