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* '''Played For Comedy''':
** Bob finds out Emperor Evulz plans to melt down the gold taken from the town and use it to make magic armor. Bob sets out on a quest [[TheDeterminator and refuses to stop until he finally destroys Emperor Evulz]]. The troperville townsfolk try to thank him for his courage and the return of their gold, but Bob walks right past all of them with all of the gold Emperor Evulz stole. It's this point when the townsfolk realize they're not getting their gold back, but decide to cut their losses and just be happy Emperor Evulz is defeated.
** Bob finds out Emperor Evulz plans to melt down the gold taken from the town and use it to make magic armor. Bob sets out on a quest [[TheDeterminator and refuses to stop until he finally destroys Emperor Evulz]]. The troperville townsfolk try to thank him for his courage and the return of their gold, but Bob walks right past all of them with all of the gold Emperor Evulz stole. It's this point when the townsfolk realize they're not getting their gold back, but decide to cut their losses and just be happy Emperor Evulz is defeated.
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** ''All'' of the heroes are only motivated by monetary gain and would [[KickTheDog leave someone to die]] [[DisproportionateRetribution just because they didn’t pay them]].
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** Because of the selfish motivation behind his actions, Bob goes down in history as a self-centered AntiHero. (Bonus points if he becomes HatedByAll)
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** Because of the selfish motivation behind his actions, Bob goes down in history as a self-centered AntiHero. (Bonus points if he becomes HatedByAll)
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** Bob used to be a [[PhantomThief thief]] and the fact that he only did a HeelFaceTurn is because that he was bribed with money aka the main reason behind his thievery. Because of this, [[ReformedButRejected everyone harshly rejects him because they think that]] [[JerkWithAHeartOfJerk Bob hasn’t changed at all and is still the same greedy bastard he was back then]].
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* '''Exaggerated''': Bob defeats Emperor Evulz to earn the trust of the people of Troperville, because he wants to [[WhatTheHellHero steal money and possessions from them]] without anyone suspecting a thing.
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* '''Exaggerated''': '''Exaggerated''':
** Bob defeats Emperor Evulz to earn the trust of the people of Troperville, because he wants to [[WhatTheHellHero steal money and possessions from them]] without anyone suspecting athing.thing.
** ''All'' of the heroes are only motivated by monetary gain and would [[KickTheDog leave someone to die]] [[DisproportionateRetribution just because they didn’t pay them]].
** Bob defeats Emperor Evulz to earn the trust of the people of Troperville, because he wants to [[WhatTheHellHero steal money and possessions from them]] without anyone suspecting a
** ''All'' of the heroes are only motivated by monetary gain and would [[KickTheDog leave someone to die]] [[DisproportionateRetribution just because they didn’t pay them]].
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** Bob used to be a [[PhantomThief thief]] and the fact that he only did a HeelFaceTurn is because that he was bribed with money aka the main reason behind his thievery. Because of this, [[ReformedButRejected everyone harshly rejects him because they think that]] [[JerkWithAHeartOfJerk Bob hasn’t changed at all and is still the same greedy bastard he was back then]].
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* '''Untwisted''': Bob acts like a [[BigDamnHeroes big-shot hero]], as if he has something to hide. When [[TheLancer his sidekick]] Alice asks why he became a hero, he says, "Oh, there's a very [[BlatantLies heroic]] reason: they're paying me!"
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* '''Untwisted''': Bob acts like a [[BigDamnHeroes big-shot hero]], hero, as if he has something to hide. When [[TheLancer his sidekick]] Alice asks why he became a hero, he says, "Oh, there's a very [[BlatantLies heroic]] reason: they're paying me!"
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* '''Deconstructed''': Because of the selfish motivation behind his actions, Bob goes down in history as a self-centered AntiHero. (Bonus points if he becomes {{hated by all}} )
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* '''Deconstructed''': Because '''Deconstructed''':
**Because of the selfish motivation behind his actions, Bob goes down in history as a self-centered AntiHero. (Bonus points if he becomes{{hated HatedByAll)
**Bob becomes so consumed byall}} )greed as a hero that he decides to [[ThenletMebeevil stop becoming a hero]] in exchange for [[FaceHeelTurn becoming a villain]] in the process.
**Because of the selfish motivation behind his actions, Bob goes down in history as a self-centered AntiHero. (Bonus points if he becomes
**Bob becomes so consumed by
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** Bob won't work ''for'' Emperor Evulz even when Evulz offers him money, but he does insist on getting a promise of pay before defeating him.
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** [[MisanthropeSupreme Charlie]] uses Bob on why he thinks [[HumansAreBastards humans will only do good things if you bribe them with something.]]
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* '''Deconstructed''': Because of the selfish motivation behind his actions, Bob goes down in history as a self-centered AntiHero. (Bonus points if he becomes HatedByAll [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome for his this]] )
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* '''Deconstructed''': Because of the selfish motivation behind his actions, Bob goes down in history as a self-centered AntiHero. (Bonus points if he becomes HatedByAll [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome for his this]] {{hated by all}} )
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* '''Deconstructed''': Because of the selfish motivation behind his actions, Bob goes down in history as a self-centered AntiHero.
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* '''Deconstructed''': Because of the selfish motivation behind his actions, Bob goes down in history as a self-centered AntiHero. (Bonus points if he becomes HatedByAll [[SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome for his this]] )
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* '''Downplayed''': Heroism is a small part of Bob's motivation, but he's mostly in it for the money.
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* '''Downplayed''': '''Downplayed''':
** Heroism is a small part of Bob's motivation, but he's mostly in it for themoney.money.
** Evulz stole the money in Bob's account, he just wants it back.
** Heroism is a small part of Bob's motivation, but he's mostly in it for the
** Evulz stole the money in Bob's account, he just wants it back.
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** Bob is a restaurant owner who kicks Alice out for putting ketchup on one of his special burgers. Alice retorts, "You got my money! Isn't that enough?"
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** Bob claims to be in it only for money to prevent retaliation against Troperville - if he is seen as a greedy asshole then they won't think of using it as leverage against him.
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** Bob has rent that's soon-to-be due, student debt, or some other thing that needs to be paid off. May go hand in hand with the second Justified example.
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** Money is important to Bob, but only as a means to some more noble end, like [[HealthcareMotivation paying for medicine for his terminally ill younger sister.]] He couldn't care less about enriching himself.
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* '''Straight''': Bob defeats [[BigBad Emperor Evulz]] just so the people of Troperville will [[OnlyInItForTheMoney pay him]] as promised.
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* '''Straight''': Bob defeats [[BigBad Emperor Evulz]] just so the people of Troperville will [[OnlyInItForTheMoney pay him]] him as promised.
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** Emperor Evulz is OnlyInItForTheMoney.only threatening Troperville so they'll pay a ransom.
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* '''Subverted''': Bob [[BlatantLies lied]] about his motivation; he wants to save the people of Troperville from Emperor Evulz.
* '''Double Subverted''': ...Because several of them have offered him money.
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* '''Double Subverted''': ...Because several of them have offered him money.
* '''Parodied''': ???
* '''Zig Zagged''': ???
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* '''Subverted''': '''Subverted''':
** Bob[[BlatantLies lied]] lied about his motivation; he wants to save the people of Troperville from Emperor Evulz.
** Bob is only in it for the money, at first, but then he gains a soft side for the people he's saving.
* '''Double Subverted''': ...Because because several of them have offered him money.
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Bob destroys the entirety of capitalism, somehow, [[TheManIsStickingItToTheMan and demands to be paid for it]].
* '''Zig Zagged''':???Bob just wants money, but he suffers from some {{Forgotten Aesop}}s about greed along the way.
** Bob
** Bob is only in it for the money, at first, but then he gains a soft side for the people he's saving.
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* '''Exploited''': After Bob defeats Emperor Evulz and claims the cash, people start bribing him for other deeds.
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* '''Exploited''': '''Exploited''':
** After Bob defeats Emperor Evulz and claims the cash, people start bribing him for otherdeeds.deeds.
** [[HeelFaceRevolvingDoor Bob]] aligns with whichever side can reward him best.
** After Bob defeats Emperor Evulz and claims the cash, people start bribing him for other
** [[HeelFaceRevolvingDoor Bob]] aligns with whichever side can reward him best.
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** Bob is a character in a video game with FactionSpecificEndings. Because you're the one signing his paycheck, he will follow you no matter who you support.
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** Not only is Bob in it purely [[ChronicHeroSyndrome for the sake of heroism]], but he [[KeepTheReward declines any cash or other reward that he is offered.]]
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** Not only is Bob in it purely [[ChronicHeroSyndrome for the sake of heroism]], but he [[KeepTheReward [[ScrewTheMoneyIHaveRules declines any cash or other reward that he is offered.]]offered]], [[KeepTheReward even for doing the right thing]].
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** Not only is Bob in it purely [[ChronicHeroSyndrome for the sake of heroism]], but he [[ScrewTheMoneyIHaveRules declines any cash or other reward that he is offered.]]
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** Not only is Bob in it purely [[ChronicHeroSyndrome for the sake of heroism]], but he [[ScrewTheMoneyIHaveRules [[KeepTheReward declines any cash or other reward that he is offered.]]
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** Not only is Bob in it purely for the sake of heroism, but he declines any cash or other reward that he is offered.
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** Not only is Bob in it purely [[ChronicHeroSyndrome for the sake of heroism, heroism]], but he [[ScrewTheMoneyIHaveRules declines any cash or other reward that he is offered.]]
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'''Basic Trope''': A "hero" who does good deeds just to get a monetary gain.
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'''Basic Trope''': A "hero" who does good deeds just to get a is entirely motivated by monetary gain.
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'''Basic Trope''': TheHero is only in it for money.
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'''Basic Trope''': TheHero is only in it for money.A "hero" who does good deeds just to get a monetary gain.
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* '''Plotted A Good Waste''': Not applicable. (This trope is almost always intentional.)
* '''Played For Laughs''': Bob wants Emperor Evulz dead [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking because he sings the most annoying songs, and his evil deeds seem insignificant]] in comparison (at least to Bob).
* '''Played For Drama''': Bob will also do evil deeds for money; he only [[BlackAndWhiteMorality chose the good side]] because Troperville bribed him and Emperor Evulz did not.
* '''Played For Laughs''': Bob wants Emperor Evulz dead [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking because he sings the most annoying songs, and his evil deeds seem insignificant]] in comparison (at least to Bob).
* '''Played For Drama''': Bob will also do evil deeds for money; he only [[BlackAndWhiteMorality chose the good side]] because Troperville bribed him and Emperor Evulz did not.
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* '''Played For Laughs''': Bob wants Emperor Evulz dead [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking because he sings the most annoying songs, and his evil deeds seem insignificant]] in comparison (at least to Bob).
* '''Played For Drama''': Bob will also do evil deeds for money; he only [[BlackAndWhiteMorality chose the good side]] because Troperville bribed him and Emperor Evulz did not.
* '''Played For Drama''': Bob will also do evil deeds for money; he only [[BlackAndWhiteMorality chose the good side]] because Troperville bribed him and Emperor Evulz did not.
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'''Basic Trope''': TheHero is only in it for money.
* '''Straight''': Bob defeats [[BigBad Emperor Evulz]] just so the people of Troperville will [[OnlyInItForTheMoney pay him]] as promised.
* '''Exaggerated''': Bob defeats Emperor Evulz to earn the trust of the people of Troperville, because he wants to [[WhatTheHellHero steal money and possessions from them]] without anyone suspecting a thing.
* '''Downplayed''': Heroism is a small part of Bob's motivation, but he's mostly in it for the money.
* '''Justified''':
** Bob had no intention of becoming a hero; he was just passing through Troperville, and the townsfolk promised him a reward for defeating Emperor Evulz.
** Bob is poor and will do anything for money.
* '''Inverted''':
** Emperor Evulz is a WellIntentionedExtremist.
** Emperor Evulz is OnlyInItForTheMoney.
** Not only is Bob in it purely for the sake of heroism, but he declines any cash or other reward that he is offered.
* '''Subverted''': Bob [[BlatantLies lied]] about his motivation; he wants to save the people of Troperville from Emperor Evulz.
* '''Double Subverted''': ...Because several of them have offered him money.
* '''Parodied''': ???
* '''Zig Zagged''': ???
* '''Averted''':
** Bob's reasons for heroism are purely heroic.
** Bob is being bribed with something other than money, perhaps {{food|AsBribe}}.
* '''Enforced''': "We want to show our hero as an average joe who just happens to be helpful. Let's make it so he's only in it for personal reasons, possibly for money."
* '''Lampshaded''': "Bob doesn't care about saving us. He just wants our money."
* '''Invoked''': The townsfolk offer Bob money for defeating Emperor Evulz.
* '''Exploited''': After Bob defeats Emperor Evulz and claims the cash, people start bribing him for other deeds.
* '''Defied''': The townsfolk do not offer a reward because they don't want a greedy or selfish hero.
* '''Discussed''': "No, I'm not just in this for the money! I want to save you all from the Emperor's clutches."
* '''Conversed''': "Bob's no hero. He's in it for selfish reasons. See? They're paying him."
* '''Implied''': Bob never mentions his motivation, but his expression brightens when the townsfolk give him a huge sack of money.
* '''Plotted A Good Waste''': Not applicable. (This trope is almost always intentional.)
* '''Played For Laughs''': Bob wants Emperor Evulz dead [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking because he sings the most annoying songs, and his evil deeds seem insignificant]] in comparison (at least to Bob).
* '''Played For Drama''': Bob will also do evil deeds for money; he only [[BlackAndWhiteMorality chose the good side]] because Troperville bribed him and Emperor Evulz did not.
* '''Deconstructed''': Because of the selfish motivation behind his actions, Bob goes down in history as a self-centered AntiHero.
* '''Reconstructed''':
** Bob doesn't care what people think of him, as he is neither good nor evil.
** The people of Troperville don't care about their hero's motivation; they're just thankful that someone saved them from Emperor Evulz.
* '''Untwisted''': Bob acts like a [[BigDamnHeroes big-shot hero]], as if he has something to hide. When [[TheLancer his sidekick]] Alice asks why he became a hero, he says, "Oh, there's a very [[BlatantLies heroic]] reason: they're paying me!"
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Why did I become a hero if I'm NotInThisForYourRevolution? I'm OnlyInItForTheMoney, of course!
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* '''Straight''': Bob defeats [[BigBad Emperor Evulz]] just so the people of Troperville will [[OnlyInItForTheMoney pay him]] as promised.
* '''Exaggerated''': Bob defeats Emperor Evulz to earn the trust of the people of Troperville, because he wants to [[WhatTheHellHero steal money and possessions from them]] without anyone suspecting a thing.
* '''Downplayed''': Heroism is a small part of Bob's motivation, but he's mostly in it for the money.
* '''Justified''':
** Bob had no intention of becoming a hero; he was just passing through Troperville, and the townsfolk promised him a reward for defeating Emperor Evulz.
** Bob is poor and will do anything for money.
* '''Inverted''':
** Emperor Evulz is a WellIntentionedExtremist.
** Emperor Evulz is OnlyInItForTheMoney.
** Not only is Bob in it purely for the sake of heroism, but he declines any cash or other reward that he is offered.
* '''Subverted''': Bob [[BlatantLies lied]] about his motivation; he wants to save the people of Troperville from Emperor Evulz.
* '''Double Subverted''': ...Because several of them have offered him money.
* '''Parodied''': ???
* '''Zig Zagged''': ???
* '''Averted''':
** Bob's reasons for heroism are purely heroic.
** Bob is being bribed with something other than money, perhaps {{food|AsBribe}}.
* '''Enforced''': "We want to show our hero as an average joe who just happens to be helpful. Let's make it so he's only in it for personal reasons, possibly for money."
* '''Lampshaded''': "Bob doesn't care about saving us. He just wants our money."
* '''Invoked''': The townsfolk offer Bob money for defeating Emperor Evulz.
* '''Exploited''': After Bob defeats Emperor Evulz and claims the cash, people start bribing him for other deeds.
* '''Defied''': The townsfolk do not offer a reward because they don't want a greedy or selfish hero.
* '''Discussed''': "No, I'm not just in this for the money! I want to save you all from the Emperor's clutches."
* '''Conversed''': "Bob's no hero. He's in it for selfish reasons. See? They're paying him."
* '''Implied''': Bob never mentions his motivation, but his expression brightens when the townsfolk give him a huge sack of money.
* '''Plotted A Good Waste''': Not applicable. (This trope is almost always intentional.)
* '''Played For Laughs''': Bob wants Emperor Evulz dead [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking because he sings the most annoying songs, and his evil deeds seem insignificant]] in comparison (at least to Bob).
* '''Played For Drama''': Bob will also do evil deeds for money; he only [[BlackAndWhiteMorality chose the good side]] because Troperville bribed him and Emperor Evulz did not.
* '''Deconstructed''': Because of the selfish motivation behind his actions, Bob goes down in history as a self-centered AntiHero.
* '''Reconstructed''':
** Bob doesn't care what people think of him, as he is neither good nor evil.
** The people of Troperville don't care about their hero's motivation; they're just thankful that someone saved them from Emperor Evulz.
* '''Untwisted''': Bob acts like a [[BigDamnHeroes big-shot hero]], as if he has something to hide. When [[TheLancer his sidekick]] Alice asks why he became a hero, he says, "Oh, there's a very [[BlatantLies heroic]] reason: they're paying me!"
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Why did I become a hero if I'm NotInThisForYourRevolution? I'm OnlyInItForTheMoney, of course!
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