There are four types of characters in stories: flat characters have one major personality trait that never changes; round characters seem realistic with many traits and their personality may change over the story; static characters are minor with a flat personality that remains the same; dynamic characters are major characters that are typically round and their personality grows and evolves as the story progresses.

1. Types of Characters
Flat
Round
Static
Dynamic

2. Flat Character
One major personality trait
His personality will never
change. He will be the same
throughout the entire
story.

3. Round Character
This character seems “real” & has
many personality traits
Her personality will
change as the story
develops.

4. Static Character
A minor character
Is usually “Flat”
Will not change as
the story develops

5. Dynamic Character
A major character
Is usually “Round”
Will grow & evolve as
the story develops

6. Dynamic Character
A major character
Is usually “Round”
Will grow & evolve as
the story develops