Book Character - Page 2

Seeker · 06-24-2005, 03:58 PM

My favorites would have to be as follows (in no particular order):

1. Taran Wanader, The Chronicles of Prydain - I like this guy because he's just a normal person he could be you, me, anyone. He's got no super powers or incredible skills, he's just very determined when a task is before him. He starts the series as a rather whiny boy but by the end he has become a noble and intelligent leader.

2. Gandalf - It's freaking Gandalf! Anybody who can take on Saruman, the Balrog, and coordinate the efforts that protect an entire region (the Shire) from the outside world is definitely a bad ass.

3. Khaavran, The Phoenix Guards (The Khaavren Romances) - I like this guy because he's an amazing swordsman as well as incredible tactitian and leader.

Those are the three I can think of that aren't ones other people are likely to say (besides Gandalf).

CTDChris · 06-24-2005, 08:37 PM

Sure Kravaavan was from Daragearia, and he is a Tiassa. Vlad to me personally could kick his butt after he got one of the 17 great weapons(godslayer) And yeah Steven brust kicks. Morrolan could kick both Vlad and Khraavan.

ThanosOfTitan321 · 06-24-2005, 09:30 PM

John (Atomik Lad) from Nuklear age. He is just really believable, a young boy who can't control his emotions or his powers who grows up and matures and hopefully eventually learns to control himself and his powers.

ElfLad · 06-26-2005, 11:21 PM

Gimli from LotR - Don't ask me why, I just liked him the best. He was pretty entertaining to read about, and in the books he was a total berserker in battle. So much better than Legolas.

Marvin from H2G2 - He has the best lines in H2G2. His character is believable despite being extremely one-note.

Staizer · 06-26-2005, 11:32 PM

Ender from Ender's Saga
Bean from Ender's Shadow
Also I agree with Seeker, Taran is definatly on there
Matrim Cauthon, Wheel of Time series

I like each of these for some part of them that I find in myself, Ender's empathy, and his belief that he has to suffer his pains because he deserves them, when no one does, Bean for being more than anyone ever thought he could be, Taran like Seeker said for being human, like everyone, and Mat for being mischevious, funny, flirting. Most importantly being a hero, when he only really wants to be a normal guy.

Also, Honor Harrington for the same reason, she is a hero without trying to achieve it.

CTDChris · 06-27-2005, 10:46 AM

The Vlad Taltos seiries is funny somtimes cause he always ends up saving the empire from collaspe by accident.

Elmer J. · 06-27-2005, 11:47 AM

Dunbar and Major Major Major Major from Catch-22,
Holden Caulfield from Catcher in the Rye,
Yrael from The Old Kingdom novels,
Elyas, Perrin, Hopper, and Loial from Wheel of Time.
Fangorn, Bregalad, and Tom Bombadil from The Lord of the Rings,
Mike and Prof from The Moon is a Harsh Mistress,
Herger from Eaters of the Dead.
And plenty others.

Heavy 3PO · 06-27-2005, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Mirai Gen

Annonod (I think that's his name) from the Sword of Shanarra...

Allanon - Last of the Druids of Paranor. (I'm re-reading the prequel at the moment.) The Shannara series is one of my favorites, if not the favorite. Multi-generational epic stories really catch my eye, and this one doesn't fail to impress.

Back on topic - Favorite charater? Probably Wil Ohmsford from the 2nd novel, Elfstones of Shannara. I find he has a many similar traits to John from Nuklear Age, as he struggles with personal issues and demons, as well as real, in-your-face, going-to-kill-you Demons.

Following him would be Tay Trefenwyd, an Elven Elementalist, and one of the Druids in the prequel, First King of Shannara. It's hard to describe why I like him, mostly because he's really a great guy, and his character (both before and after the book was written) is essentially the character I've played in just about every RPG I've ever done.

imaginaryjoe · 06-27-2005, 10:34 PM

right now, i would have to say that eddie from the dark tower series is one of my favourites. there have to be others in my mind, but alergies cause power failure in some parts of my thing behind my face.

AtomiKnight · 06-30-2005, 12:24 AM

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Seeker Flying, KSW Style! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Right next to you... Posts: 199	My favorites would have to be as follows (in no particular order): 1. Taran Wanader, The Chronicles of Prydain - I like this guy because he's just a normal person he could be you, me, anyone. He's got no super powers or incredible skills, he's just very determined when a task is before him. He starts the series as a rather whiny boy but by the end he has become a noble and intelligent leader. 2. Gandalf - It's freaking Gandalf! Anybody who can take on Saruman, the Balrog, and coordinate the efforts that protect an entire region (the Shire) from the outside world is definitely a bad ass. 3. Khaavran, The Phoenix Guards (The Khaavren Romances) - I like this guy because he's an amazing swordsman as well as incredible tactitian and leader. Those are the three I can think of that aren't ones other people are likely to say (besides Gandalf). __________________ My doctors have diagnosed me with permenant temporary insanity! :p

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ElfLad She's buying the Stairway to Heaven Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 581	Gimli from LotR - Don't ask me why, I just liked him the best. He was pretty entertaining to read about, and in the books he was a total berserker in battle. So much better than Legolas. Marvin from H2G2 - He has the best lines in H2G2. His character is believable despite being extremely one-note. __________________ Legendary: A webcomic about RPGs.

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Elmer J. Pixie's li'l Brother Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In Exile! Posts: 342	Dunbar and Major Major Major Major from Catch-22, Holden Caulfield from Catcher in the Rye, Yrael from The Old Kingdom novels, Elyas, Perrin, Hopper, and Loial from Wheel of Time. Fangorn, Bregalad, and Tom Bombadil from The Lord of the Rings, Mike and Prof from The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, Herger from Eaters of the Dead. And plenty others. __________________ Rule six: The winner will be the first team that wins.

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CTDChris Level 1 is me! Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 47	Sure Kravaavan was from Daragearia, and he is a Tiassa. Vlad to me personally could kick his butt after he got one of the 17 great weapons(godslayer) And yeah Steven brust kicks. Morrolan could kick both Vlad and Khraavan.

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CTDChris Level 1 is me! Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 47	The Vlad Taltos seiries is funny somtimes cause he always ends up saving the empire from collaspe by accident.

06-27-2005, 10:34 PM	#19
imaginaryjoe CORPSE Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 19	right now, i would have to say that eddie from the dark tower series is one of my favourites. there have to be others in my mind, but alergies cause power failure in some parts of my thing behind my face.