Character Research - Video Game & Movie

I chose to research these particular characters because I can relate to them, I grew up playing the game 'Suikoden' and grew up watching 'Aladdin'.
"Characters are very important in stories. In fact they're vital. They affect the story in every way possible, even if the character isn't living. Non-living objects in stories should be considered characters since they can drive the plot, start or solve a conflict, and can be the focus of a story, just like a living character."