User blog comment:BCtheBoss/Cameos in Skyverse + Clichés and Stereotypes I've Noticed/@comment-35357669-20160901044801

One thing you must realise is that I cliché is a cliché for a reason, because it an be done very well. The most important thing you want to put into consideration is development.

Us as humans won't stay the same, for example think back to about a year ago. Mostly at least a few things have changed about you and doesn't have to be in the past year perhaps the pasts weeks or even days or it could be longer. Anyway people change, maybe for better or worse, so it shouldn't be different for fictional characters.

I read a guide from this site called Fantasy Name Generators in which said in which clichés can become more interesting when spins or contradictions are put on those characters. For example a wise zen master who has an infinite amount of patience seems pretty clichéd right? Well that suddenly becomes more interesting when he suddenly loses that patience when a particular topic is brought up. (The guide also mentioned how painfully shy characters can become more interesting when they ask out their crush.)

Characters also need to be flawed. Although they don't have to be extreme like severe depression or having a tragic back story. While that might a good a idea in some cases all flaws need to be is put in a more human element and add relatability for example the character is selfish and stubborn and then becomes self aware and opens up becoming more likable.

You also need to consider what these characters want and why they want it. What drives the characters to do what they do? The story mentioned that these guys are destined heroes. The most important thing you must consider it how are they each individually going to react to the news? Will a character really wants to accept this conflict with a character who doesn't? Also keep in mind that some party members will take longer to adapt to this change.

You're cast has diversity which is great because this can lead to contradicting personalities. People in real life are not the same. So in conclusion, if you confused as to where I'm going, character development is very important. You should make them out to be clichéd at first but slowly reveal what makes these characters unique.

PS. I also wouldn't to have that character who's just there.