The characters which could be placed in a story included humans, animals and make-believe people from fairytales and classic mythology. There were many human characters of various nationalities, most of which had several positions to choose from, including standing, running, sitting and sleeping.
A story's characters could include people, animals, and mythical figures like those from fairytales and classic myths.  The humans in the story were numerous and varied, with many different roles they could play, such as standing, running, sitting, or sleeping.