30 Extremely Likable Minor SFF Characters | Jim Counts Down the Favorites

Some characters AREN’T the hero… but we’d riot if they weren’t in the story.In this episode of Fantasy for the Ages, Jim counts down his Top 30 Extremely Likable Minor Characters in Science Fiction and Fantasy. These are the side characters, supporting players, comic relief legends, loyal companions, mysterious wanderers, wise mentors, and scene-stealers who somehow become some of the most beloved figures in their respective stories.From fantasy epics and urban fantasy to classic science fiction and space opera, these characters may not get the most page time or screen time, but they leave an impact far greater than their role would suggest. Whether they make us laugh, inspire us, break our hearts, or simply make every scene better by showing up, these are the characters we can’t help but love.Featuring favorites from:⚔️ The Lord of the Rings⚔️ The Wheel of Time⚔️ The Dresden Files⚔️ The Cosmere⚔️ Malazan⚔️ Star Wars⚔️ Star Trek⚔️ The Expanse⚔️ Discworld⚔️ Firefly⚔️ Harry Potter⚔️ The Witcher…and more!Who are your favorite minor characters in SFF? Which side character steals the show every time they appear? Did Jim miss one of your favorites? Let us know in the comments!If you enjoy fantasy, science fiction, horror, book reviews, rankings, discussions, and all things nerdy, be sure to like, subscribe, and ring the bell so you don’t miss future episodes.Special thanks to our amazing Patreon supporters. Your support helps make Fantasy for the Ages possible!: patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges#FantasyForTheAges #FantasyBooks #ScienceFiction #LordOfTheRings #WheelOfTime #StarWars #DresdenFiles #Cosmere #Malazan #Discworld #BookTube #FantasyRanking #SFF⸻Ways to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening1:21 - Episode Explanation2:34 - Honorable Mention4:10 - From 30 to 2111:14 - From 20 to 1118:02 - The Top 1026:10 - Wrap-up & Conclusion————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/