Category Archives: Antagonist/Villain

Aggressive, callous, and cunning Complete absence of conscience and empathy Very adept at manipulating others Willingness to engage in immoral, criminal conduct Willingness to take what they want and do as they please, regardless of who is hurt or wronged Deceptive ability to appear outwardly benevolent Deceptive ability to behave in superficially charming ways toContinue reading “Characteristics of Psychopaths”

Enjoyable/likeable for the reader An incompetent fool Make him/her feel weak Write him/her as attractive Let him/her help your main character Acting against his/her interests A sympathetic backstory Utilize flaws and bad habits Direct the distrust at someone else Distract the reader with a disaster