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 for clients, such as for video games, novels, or marketing campaigns. Alternatively, it could be a fictional character within a story whose profession or role involves the buying and selling of other characters, perhaps as commodities or even as sentient beings in a fantasy setting. The motivations of such characters can range from profit to a more complex artistic or philosophical drive. The term highlights the intersection of creativity and commerce within fictional worlds and can be used to critique or comment on the real-world practices surrounding character creation and ownership.