Comic Relief

Basic Outline: the Comic Relief is a generally competent individual with at least one useful unique skill and one glaring- though funny flaw. The Character is often clumsy, or cowardly, or lacks common sense. The character means well and is generally an asset to the group, but can cause chaos at times when they stumble or hide under a table while the group beats a retreat. This character is best given to a player who has a sense of humor and can laugh at him or herself.

Good Examples- R2-D2, C3-P0, Porthos (Disney's Three Musketeers), Oolong (Dragonball), Merry and Pippin (Lord of the Rings), Michaelangelo (TMNT)

Motivation: The Comic Relief want to be accepted and acknowledged, any attention is good attention. The Comic Relief was neglected as a child, and thus constantly seeking attention and approval. The Comic Relief is generally very polite for fear of offending, but even angry attention is better than no attention. The Comic Reliefs seeks to be of value to everyone that they meet, and to make everyone happy. The Comic Relief works well in a group although their eager to please attitude and their foibles do tend to frustrate the rest of the team somewhat. Nonetheless the Comic Relief is a valuable productive member of the team.

The Comic Relief will gravitate towards the Natural Leader the Rebellious Princess and the Callow Youth- eager to prove their value to the cause. They will be intimidated by the Dark Anti-hero and the Wild Man and will tend to think ill of them for that reason.

Sample Description for this character (feel free to print this off).

Description: You want to be accepted and acknowledged, any attention is good attention. you were neglected as a child, and thus constantly seek attention and approval. You are very polite for fear of offending, but even angry attention is better than no attention. You work to be of value to everyone that you meet, and to make everyone happy. You work hard to be good at what you do, you know that you aren't good at everything, but everyone has some flaws within themselves, you'll just have to work harder. If you work hard enough the team will respect you and you will be acknowledged, and that's really what matters.