
Want : An external motivation, what the character is pursuing because they think it's what they need to improve their life (thus, they believe a Lie).Fundamentally, every rounded character should have defined a few things: These are the kind of characters that have to struggle with choosing and get to go through Character Development. They generally have a complex motivation driving them, and may act counter to what their 'type' would suggest. Rounded Characters go beyond being a stock character with some Backstory and Hidden Depths. Some characters are two-dimensional Flat Characters, with one or a few defining traits that completely define who they are. One of the basic traits of a character is their depth, or how complex they are.


The Magicians (2016), "Do You Like Teeth?"
