#also i have recently gained a new appreciation for luthien

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tagged by: @irreverentecthelion​ I know the original post was only a list of favorite male characters, but I wanted to make a list of my favorite lady characters as well! I’ve also decided to make these my favorite NON-TOLKIEN characters (just as a challenge). The order is just the order I thought of the characters in - it doesn’t really mean anything.  This is long, because I wrote a short blurb about each character.

Top 10 Favorite Male Characters

Garrus Vakarian - Mass Effect Garrus is one of my favorite characters from this series - he’s always by Shepard’s side, no matter what. He knows when to crack a joke and when to stay solemn and serious. He’s also a total badass, capable of completely insane feats in combat. He also really grows as a character throughout the games.  Han Solo - Star Wars A classic. He’s a great sarcastic sidekick. Though he doesn’t always do the right thing right away, he gets around to it when the going gets tough. Sam Vimes - Discworld One of the things I love about (Sir) Terry Pratchett’s writing is his characters. Sam Vimes is no exception. He has this coffee-drinking, hard-working cop vibe, but underneath this gruff exterior is an incredibly courageous man who loves his city. He also makes sure he has time to go home and read to his son (Where’s My Cow?!).  Dorian Pavus - Dragon Age I love Dorian for similar reasons to why I love Han Solo - the witty sidekick is just my favorite trope, ok. He also has an excellent mustache. He’s a show-off who’s always making jokes. And he’s a wizard. What’s not to love? Dorian also shows us that not all people from Tevinter are horrible and evil. He’s a good dude and he wants to do what’s right.  Jarlaxle Baenre - Forgotten Realms novels This guy. He’s just. !!! A mysterious mercenary with a great fashion sense. HE CAN “TURN OFF” THE NOISES HIS (fabulous) BRACELETS MAKE YOU GUYS THIS IS IMPORTANT. As much as I love Drizzt, Jarlaxle is definitely my favorite R.A. Salvatore character.  Miguel & Tulio (”Mighty and Powerful Gods”) - Road to El Dorado This was one of my favorite movies as a kid, and Miguel and Tulio are pretty much my favorite kind of characters - basically just D&D bards on a crazy adventure. They get themselves into a TON of trouble, but they find their heroic sides at the end of it all. Crowley & Aziraphale - Good Omens Another mighty bromance, and more of Terry Pratchett’s wonderful influence. I love how these characters are the polar opposites of one another, and not just because they are an angel and a demon. Their personalities and tastes are completely different, and yet they manage to team up (and even be friends) in spite of all this.  Harry Dresden - The Dresden Files A main character who I don’t get tired of (or who I don’t just hate in favor of their sidekick). Yes, he’s an exceptionally powerful wizard, but he’s also just a guy who wants to protect his friends and his city. He tries hard to adhere to his own moral code, but he is by no means perfect. Definitely one of my favorite protagonists. Top 10 Favorite Female Characters

Cassandra Pentaghast - Dragon Age Ok, so, I love Lady Knight characters (see Brienne, below). This probably doesn’t come as a surprise. Though Cassandra is kind of annoying in the DA2 cutscenes, she becomes a remarkably complex character in DA:I. Though initially stubborn and quite harsh, she becomes one of the Inquisitor’s most trusted and loyal companions (most of the time). She is not only a great warrior - she’s a woman of principle. Despite her strength, though, even she sometimes feels lost. She questions the validity and morality of her actions. Rey - Star Wars She’s a powerhouse of Force ability, and she’s fiercely independent. She doesn’t need a romantic interest to be a complete character.  I am so excited to see where Rey goes as a character in the next movie.  Leia Organa - Star Wars Best. Princess General. Ever. <3 Eleven - Stranger Things Eleven is such a great character. As is pretty evident here, I love to watch how characters grow and change over time. As she develops her psychic abilities, Eleven learns what it’s like to have friends that care about her. She will do whatever it takes to protect them. Brienne of Tarth - Game of Thrones I love Brienne because while she is a female warrior, she isn’t just a fashion model wearing some armor. She’s larger in stature than most women and is really self-conscious about her appearance. She is fighting to find her place in a world in which men (and very traditionally beautiful women) hold the power. She’s also honest, loyal, and motivated to do what is right. Daenerys Targaryen - Game of Thrones Another powerful female character who, even though she has dragons and armies, is still coming to terms with who she is. She goes from a naive, frightened girl to a queen who metes out brutal justice and leads an invasion to claim her throne. Yup, she’s ruthless. But it works for her. She’s the Mother of Dragons.  Moana - Moana Another character who shows that a girl doesn’t need a romantic interest to be a complete and wonderful character. There is NO ROMANCE PLOT in this movie and I LOVE IT. Moana doesn’t have to marry anyone to become Chief. She’s the Chief’s daughter, so she’s next in line, and nobody questions it. She, too, goes on a journey to become the ruler she needs to be - compassionate but also strong enough to defend her people.  Karrin Murphy - The Dresden Files I love Murph. Yet another lady warrior, I know. :P But she’s great. She’s always there for Harry when he needs her. Like him, she cares deeply for her friends and her city.  Charity Carpenter - The Dresden Files I love Charity because she will do anything to protect her children. She’s basically Super Mom. Also, she makes armor.  Liara T’soni - Mass Effect How to go from sweet, innocent scientist to badass information-broker in 10 easy steps. Like Garrus, she’s there with Shepard through all the ups and downs of their adventure. She’s intelligent, motivated, and loyal.  tagging: anyone who wants to!  (You don’t have to stick to male and female characters - this is just the way I chose to do the lists. Basically I just think it would be cool to know about characters you guys like.)