Supporters are characters who ally themselves to a story's main protagonists without actually aiding them in combat scenarios whether on a journey or life. A person who supports a hero in the fight against villains and/or monsters when they are causing mayhem in the heroes' world. They are most often attributed to moral support, most often used to either cheer the heroes on from the side-lines or offer advice for personal situations. Sometimes they help the protagonists in midst of obstacles or hardships.