A character is a person or other being in a narrative.

A character is a person or other being in a story. Characters can be either real or fictional. Fictional characters are often based on real people, but they are not the same as real people. Characters can be either good or evil, or they can be a mix of both. Characters can be complex and have many different layers to their personality. Characters can change and grow throughout the course of a story. Characters can be the heroes or villains of a story, or they can be something in between. Characters can help readers to understand the plot and themes of a story. Characters can make readers laugh, cry, or think. Characters can be anything the author wants them to be.