: Re: Should I delete a character? I have two characters in mind, both share many traits. One of them is a side character (E) and one is a supporting (Z), but I'm wondering if I should mesh them

@Kevin153

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In general, if you can combine characters, you should --in my opinion. A story with a smaller cast is not only easier for the reader to keep up with, it also allows for more interconnections, deepens the relationships, adds context, and reduces the need for a lot of extra introductory material.
For instance, if Greg accidentally overturns a bowl of cheese dip into Sally's lap, that's an interesting incident. But if Greg is also the same guy that Sally went on a disastrous blind date with four years ago, that's a story. You could easily write them as two separate characters, but when you combine them, it becomes twice as interesting. Plus, the reader already knows who Greg is, so you don't have to spend a lot of time describing him and giving his backstory.

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