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* FaceOfTheBand: The lead character of a group who, as a result, is the one most recognized.

* MischiefFace: A character's expression shows that they're up to something.

* JerkToNiceGuyPlot: A plot where a character starts off as a {{Jerkass}}, but events change him into a NiceGuy.

* NowLetMeCarryYou: A situation where a character who is known for supporting and helping another is suddenly in need of support, only for the person they supported to come through for them.

!!Sub-indexes:
* CharacterizationByAction: Being characterized by something you do.
* CharacterizationByItem: Characterizing by connection to an item.
** FoodAsCharacterization
* CharacterizationByRelation: For all of the tropes and indexes that relate characters to each other, including the AdaptationDeviation tropes, about adaptation of characters, and most EmotionTropes, because emotions usually involve other people.
* SignatureTropes: Something that's tied to a character, so automatically it characterizes them.

'''Categories:'''

* CharacterizationByItem: Characterizing by connection to an item. Items can be people:

** CharacterizationByRelation: For all of the tropes and indexes that relate characters to each other, including the AdaptationDeviation tropes, about adaptation of characters, and most EmotionTropes, because emotions usually involve other people.

* CampfireCharacterExploration: Character are explored while talking around a campfire.

* CharacterizationMarchesOn: Character's personality is different in later episodes than they were in the beginning.

* JackOfAllTrades: A character with all the basic skills and is able to do a little bit of everything.

* ReplacementFlatCharacter: After a FlatCharacter becomes more fleshed out, another Flat Character fills in his previous role.

* SelfAppliedNickname: A character adopts a nickname and insists that others refer to him by it.

* OverAndUnderTheTop: Two characters share a trait. One overplays it, the other underplays.

* AdmiringTheAbomination: Character is fascinated by {{Eldritch Abomination}}s rather than scared by them.

* AngerIsNotEnough: Character who has up until now resolved their problems through anger finds that it is no longer a viable solution.

* BarefootSage
* BeingPersonalIsntProfessional: Character behaves unsocially while on the job.

+ AllergicToIndexes

* AntiNepotism: Characterizes the doer as an honest authority figure intent on avoiding the appearance of political corruption, while giving the recipient a reason to dislike the doer.

* {{Wimpification}}: A previously competent male character is made more emotional and effeminate in a fanfic, often to play as "the bottom half" of a same-sex pairing.

* ChallengeSeeker: Character constantly looking for new ways to hone their skills.

* CollectorOfTheStrange: Character who collects something strange, gross, or disturbing.

* DaytimeDramaQueen: A {{Woobie}} character who watches soap operas.

* EverybodySmokes: More people are smokers than not.

* {{Gasshole}}: Character has a tendency to burp and/or fart a lot.

* KnuckleCracking: A character shows how tough they are by cracking their knuckles.

* RhymesOnADime: A character who always speaks in rhymes.

* SmokingIsCool: A badass character who smokes.

* WeaponsOfTheirTrade: A character's choice of ImprovisedWeapon is a reflection on their job.

* KitschCollection: A large collection of objects well maintained by the collector.

* KnuckleCracking: A character shows how tough they are by cracking their knuckles.

* BeetleManiac: Character who has a fascination with bugs, mainly beetles.