charactersmerchant
Charactersmerchant is a term that refers to individuals or entities who trade in fictional characters. This can encompass a variety of activities, including the creation, sale, licensing, or even the fictional portrayal of characters within a narrative. The concept is often explored in meta-fictional works or stories that examine the commercialization and ownership of creative intellectual property.
In some contexts, a "charactersmerchant" might be a writer or artist who specializes in generating unique characters