The many types of fantasy gamers

This is a list of the many types of fantasy role playing gamers you would find at your local comic book store or convention.

• The Court Jester- this guy serves as the comic relief, he makes numerous jokes and sometimes uses bad puns. He cheers his fellow players up when they're feeling down.
• The Thespian- this one is truly dedicated to the game, he knows his character inside and out and can play with the best of them. Sometimes can be a bit over-the-top but still a great person to have in your "party" of heroes.
• The Backstabber- this guy pretends to be one of the heroes but betrays the team much later on.
• The Obsessive- similar to The Thespian only more melodramatic and over-the-top. On ocassion someone will ask..."Did someone order a large ham?" whenever this guy acts out.
• The Rule Ogre- this one is a by-the-book kind of person, he/she often has to check the rules to see if what his/her teammates are doing is right or not.
• Lord High Bloodsport- this one is a ruthless killing machine, often plays a barbarian type role. Often very aggressive and likes to smash things- they also like blood.
• The Cheater- this one is a sneaky little scoundrel who often cheats and blaims it on a techinicality. Sometimes plays a rogue of some kind.
• The Tyranical Dungeon Master- the big man himself, the one who calls the shots. Anything he says goes. Sometimes makes the heroes suffer either because he is bored or that he feels like it.
• Sir Logic The Dullard- the resident know-it-all who tries to prove everyone else wrong. Sometimes plays a wizard type role.
• The Virtual Lech- Mr Unpopular, the guy no one likes, often plays a lowly servant role.
• The Stoner- the seriously baked guy who likes rock music, often plays a druid or a similar type of role.
• Girlfriend Trying To Please Her Boyfriend- this girl is just here to impress her boyfriend and that's all, she doesn't know much about role playing and as such is sometimes cast as the damsel in distress.
• The Mastermind- this person ALWAYS chooses to be a bad guy rather than a hero. Often laughs maniacally.
• The Prince- this guy is a classic Ted Baxter character archetype similar to Gaston from Beauty And The Beast, often chooses to play the hero.
• The Traitor- this one is similar to the Backstabber only much worse.
• The Seductress- this girl is often a vampire or evil sorceress.
• The Musician- this guy often sings songs about the heroes and their epic journey.
• Kung Fu Master- this one is often playing the role of the fighting because of his/her expertise in martial arts.
• The Nicholson- named after Jack Nicholson this one is a cross between Lord High Bloodsport and The Backstabber. Often plays a lycanthrope such as a wererat, werewolf or werecat.
• The Gentle Giant- this one is a big softy and usually plays the role of a friendly giant or a similar creature, also sometimes plays as a werejohncandy.
• The Demon Child- this one often plays the role of a creepy child with weird supernatural powers. Kind of like Tazmin.
• The Wise Man- this one helps his fellow party members by giving them advice.
• The Chef- this one's job is to prepare food for the heroes. Some of his/her dishes are good, while others aren't. Some of the really bad dishes he/she cooks up actually make very powerful weapons.
• The Robin Hood- named after the legendary Robin Hood, this character is often a thief who helps the poor by stealing from the rich.
• The Beast- this guy is a cross between the Nicholson and The Mastermind, often plays a monster type role such as a lycanthrope or ogre.