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** We first meet Lord Vetinari in ''Literature/TheColourOfMagic''. He's then unnamed and described rather differently, although [[WordOfGod Pterry confirms it's supposed to be the same person]]. While talking to Rincewind, he makes it quite clear that not only does he know about the wizzard's attempt to duck out of the guide job Twoflower hired him for, he also makes it clear that if something ''does'' happen to Twoflower and the Agatean Empire's armies attack Ankh-Morpork because of said something, he will make sure Rincewind is the first thing their navy ships meet. Though it doesn't demonstrate the levels of excellence he shows in later novels, our first encounter with the Partician shows us he's not a man to cross, but he does care about his city.
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** We first meet Lord Vetinari in ''Literature/TheColourOfMagic''. He's then unnamed and described rather differently, although [[WordOfGod Pterry confirms it's supposed to be the same person]]. While talking to Rincewind, he makes it quite clear that not only does he know about the wizzard's wizard's attempt to duck out of the guide job Twoflower hired him for, he also makes it clear that if something ''does'' happen to Twoflower and the Agatean Empire's armies attack Ankh-Morpork because of said something, he will make sure Rincewind is the first thing their navy ships meet. Though it doesn't demonstrate the levels of excellence he shows in later novels, our first encounter with the Partician shows us he's not a man to cross, but he does care about his city.
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* ''Literature/TheseWordsAreTrueAndFaithful'': Ernie attributes a chance meeting to fate. Sam sees it as a matter of simple probability. Thus, their different worldviews are established.
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* ''Literature/INeedAWee'': In Alan's first scene, he's happily yelling while riding a carnival ride, cementing his GenkiGuy persona.
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** Mab is one of the faerie queens, specifically of Winter, the Queen of Air and Darkness. She is pragmatic, merciless, bloodthirsty, and willing to make every underhanded deal you can imagine to get what she wants. If she ''doesn't'' get what she wants, she is a horrifying monster willing to calmly torture the offenders in ways they didn't think possible. At one point, she muses that the Romans were amateurs, and scoffs at the tortures they inflicted on [[UsefulNotes/{{Jesus}} the White Christ]]. A former minion of hers cries tears of joy when he finally gets his MercyKill. In ''Literature/ColdDays'', Mother Winter, while sharpening her cleaver, describes her as "too much the romantic".
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** Mab is one of the faerie queens, specifically of Winter, the Queen of Air and Darkness. She is pragmatic, merciless, bloodthirsty, and willing to make every underhanded deal you can imagine to get what she wants. If she ''doesn't'' get what she wants, she is a horrifying monster willing to calmly torture the offenders in ways they didn't think possible. At She's quite open about this - at one point, she muses that the Romans were amateurs, and scoffs at the tortures they inflicted on [[UsefulNotes/{{Jesus}} the White Christ]]. Christ]], and with a sort of sad fondness, wonders why mortals still make deals with "old serpents" like her. A former minion of hers who made the horrible mistake of betraying her cries tears of joy when he finally gets his MercyKill. In ''Literature/ColdDays'', Mother Winter, while sharpening her cleaver, describes her with a measure of disgust as "too much the romantic".
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* ''Literature/TalmaGordon'': Talma's first appearance in the story is at the garden party, where a few paragraphs are spent focusing on her, establishing her as lovely and talented through others' descriptions and conversations about her.
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* ''Literature/TalmaGordon'': "Literature/TalmaGordon": Talma's first appearance in the story is at the garden party, where a few paragraphs are spent focusing on her, establishing her as lovely and talented through others' descriptions and conversations about her.
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* ''Literature/TheBoneWars'': Algernon [=DeMott=] is introduced harshly firing a CoolTeacher who is tutoring his son after the man suggests Julian sketch the dinosaur sculptures of Waterhouse Hawkins, as Algernon consulted on those sculptors and is mad about how Hawkins consulted with a rival of his over one sculpture, leading to the sculpture having inaccuracies. This shows Algernon is highly intelligent and takes his work seriously, but is arrogant, hot-headed, comfortable demeaning anyone he sees as beneath him, and not to concerned about the feelings and welfare of his son.
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*** In [[Literature/StormFront the first book]], one of his first scenes involves accepting a job as a PI then frantically rushing off to assist the cops, who he mocks in the process.
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*** In [[Literature/StormFront [[Literature/StormFrontDresdenFiles the first book]], one of his first scenes involves accepting a job as a PI then frantically rushing off to assist the cops, who he mocks in the process.
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* ''Literature/TheVillainessLivesAgain'':
** Artezia's appearance at the beginning of the story sees her not even trying to fight against her brother's FrameUp and resigning herself to the cruel fate he has in store for her. Later, after she's rescued, we see her appalled reaction to Laurence's senseless destruction of various provinces of the empire. Finally, when Cedric goes to his knees and begs for her help in saving the empire, believing in her better nature, she's driven to tears and decides to help him by casting blood magic to send him back in time to stop Laurence's rise to power. These scenes illustrate her lack of self-worth, her dislike of pointless cruelty and violence, and her willingness to repay those who are kind to her tenfold.
** The first time we meet Cedric is after he and his people have rescued Artezia after her years of captivity. Face to face with the woman who facilitated the rise of a monstrous despot, Cedric goes to his knees and ''begs'' Artezia to help him defeat said despot to save the empire, trying to appeal her better nature. This displays his kind and generous personality, and his absolute devotion to protecting the common people. The display touches Artezia so much that it's what prompts her decision to turn back time and make ''him'' Emperor instead, viewing him as the only possible choice for the throne if the Empire is to survive.
** The readers first see [[BigBad Laurence]] during Artezia's downfall in the first timeline, where it's revealed [[OffingTheOffspring he had his son murdered]] in order to frame his sister for the crime (the same sister who is the only reason he even became Emperor in the first place), and then pinned a host of others on her (some of which she was guilty of, most of which she wasn't) to seal the deal. All because he resented the fact that she was smarter and more accomplished than him. Then, as her 'punishment', he has her tongue cut out and her limbs removed before leaving her in a dungeon to rot for the rest of her days. This entire scene illustrates his lack of family loyalty and [[ItsAllAboutMe overall self-centeredness]], [[{{Sadist}} his cruelty]], and [[DisproportionateRetribution the insane lengths he's willing to go to in order to avenge any perceived slights]].
** Artezia's appearance at the beginning of the story sees her not even trying to fight against her brother's FrameUp and resigning herself to the cruel fate he has in store for her. Later, after she's rescued, we see her appalled reaction to Laurence's senseless destruction of various provinces of the empire. Finally, when Cedric goes to his knees and begs for her help in saving the empire, believing in her better nature, she's driven to tears and decides to help him by casting blood magic to send him back in time to stop Laurence's rise to power. These scenes illustrate her lack of self-worth, her dislike of pointless cruelty and violence, and her willingness to repay those who are kind to her tenfold.
** The first time we meet Cedric is after he and his people have rescued Artezia after her years of captivity. Face to face with the woman who facilitated the rise of a monstrous despot, Cedric goes to his knees and ''begs'' Artezia to help him defeat said despot to save the empire, trying to appeal her better nature. This displays his kind and generous personality, and his absolute devotion to protecting the common people. The display touches Artezia so much that it's what prompts her decision to turn back time and make ''him'' Emperor instead, viewing him as the only possible choice for the throne if the Empire is to survive.
** The readers first see [[BigBad Laurence]] during Artezia's downfall in the first timeline, where it's revealed [[OffingTheOffspring he had his son murdered]] in order to frame his sister for the crime (the same sister who is the only reason he even became Emperor in the first place), and then pinned a host of others on her (some of which she was guilty of, most of which she wasn't) to seal the deal. All because he resented the fact that she was smarter and more accomplished than him. Then, as her 'punishment', he has her tongue cut out and her limbs removed before leaving her in a dungeon to rot for the rest of her days. This entire scene illustrates his lack of family loyalty and [[ItsAllAboutMe overall self-centeredness]], [[{{Sadist}} his cruelty]], and [[DisproportionateRetribution the insane lengths he's willing to go to in order to avenge any perceived slights]].
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** Fred and George are introduced with a quick prank of [[TwinSwitch pretending to be the other]] on their mother, and then helping Harry with his trunk. This quickly sets them up as a pair of pranksters who love messing with people, but also very nice and kind-hearted guys.
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** Fred and George are introduced with a quick prank of [[TwinSwitch pretending to be the other]] on their mother, and then helping Harry with his trunk.trunk-without knowing who he is, just that he needs help. This quickly sets them up as a pair of pranksters who love messing with people, but also very nice and kind-hearted guys.
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* ''Literature/TheWindKnowsMyName'': Samuel Adler's daughter Camille has her moment as an adult, since there is no characterization for her as a child. She calls her father to complain about all the inconveniences caused to her by the pandemic and the lockdown, such as having to cancel events and her housekeeper being unable to come, but does not bother to ask how Samuel is doing.
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* ''Literature/TheAlloyOfLaw'': In his first scene, Wax comments about how his gun feels like part of his hand, is careful about relying on his powers too much, gets into a FriendlyRivalry chat with Lessie (arguing about which of them has saved the other's life more times), and muses that a manhunt has grown so difficult that he wants to leave but he gave his word to bring the prisoner in "and that was that." Consequently, his MageMarksman skills, fondness for cowboy cliches, and status as an ExperiencedProtagonist and HeroProtagonist are all clear well before the end of the first chapter.
