NOTE: all quotes are from "The Complete Writer's Guide to Heroes and Heroines." I'm leaving a lot out - most of which applies, some of which doesn't. If you want the latter, well, buy the book. It's interesting. ;-) -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Blake is "The Chief."

"The CHIEF is a leader. People instinctively look to this man for their answers. He is a man who seizes control whenever possible. Active, dynamic and strong-willed, he urgently needs to fix problems and produce results. He rarely takes time to build consensus or garner support - not unless he is forced to in order to achieve his goals. He expects people to line up and follow his directives unquestioningly."

"His powerful personality often forces others to align themselves with his plan, and he usually wins the day even if all the details have not been pinned down and discussed."

Under virtues they list:

"Goal oriented - give the CHIEF something to aim for and he keeps going until he reaches the target."

"Decisive - Bring a dilemma to the CHIEF and within minutes he has come to a conclusion about the best way to handle it."

"Responsible -- When he accepts a task, he follows through until it is complete. He never doubts that he can accomplish the job."

Under flaws:

"Stubborn - The CHIEF sometimes becomes so focused on the mission before him that he loses track of when a cause is lost. Obstinate to a fault, even when someone points out that the battle is over, he continues to fight."

"Dominating - Being right can be a burden, especially when no one listens. Irritated when decisions are not made right away, the CHIEF responds by trying to yank everyone into his corner. He sometimes bullies people into following him. After all, he is the one going in the right direction."

I forgot to mention before, each Type is divided into two 'styles', slightly different ways it could be expressed. Blake falls into the "Conqueror" style:

"He will go outside the parameter of the [establishment's] acceptable if that is what is required in order to achieve his aim. If challenged, he is amused rather than chagrined.....Once he set his course, he is determined to win - at any cost."

Susan Beth (susanbeth33@mindspring.com)