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Hey Tabitha, I’m totally behind that course of action (especially if you have an arc that changes them, I’m working on a character just like that).

I would recommend you hint at their ghost (reason for being annoying) and/or give them a quality that makes them at least slightly likable.

If a side character is annoying the main character, they should also be annoying the reader (to an extent). I would recommend you chose an annoying trait that isn’t at the level of almost childish silliness as Jar-Jar, but there are many annoying traits or down right obnoxious ones that can add a lot to the story.

One I do not like (personally), is the mean bully trait (even if changes later). It’s doable, but maybe something along the lines as a facetious fop, cowardly hedonist, or bombastic, arrogant snob would be better. Those are just some ideas that I think would work great as an annoying side character.

What’s the plot of your book/series about?