The reason we love stories is the characters. Sure, we like a good, exciting plot and an interesting world, but complex characters are what turn those worlds and plots into something memorable—they ...

This 2025 retrospective shows that competence without character is fragile and often harmful. Character endures, sustains, and elevates everything it touches.

It is an honor to be asked to be someone’s character reference. But even if you are enthused about helping a friend or colleague out, you might feel a little intimidated by the prospect of putting the ...

Finding the perfect words to say when describing someone’s character can be difficult. It takes plenty of thought, awareness, and a bit of storytelling ability to get it just right. These 5 character ...

Fighting games have diverse rosters & archetypes like Shotos, Charge, Grapplers. Characters mix elements from archetypes ...

President Jimmy Carter’s death has reminded me that it is still possible to be a person of good character no matter your role in life, whether a parent or politician. Whatever you believe about his ...

There’s no single way for a woman to be a badass—she can kick ass like the Bride (Uma Thurman) in “Kill Bill,” solve a crime like Clarice (Jodie Foster) in “The Silence of the Lambs,” or lead a ...