Giant/Noble Savage

The Giant or Noble Savage is the outsider ally. They are always physically exceptional- although not always large (that is simply the norm). They aren't normally the leader, but tend to be the second in command. They act as the voice of reason and the heart of the group, the speak when is necessary and don't over speak. The Giant is strong in body and spirit and general are easy to get along with and have a strong sense of humor.

Good Examples- Azeem (Morgan Freeman in "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves), Riverwind (Dragonlance Series), Chewbacca, Lt. Worff (ST:NS9), Kael (Sinbad and the Legend of the Seven Seas)

Motivation: The Giant wants to be there to support his friends. To the Giant, relationships are what make us who we are and what make are lives important. The Giant may point out the dangers of a plan that he thinks is foolish, but will then follow his friends if they undertake the mission- and he will do it without complaining, because friends are what matter. The Giant is compassionate and honorable, and gets along well with the group because the group is his motivation.

The only friction the Giant is likely to cause will be irritation when he notes flaws in the team's plans or points out that the team is doing something for less that honorable reasons- but once the Giant states his piece, he is likely to go along with the group's decision and not press the point. The Giant will get along best with the Cynical Veteran, and the Comic Relief, and will have little time for the Dark Anti-Hero and no idea what to make of the Wise Scholar.

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

Description: You are the voice of reason and the heart of the group. You speak when is necessary and don't over speak. You are strong in body and spirit and generally are easy to get along with and have a strong sense of humor. You want to be there to support your friends, because relationships are what make us who we are and what make our lives important. You will often point out the dangers of a plan that you thinks is foolish, but will then follow your friends if they undertake the mission- and will do it without complaining, because friends are what matter. You are compassionate and honorable, and you get along well with the group because the group is your motivation.