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1	This is about characters who are difficult to approach socially on the outside, but nice on the inside.
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3	Sometimes this is because [[RousseauWasRight there is some goodness in everyone]]. At other times, they were only hiding that they were GoodAllAlong.
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5	Compare APoliteIndex. Contrast QuirkyGood, HiddenEvil. See also SubvertedInnocence, which is basically the inverse example of this index in containing tropes about people who look sweet on the outside, but are truly malicious on the inside.
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9	!!Tropes:
10	[[index]]
11	* 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.
12	* AloofAlly: They may be aloof around their teammates, but is very reliable at the end of the day.
13	* AngerBornOfWorry: Angry with others' foolhardiness, but is very glad they're safe and sound.
14	* AntiAntiChrist: A character who is destined to end the world, but does not want to.
15	* AntiHero: Not a [[IdealHero clear-cut hero]], but always proves to be morally better than the villains.
16	* AntiVillain: A bad guy with noble qualities and traits, and possibly even heroic goals.
17	* AscendedDemon: A demon who turns good and achieves a holy status.
18	* TheAtoner: A formerly-evil character trying to make up for their wrongdoings.
19	* BadPowersGoodPeople: Their powers may be either freaky, painful, or too destructive, but they're using them for good reasons.
20	* BenevolentMonsters: Monsters who are actively nice and helpful.
21	* BruiserWithASoftCenter: Even tough badass characters have a gentle side.
22	* BunnyEarsLawyer: A quirky employee who nevertheless has their heart in the right place.
23	* ChaoticGood: Not the most law-abiding person around, but not a bad person either.
24	* ChivalrousPervert: They shamelessly flirt around, but would be the [[KnightInShiningArmor first to defend their person of interest's honor]].
25	* ChummyMummy: A mummy who's friendly.
26	* CompassionateCritic: They criticizes other characters, but it's because they want to bring out their best effort.
27	* CrazyCatLady: A FriendToAllLivingThings who is BetterWithNonHumanCompany.
28	* CreepyGood: Their looks might creep people out, but their heart isn't as creepy.
29	* CruelToBeKind: They may act cruel to you, but it's for your own good.
30	* DarkIsNotEvil: Has a menacing appearance, but is actually much more pleasant.
31	* DefrostingIceQueen: Given time and affection, her uncaring facade will melt to reveal her softer side.
32	* DestructiveSaviour: The person might be wrecking public property wherever they go, but they only do so to fight the bad guys.
33	* DontYouDarePityMe: Desperately needs your help but won't give up enough pride, independence, or self-control to accept it.
34	* EmotionalBruiser: Tough, maybe brutish character who's surprisingly emotional.
35	* EveryoneHasStandards: When someone has limits to one of their flaws/vices.
36	** EvenEvilHasStandards: They are evil, but there are lines they wouldn't dare to cross.
37	* EvenEvilHasLovedOnes: Evil, but has people they genuinely care about.
38	* FaceOfAThug: Good guy who looks like a hardened criminal.
39	* FoolForLove: Tough, and possibly cynical, but still a sucker for love.
40	* ForgivenButNotForgotten: Won't forget your crimes, but also won't hold them against you.
41	* FriendlyGhost: Ghosts who are nice and jovial instead of actively haunting/tormenting people.
42	* FriendlyNeighborhoodVampire: The kind of vampire who is friendly and only drinks human blood consensually (if they even drink human blood at all).
43	* TheFriendNobodyLikes: They don't like someone for certain reasons, but they would never exclude them from their friendship.
44	* FriendlyRivalry: They have a [[TheRival rivalry]] with another character, but it’s out of respect rather than disdain.
45	* GentleGiant: Everything's big about them--especially their heart.
46	* GoodBadGirl: Notorious sexual reputation; benevolent, zestful interior.
47	* GoodIsNotNice: Rude in person, but still does good things.
48	* GoodIsNotSoft: Kindhearted, altruistic, and heroic; focuses their righteous anger against villainy.
49	* TheGoodKing: Competent, good-hearted kings that are loved by others.
50	* GrudgingThankYou: They may be always grudging about it, but they are nonetheless grateful for your help.
51	* HeroAntagonist: These guys may be antagonizing the actual protagonist, but they have good intentions, maybe even better than the protagonist's.
52	* HeroicNeutral: Would rather mind their own business, but can be a hero if pushed enough.
53	* HeroWithAnFInGood: Trust us, we mean it when we say that this person really tries hard to be good. They just fail a lot.
54	* HeroWithBadPublicity: The reputedly scary guy may not be so bad in person.
55	* HiddenHeartOfGold: To keep their badass reputation, they don't want others to know of their good (but less badass) deeds.
56	* HitmanWithAHeart: A career killer, but not an indiscriminate murderer.
57	* HookerWithAHeartOfGold: A sweet, innocent flower under the sexy persona.
58	* HorrifyingHero: A good guy with (mostly) good goals who horrifies people around them by their nature/look.
59	* InnocentBetaBitch: A BetaBitch who is actually nice.
60	* InnocentBigot: Prejudiced, but only because they genuinely do not know any better.
61	* InnocentlyInsensitive: Good person doesn't realize that they're being a [[{{Jerkass}} jerk]].
62	* IWasJustPassingThrough: A person masks their helping hand and intent with excuses to make it look less obvious.
63	* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Cranky or rough exterior shows a kind, helpful side.
64	* KindheartedSimpleton: A character who lacks a ton of intelligence (or common-sense) while innocent or naive, but their acts of kindness outweigh them.
65	* KnightInSourArmor: A cynical character who stands up for the Good and Right, even though not entirely convinced that such things exist.
66	* LoonWithAHeartOfGold: A character who is kindhearted but [[CloudCuckoolander quirky]] or even insane (often with the implied correlation between the two).
67	* LovableAlphaBitch: You know that one popular, rich, and mean girl in every high school? This one's not as nasty as she pretends to be.
68	* LovableJock: That big sports guy is more warm-hearted than his domineering look would imply.
69	* LovableRogue: Thieves and those of similar professions who are good-hearted and have limits.
70	* LovingBully: They bully someone because they secretly like them.
71	* MeanCharacterNiceActor: The characters they portray as are terrible, but are the opposite of that in reality.
72	* MentorInSourArmor: They're hard on their students, but care deep down.
73	* MisunderstoodLonerWithAHeartOfGold: This character's sinister reputation is entirely undeserved.
74	* MrViceGuy: Has bad habits, but never lets it interfere with their heart of gold.
75	* NeighborhoodFriendlyGangsters: Gangsters and mobsters who act friendly for the people in the place they settle in.
76	* NecessarilyEvil: An otherwise good guy who sees doing a certain evil deed as necessary for their good goal. Alternatively, they may be a bad guy instead, but nevertheless has a good goal, and they feel that their evil deeds are necessary.
77	* NobleBigot: Prejudiced, yet still a good person.
78	* NobleBigotWithABadge: This goes double when you're in a position of law enforcement.
79	* NobleDemon: Kind AntiVillain who cultivates a fearsome reputation.
80	* NonMaliciousMonster: These monsters may be dangerous and destructive, but they don't actually wish any harm; they may simply have no idea that their actions endanger others.
81	* NotAlwaysEvil: That AlwaysChaoticEvil race right there? Not always so.
82	* PetTheDog: A kind act reveals that an outwardly mean character is tender and caring inside.
83	* PragmaticHero: They ''are'' frighteningly prone to extreme methods. Unless you are in the way of the greater good, and if it contributes to it, they will certainly help you.
84	* ProHumanTranshuman: This augmented person will surely look down on normal people, right? Wait--did they just ''save'' that BusFullOfInnocents?
85	* TheProudElite: A proud, handsome, arrogant, sophisticated, cold person who often has HiddenDepths of kindness.
86	* TheQuietOne: Just because they don't say much doesn't mean they don't have anything nice to say.
87	* RagtagBunchOfMisfits: They may look ragged/unpleasant and have quite some flaws, but they will do their job and work for good.
88	* ReformedButNotTamed: Now genuinely on the side of good, but they retain characteristics or methods that they used when they were evil.
89	* ReluctantMonster: Monsters who wish they don't have to be causing destruction, but circumstances forced them to.
90	* RightlySelfRighteous: They may brag and boast a lot about their goodness, but they really are as good as they claim themselves to be.
91	* TheSacredDarkness: Darkness which is explicitly not a metaphor for evil.
92	* SarcasticDevotee: They may mock and show disdain towards their teammates, but they are loyal to a fault.
93	* SergeantRock: Harsh on his subordinates and not particularly likable, but all of his men respect him.
94	* SheepInSheepsClothing: They're genuinely nice and lovable as they appear, despite being suspected otherwise.
95	* SheepInWolfsClothing: This human-turned-monster still have their human mind, enough for them to help their fellow humans.
96	* ShrinkingViolet: They aren't ignoring you; they're just shy.
97	* TheSnarkKnight: A DeadpanSnarker who believes firmly and unironically in a high moral code.
98	* TheSoftHeartedWarrior: A warrior feared on the battlefield but not at home.
99	* SourOutsideSadInside: A person who uses their abrasive nature to hide secret feelings of depression.
100	* SourSupporter: A pessimistic member of the group, but never abandons their friends.
101	* SternTeacher: Strict and no-nonsense, but cares more deeply than their students could expect.
102	* SugarAndIcePersonality: A frosty, emotionless coating protects delicate feelings within.
103	* TokenGoodTeammate: They may be working for the bad guys, but they're actually a good person compared to their peers.
104	* TokenHeroicOrc: They may come from an AlwaysChaoticEvil background, but they don't let it influence their choice to be good.
105	* ToughLove: Acts harsh and antagonistic towards others, but does this to make them better.
106	* {{Tsundere}}: A harsh exterior conceals a sweet interior.
107	* TotalitarianUtilitarian: A villain who wants to make everyone's lives better.
108	* VitriolicBestBuds: Belittles and antagonizes their friend, but still cares for them. Can be one-sided or go both ways.
109	* WeHelpTheHelpless: A character (or group of characters) whose goal is to help those who can't help themselves.
110	* WellIntentionedExtremist: Otherwise good guys who resort to ''extreme'' methods to achieve their good goals.
111	* TheWonka: An eccentric authority figure; good at heart, but hard to read because of their odd behavior.
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