(same pack, but different “level” – also different gender as well) are taken out of their home (typically just as something important was going to go down with one of them) and basically have to find their way back home. Sounds simple right? Well boys and girls, that’s one mistake we tend to make far too often – the journey they face is so gripping and intense, almost as much so as the growing relationship between the two of them (see? It’s all there!)

In a book, movie, game, or anything that has a storyline; what is the overall level of importance of the characters used? It's obviously the "Main Character" first right? That's why S/he is the Main Character - even if the other characters get a ton of background development, the Main Character is the main focus, I'm sure.

I'd like to assume that the "Interest" is next, not just because I'm a sucker for romance, but also because it makes sense. For most stories I'd say the Interest is like the second Main Character.

I dunno who's next, but obviously if there's a "Villain" in the storyline s/he is obviously very important too, since s/he is automatically the Main Character's enemy (regardless of whether they know each other yet or not), so will get a lot of focus in the storyline too. However I don't know if s/he is third on the list or not...

Thoughts?