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Wise Old Mentor

Waitstaff Archetype

Veteran Archetype

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Therapist Archetype

Talking Animal

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Surrogate Parent

Surgeon Archetype

Supporting Role

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Soldier Archetype

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Samurai Archetype

Rotten‑Innocent

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Reluctant Chosen One

Redeemed Demon

Psychologist Archetype

Patient Archetype

Nurse Archetype

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Messiah Complex

Mercenary

Manic Pixie Dream Girl

Mad Scientist

Lead Role

Knight Archetype

Karen

Jerk with a Heart of Gold

Hitman Archetype

Hero Archetype

Gladiator Archetype

Ghostly Guide

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Everyman

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