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* PetTheDog: A villain or a jerk does something nice to prove they're not a completely awful person.

* PetTheDog: A nasty crank is not that bad of a person after all by doing something nice.

* GoodIsNotSoft: Kindhearted and altruistic, but only focuses their righteous anger against villainy.

Contrast QuirkyGood, HiddenEvil.

* ''{{Tsundere}}'':
** Type A: An angry person who is waiting for a special someone to trigger their nice side.
** Type B (in many cases): A nice person normally, but gets hot-tempered when dealing with a certain someone.

* HeroWithAnFInGood: Trust us, we mean it when we say that this person really tries hard to be good. They just fails a lot.

* JerkassFacade: A character acts like a heartless bastard when they really aren't.

* VitriolicBestBuds:
** Variant 1: Belittles and antagonizes their friend, but cares for them.
** Variant 2: Both friends belittle and antagonize each other but care for one another.

* BunnyEarsLawyer: A quirky employee who nevertheless has his heart in the right place.

* CreepyGood: His looks might creep people out, but his heart isn't as creepy.

* DestructiveSaviour: The guy might be wrecking public property wherever he goes, but he only does so to fight the bad guys.

* GrudgingThankYou: He may be grudging about it, but he is nonetheless grateful for your help.

* HeroWithAnFInGood: Trust us, we mean it when we say that this guy really tries hard to be good. He just fails a lot.

* JerkassFacade: A character tries to act like a heartless bastard when it's obvious s/he isn't.

* ProHumanTranshuman: This augmented person will surely look down on normal people, right? Wait--did he just ''save'' that BusFullOfInnocents?

* SheepInSheepsClothing: She is genuinely nice and lovable as she appears, despite being suspected otherwise.
* SheepInWolfsClothing: This guy-turned-monster still has his human mind, enough for them to help his fellow man.
* ShrinkingViolet: She wasn't ignoring you; she's just shy.

* TokenHeroicOrc: He may come from an AlwaysChaoticEvil background, but he doesn't let it influence his choice to be good.

* AffablyEvil: A bad guy who happens to be a really nice person once you get to know them. Make no mistake, though - they'll still do evil deeds.

* AntiAntiChrist: A character who is destined to end the world but does not want to.
* AntiHero: Not a [[IdealHero clear cut hero]], but always proves to be morally better than the villains.

* BadPowersGoodPeople: Their powers may be either freaky, painful, or too destructive, but they're using them for good deeds.

* BunnyEarsLawyer: A quirky employee who nevertheless has his heart on the right place.

* DestructiveSaviour: The guy might be wrecking public property wherever he goes, but he only does so to fight bad guys.

* GentleGiant: Everything's big about them -- especially their heart.

* HeroWithAnFInGood: Trust us, we mean it when we say that this guy really tries hard to be good, even though he fails a lot.
* HeroWithBadPublicity: The reputedly scary guy may not be so bad in person.

* InnocentBigot: Prejudiced, but only because they genuinely doesn't know any better.
* InnocentlyInsensitive: Good person doesn't realize that they're a jerk.

* KnightInSourArmor: A cynical character who stands up for the Good and Right even though not entirely convinced those things exist.

* LovableAlphaBitch: You know that one mean, popular, rich girl in every high school? She's not as nasty as she pretends to be.

* LovableRogue: Thieves and similar professions who are good-hearted and have limits.

* ProHumanTranshuman: This augmented person will surely look down on normal people, right? What, did he just save a BusFullOfInnocents?

* SheepInWolfsClothing: This guy-turned-monster still has his human mind, enough for them to help his fellow humans.
* ShrinkingViolet: She wasn't ignoring you, she's just shy.

* {{Tsundere}}:

* WellIntentionedExtremist: Otherwise good guys who resort to extreme methods to achieve their good goals.
* TheWonka: An eccentric authority figure; good at heart but hard to read because of their odd behavior.

* BunnyEarsLawyer: A quirky employee who's nevertheless has his heart on the right place.

* KindheartedSimpleton: A character who may not be the sharpest knife in the drawer, but their kindness outweighs it.

* AffablyEvil: A bad guy who happens to be a really nice person once you get to know them.

* AntiHero: Not a [[IdealHero clear cut hero]], but is always proves to be morally better than the villains.

* AffablyEvil: A bad guy who happens to be a really nice person once you get to know them

* CompassionateCritic: They criticizes other characters, but it's because they wants to bring out their best effort.

* DarkIsNotEvil: Has a menacing appearance but is actually much more pleasant.

* InnocentBigot: Prejudiced, but only because he genuinely doesn't know any better.

* ReformedButNotTamed: Now genuinely on the side of good but retaining characteristics or methods that they used when they were evil.

* SternTeacher: Strict and no-nonsense, but cares more deeply than his/her students could expect.

** Type A: An angry person who is waiting for a special someone to trigger his or her nice side.

* AffablyEvil: A bad guy who happens to be a really nice person once you get to know him/her.
* AloofAlly: S/he may be aloof around their teammates, but is very reliable at the end of the day.

* TheAtoner: A formerly-evil character trying to make up for his wrongdoings.

* ChivalrousPervert: He shamelessly flirt with the ladies, but he'd be the [[KnightInShiningArmor first to defend their honor]].
* CompassionateCritic: She criticizes other characters, but it's because she wants to bring out their best effort.

* TheFriendNobodyLikes: They don't like him/her for certain reasons, but they would never exclude them from their friendship.
* GentleGiant: Everything's big about her -- especially her heart.

* InnocentlyInsensitive: Good person doesn't realize that she's a jerk.

* LovingBully: She bullies someone because she secretly likes them.

* NobleDemon: Kindly AntiVillain who cultivates a fearsome reputation.

* TheQuietOne: Just because he doesn't say much doesn't mean he doesn't have anything nice to say.
* ReformedButNotTamed: Now genuinely on the side of good but retaining characteristics or methods that he used when he was evil.

* SarcasticDevotee: He may mock and show disdain towards his teammates, but he is loyal to a fault.

* TokenGoodTeammate: S/he may be working for the bad guys, but s/he's actually a good person compared to his/her peers.

** Variant 2: Two friends belittle and antagonize each other but cares for one another.
* TheWonka: An eccentric authority figure; good at heart but hard to read because of his odd behavior.

* FoolForLove: Badass who is a sucker for love.

* FoolForLove: {{Badass}} who is a sucker for love.

* HiddenHeartOfGold: To keep their {{Badass}} reputation, they don't want others to know of their good (but less badass) deeds.

* BruiserWithASoftCenter: Even tough {{badass}} characters have a gentle side.

Sometimes, this is because [[RousseauWasRight there is some goodness in everyone]]. At other times, they were only hiding that they were GoodAllAlong.

* TheAtoner: A character who makes up for his wrongdoings.
* BruiserWithASoftCenter: Even tough {{badass}} characters have their moments of showing a softer side.

* ChivalrousPervert: He shamelessly ogles the ladies, but he'd be the [[KnightInShiningArmor first to defend their honor]].
* CompassionateCritic: S/he criticizes other characters not out of malice, but to make them better.

* DarkIsNotEvil: Has an evil, scary look, but appears to be pleasant.

* FaceOfAThug: Good guys looking physically like criminals.

* ForgivenButNotForgotten: Despite being grudging about it, s/he will give others the benefit of the doubt.

* GentleGiant: S/he might be a towering giant, but his/her warm heart is about as big as him/herself.

* HiddenHeartOfGold: To keep their {{Badass}} reputation, they don't want others to know of their good but less badass deeds.
* HitmanWithAHeart: They may be a career killer, but they will never hurt an innocent.
* HookerWithAHeartOfGold: Underneath the sex kitten exterior there's a sweet, innocent flower that needs nurturing.
* InnocentBigot: Prejudiced, but only because they genuinely don't know any better.
* InnocentlyInsensitive: Good person, but doesn't realize that s/he's a jerk.

* LovingBully: S/he bullies someone because s/he secretly likes them.

* ReformedButNotTamed: Still acts like a villain or a jerk, but is genuinely on the side of good nonetheless.
* TheSacredDarkness: Darkness, here, isn't even supposed to be evil.
* SarcasticDevotee: He may mock and show disdain towards his teammates, but he is loyal to a fault nonetheless.
* SergeantRock: Harsh on his subordinates and may not be well-liked personally, but all of his men respects him.

* TheWonka: An eccentric authority figure; good at heart, but friendship won't come until you come to understand his unique way of thinking.

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* AloofAlly: S/he may not enjoy being a team player, but is very reliable at the end of the day.

** TheSacredDarkness: Darkness, here, isn't even supposed to be evil.

* GoodIsNotNice: Rude in person, but always helpful to the heroes.

* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Cranky or rough exterior hides a [[AntiHero kind, helpful]] side.

** NobleBigotWithABadge: This goes double when you're in a position of law enforcement.

* ReformedButNotTamed: Still acts like a villain or a jerk, but is on the side of good nonetheless.

* ToughLove: S/he may be harsh on you, but that is all so you can become a better person.
** SergeantRock: Harsh on his subordinates and may not be well-liked personally, but all of his men respects him.
** SternTeacher: Strict and no-nonsense, but cares more deeply than his/her students could expect.
* {{Tsundere}}

* JerkassWoobie: A jerkish character who also manages to be sympathetic.