The party member who is only around because of loyalty to the player and hates just about everyone else in the group

A dark and evil mage set out to somehow distract the main heroes long enough for another villain to do their work.

The guy that was taken as a prisoner and forced to fight for the group with magic

A random NPC that is all.

The bad guy =3

Some you would talk to for key item in a quest they would tell you where to get them.

The misunderstood practitioner of dark arts who is actually an ally.

The hero a little bit further into the game after they've managed to get some kick ass abilities and a whole new outfit!

The Arrogant Hero before he has his epiphany

The rival of the arrogant hero

The random plot device to move the story along. :p

The wise uncle of the main character who tells you how to play the game and reminds you of what you're supposed to be doing.

The cleric

Canopus! Err, I mean..the wonderful winged character who makes a great archer because he has the terrain advantage.

The weird magician who's living deep into the forest.
People usually don't go near her because she's like...
Pretty strange, but actually... She's just misunderstood. :C

The sidekick who wants to steal the spotlight XP