Character & Relationship Design

Protagonist vs Antagonist Matrix

Place hero and villain side by side, define their dynamic, and outline first meeting, midpoint clash, and climax.

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How to use this template

Click Open Template to load pre-filled cards into a new private local project. Drag cards, edit fields, upload images, and export anytime. Your writing stays in your browser — nothing is uploaded to our servers.

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