Line #80 Main/ServantTropes


1	[[quoteright:320:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/GobleDressingTheQueen.jpg]]
2
3	->''Life is so unnerving\
4	For a servant who’s not serving\
5	He’s not whole without a soul to wait upon''
6	-->-- '''Lumiere''', "Be Our Guest," ''WesternAnimation/BeautyAndTheBeast''
7
8	Tropes about servants, serving, and sidekicks.
9	See also ASlaveToTheIndex.
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11	[[index]]
12	!!Servants:
13	[floatboxright:
14	'''Subcategory:'''
15	+ ASlaveToTheIndex
16	]
17	* AdoptAServant: Adopted children who are treated as servants rather than family members.
18	* BattleButler: A butler who is willing to fight on his employer's behalf.
19	* BattleThralls: Slaves used for combat.
20	* BodyguardBabes: Attractive female bodyguards.
21	* BodyguardLegacy: Bodyguarding is passed down from parent to child.
22	* BodyguardingABadass: Someone has a bodyguard even though they're perfectly capable of defending themselves.
23	* BondCreatures: Animals or monsters who spiritually bond with another being.
24	* BoxedCrook: A condemned criminal is offered freedom in exchange for performing a task.
25	* {{Butlerspace}}: Servants appearing out of nowhere when needed.
26	* CadreOfForeignBodyguards: A group of foreign soldiers or mercenaries serve as a character's protectors.
27	* {{Cincinnatus}}: A character who gains a vast amount of political power and willingly gives it to someone else later on.
28	* ClaimedByTheSupernatural
29	* ConditionedToBeWeak: A powerful character is only docile and submissive because they are conditioned to follow orders and/or fear their leader.
30	* CreepyHousekeeper
31	* CrustyCaretaker
32	* DivineDelegation
33	* EthnicMenialLabor
34	* EvilMinions: The villain's underlings.
35	* {{Familiar}}: A mage's magic pet.
36	* GenieInABottle
37	* GirlFriday
38	* GuardianAngel: An angel or other spirit who watches over a mortal.
39	* GuardianEntity: A supernatural being who protects a ward from harm.
40	* TheHelpHelpingThemselves: A household servant steals or otherwise uses their master's property without permission.
41	* HenchmenRace
42	* HeroSecretService
43	* TheIgor: The short, deformed assistant of the MadScientist.
44	* TheJeeves: An impeccable and hypercompetent butler, manservant or valet.
45	* KindlyHousekeeper
46	* LadyInWaiting
47	* LegacyOfService
48	* Maid
49	** FrenchMaid
50	** MaidCorps
51	** {{Meido}}
52	** NinjaMaid
53	** RobotMaid
54	** SculleryMaid
55	* MuggleInMageCustody
56	* OldRetainer
57	* PersonalMook
58	* PraetorianGuard
59	* PrivateTutor
60	* TheRenfield: A vampire's loyal human servant.
61	* TheRoadie
62	* ServantRace
63	* StepServant: The character is made a servant/slave to the rest of the family.
64	* UndeadLaborers
65
66	!!Often used characterization tropes:
67	* BumblingSidekick
68	* HaughtyHelp
69	* HypercompetentSidekick: The subordinate is smarter and more competent than their boss.
70	* LoyalToThePosition
71	* ProfessionalButtKisser
72	* ServileSnarker: The servant isn't above making remarks at their master's expense.
73	* SycophanticServant
74	* WagerSlave
75	* YesMan: The aide always agrees with everything their boss says.
76
77	!!Servant-related tropes:
78	* AfterlifeOfService: Being buried with your employer so your soul can serve theirs.
79	* TheBait
80	* BargainWithHeaven
81	* BodyguardBetrayal
82	* BodyguardCrush
83	* TheButlerDidIt: It turns out a butler committed the crime.
84	* ChoresWithoutPowers: Someone with magical abilities, superpowers, etc. does menial labor without using said powers, usually as a punishment.
85	* DealWithTheDevil
86	* DefeatMeansMenialLabor
87	* DitchTheBodyguards
88	* HiredHelpAsFamily
89	* HumanPackMule
90	* IOweYouMyLife
91	* LadyAndKnight
92	* LeonineContract
93	* LetTheBullyWin: When playing a game with the boss, you must let them win.
94	* LostHimInACardGame
95	* MagicallyBindingContract
96	** MagicContractRomance
97	* MarryTheNanny
98	* MistakenForServant: Someone is mistaken for being a servant.
99	* MistressAndServantBoy
100	* NiceToTheWaiter
101	* NoBadassToHisValet
102	* NoHeroToHisValet
103	* SubordinateExcuse
104	* SwappedRoles
105	* TakingTheBullet
106	* TooImportantToRememberYou: Someone powerful can't be bothered to remember the name of someone less important than them, including servants.
107	* TooImportantToWalk: Someone has servants whose only jobs are to carry the person around so they don't have to walk.
108	* WeWillUseManualLaborInTheFuture
109	* WithDueRespect
110	* WorkingForABodyUpgrade
111	* WorkOffTheDebt: Someone can't pay and ends up working for the business they owe money until they've earned every cent they owe.
112	[[/index]]

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