Manly Man
A Manly Man is a male character who embodies stereotypical standards of masculinity.
There are a variety of ways to write manly characters, though there are some common trends that draw from the broad perception of Men Are Tough: Appearance: He'll be designed to evoke strength and toughness, which will generally land him on the large and/or muscular side of the scale. If he's intended to be attractive, he'll be a
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