You may have seen my posts 'Good Traits Gone Bad'. This works well for writers who want to send good characters to the dark side or create twist villains.
To counter the previous post, I wanted to write some bad traits turned good. This can work for redemption arcs, or just for writing morally grey characters.
Cowardice
A coward character’s extreme caution might come in handy. Their prudence might save the protagonist from making a huge mistake.
Stubbornness
A character might seem annoyingly stubborn at first, but their steadfastness may make them unwaveringly loyal.
Envy
An envious character might learn to use other people's achievements as fuel for their own ambitions, leading to them achieving a lot.
Indecisiveness
An indecisive character might be open-minded, always considering multiple perspectives.
Dishonesty
Nobody likes liars, but their duplicity might come in handy when the characters need someone manipulative or diplomatic to charm the enemy.
Impulsivity
Maybe this character usually takes rash decisions without thinking it through, annoying their friends. But being quick-to-action can come in handy in an emergency.
Cynicism
They’re usually criticised for being a cynic, but they’re cautious and hard to fool.
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