In the 'night at the museum novel', the most obvious main character is the night guard. He is the one who has to deal with the unexpected events when the museum awakens at night. He is usually the protagonist through which we experience the story. Besides him, there could be an old curator who might have some knowledge about the strange occurrences in the museum. And then there are the living exhibits. For example, a Roman centurion or an Egyptian pharaoh who could play significant roles. These characters from different historical periods and their interactions with the guard and each other form the core of the story.
The main plot often involves the museum coming to life at night. The exhibits, which include historical figures and artifacts, start to move and interact. There are usually adventures and challenges as the characters, like the night guard, try to manage the chaos and also learn about the history and secrets of the museum's exhibits.
I'm not sure specifically as I haven't read it in detail, but usually in a novel about love, there could be lovers, friends, and family members as main characters.
Since it's a novel about a museum of extraordinary things, there could be a diverse set of characters. There might be an artist who is inspired by the strange exhibits in the museum. A scientist who wants to study the unusual items could also be a main character. And perhaps there's a local who has always been curious about the museum but was too afraid to enter until some event pushes them to do so. These characters would then interact with each other and with the extraordinary things in the museum, driving the story forward.
Since I haven't read it, I can't say for sure. But it could have a curator as a main character, someone who is in charge of the time museum and knows all about its secrets.
Perhaps there is a young explorer who stumbles upon the time museum. They could be the main character, and through their eyes, we get to see all the wonders and mysteries of the museum. There might also be a wise old guide in the museum who helps the young explorer understand the significance of the different time - related exhibits.
The main character could be an OC who is a security guard's daughter. She often visits the museum during the day and has a special connection with the exhibits. One night, she has to cover for her father who suddenly falls ill. As she patrols the museum, she discovers that she can communicate with the exhibits in a way no one else can and becomes involved in their nightly adventures.
In the 'a museum for a king story', the king is likely to be a central figure. He could be a benevolent ruler whose legacy is being honored through the museum. There might also be scholars or historians who play important roles. They could be the ones researching the king's life and ensuring that the museum accurately represents his story. Additionally, if the museum was built during the king's reign, his advisors or ministers who supported the idea of the museum could be main characters. And don't forget about the local people. If they were involved in any way, like contributing to the construction or providing historical accounts, they could also be part of the main characters in this story.
The main characters in 'Night' include Eliezer and his father. They go through the horrors of the Holocaust together.
The characters could interact in a humorous way. For example, the smart - mouthed characters from 'Tower Heist' could be constantly amazed and confused by the living exhibits in the museum. The museum characters, on the other hand, could be intrigued by the modern world of the 'Tower Heist' characters.