Anti-heroes

Heroes that lack certain traditional hero qualities, often engaging in some negative behaviors or having certain flaws, but otherwise still having a moral compass erring on the side of good. But some of them can eventually become full-on heroes after the proper character development.

They sometimes do the wrong thing for the right reasons (such as Robin Hood) though some do good but are motivated by the wrong reasons, such as personal gain or reward for their actions.

For the opposite, see Category:Anti-villains.