History Characters / Gormenghast

* CreepyTwins: They move and speak in perfect unison, and they have a [[AmbiguousDisorder rather eccentric way]] to communicate with other people.

* TheOphelia: By the end of the second book, she's heavily traumatized by [[spoiler:the death of his father and the betrayal of Steerpike,]] and withdraws almost completely into a gloomy fantasy world. Bonus points for [[spoiler:drowning.]]

[[folder: Titus Groan]]

[[folder: Fuchsia Groan]]

[[folder: Lord Sepulchrave]]

[[folder: The Countess Gertrude]]

[[folder: Steerpike]]

[[folder: Mr. Flay]]

[[folder: Dr. Alfred Prunesquallor]]

[[folder: Irma Prunesquallor]]

[[folder: Abiatha Swelter]]

[[folder: Muzzlehatch]]

[[folder: Juno]]

* CharacterDevelopment: She eventually learns to care more about the safety of the people of Gormenghast and become more pro-active. [[spoiler:She even leads the hunt for Steerpunk.]]

* NotGoodWithPeople: She's clearly closer to her cats and birds than to other people, whom she prefers to keep at a distance.

* AmicableExes: She and Muzzlehatc were an item a very long time ago. During the story they have a sort of brother sister relationship.

* TheOphelia: By the end of the second book, she's heavily traumatized by [[spoiler:the death of his father and the betrayal of Steerpike,]] and withdraws almost completely into a gloomy fantasy world. Bonus points for [[spoiler:drowning.]]
* TheWoobie: A beautiful, [[WideEyedIdealist innocent young woman]] who's also arguably the most tragic character in the entire series.

* TheSociopath: A textbook example. Steerpike excels at manipulating others by exploiting their weaknesses and faking emotions.

* TheHermit: After getting banished by the Countess, he sets up his home in Gormenghast Forest and lives in near-complete isolation from other people. His only regret is that he can't be near his master.

* MrsRobinson: Has a relationship with Titus despite the fact that he's approximately half her age.

* StuffedInTheFridge: She has little to no role besides being an inspiration for Titus as she gets struck by lightning and dies.

* UndyingLoyalty: Flay lives to serve his masters no matter what. Even when in exile, he takes care to visit the castle in secret once in a while.

* NobleSavage: Titus sees her as this, due to her wild, untamed nature which stands in sharp contrast with [[DeadlyDecadentCourt the life inside the castle walls]].

* EvilAlbino: Arguably - he has very pale skin and red eyes, but it's never explicitly stated, and his eyesight is excellent.

* PurpleEyes: Titus has violet eyes, which are as rare in the series' universe as in ours. They are treated as significant from the start.

* InnocentFanserviceGirl: She grew up alone in a forest, of course she has no bodily shame.

* FluffyTamer: He enjoys keeping wild and often dangerous animals in his private zoo and bend them to his will.

* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Sure, he's [[GoodIsNotNice not the most pleasant fellow to be around]], but in the end, he cares deeply for his foster family: Juno, Titus and the animals.

* AmicableExes: Her and Muzzlehatc were an item a very long time ago. During the story they have a sort of brother sister relationship.

* MagnificentBastard: He lies, cheats, manipulates and murders his way to the top, and he gets away with it for almost two decades, right under the nose of the Groans.

* LackOfEmpathy: In the books, Steerpike has absolutely no feelings or attachment towards anyone, and only uses other people as a means to an end. This is somewhat altered in the miniseries, where he falls in love with [[LoveMartyr Fuchsia]].

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