Well, there's the rancher. He owns a large spread of land and has to deal with all sorts of problems, from cattle rustlers to drought. The Native American characters are also iconic in old western stories. They have their own cultures and ways of life, and their interactions with the settlers are often a big part of the story. And don't forget the saloon girl. She's usually a colorful character in the seedy saloons of the west.
The cowboy is an iconic character. He's tough, rides horses well, and is often good with a gun. Another is the sheriff. He's the one who keeps law and order in town. And the outlaw, like Jesse James, is also very well - known, representing the lawless side of the old west.
Han Solo from 'Star Wars' is definitely one. He's got that roguish charm, a bit of a scoundrel but with a good heart. Another is Mal Reynolds from 'Firefly'. He's the captain of a spaceship, leading his ragtag crew through various adventures in a 'space western' - like universe.
In 'The Magnificent Seven', the main characters are seven gunfighters hired to protect a Mexican village from bandits. They are a diverse group with different personalities and skills, led by Chris Adams. Each character has their own backstory and motivation, and together they form an iconic team in old western stories.
One famous character is Scarlett O'Hara from 'Gone with the Wind', which has elements of a western - like setting. She is a complex character involved in a love triangle. Another is Johnny Ringo from western lore. While not a typical love story character in the traditional sense, his story is intertwined with love and loss in the rough western world. And there's also the character of Shane in the story 'Shane'. His relationship with the homesteaders' family has a touch of unspoken love and respect, which is a common theme in old western love stories.
One iconic character is Case from 'Neuromancer'. He's a hacker who gets involved in some really complex and dangerous cyber - related plots. Another is Motoko Kusanagi from 'Ghost in the Shell'. She's a cyborg with a strong sense of self - identity despite being part - machine. And there's Deckard from 'Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?'. He has to deal with the moral dilemma of hunting down androids.
Freddy Krueger from 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' is very iconic. He has a burned and disfigured face and can enter people's dreams to kill them. His weapon, the glove with razors, is also quite recognizable.
In 'The Godfather', Vito Corleone is an iconic character. He is a shrewd and respected mafia don. He built the family's empire with wisdom and a sense of honor (at least in his own way). His actions and decisions shape the whole family's fate.
Serena van der Woodsen is definitely an iconic character. Her beauty and her wild lifestyle made her stand out.
Well, Edmond Dantes from 'The Count of Monte Cristo' is an iconic character in a fictional betrayal story. He is betrayed by his so - called friends, who frame him and send him to prison unjustly. His journey then becomes about getting revenge on those who betrayed him. Also, in 'Hamlet', Claudius is an iconic character of betrayal. He betrays his brother, King Hamlet, by murdering him and then marrying his widow, Gertrude, which sets off the chain of tragic events in the play.
In 'Shiki', Sunako Kirishiki is a key vampire character. She is the one who starts the vampire epidemic in the village. Her character is both alluring and terrifying as she tries to find a way for the vampires to coexist with the humans in the village, but her methods are often cruel.
Aragorn from 'The Lord of the Rings' can be considered one. He has to deal with the political aspects of uniting different kingdoms against Sauron. Also, Tyrion Lannister from 'A Song of Ice and Fire'. He is constantly involved in the political games of Westeros, using his wits despite his family's prejudice against him.