Board Thread:Character Discussion/@comment-4637931-20130910040314/@comment-5715047-20131201221653

ChocolatEyes613 wrote: Sage of Earth wrote: I am glad we'll be seeing more of Phillip, sincehe is one of my favorite Disney Princes. l know this seems silly, but I am dieing to see him defeat a dragon on his own, and for the creator to develop his character. OUaT seems to have trouble writing the secondary princes' characters, other than being honorable and the princesses' love interests. Though, their costumes portray the personalities more, than anything else.

Prince Phillip is travel-worn, and seems to prefer wearing his armor. He did not get a costume change, while Aurora did.... though, that is due to her pregnancy. Prince Eric is a sailor, who worships the ocean. Ariel found his button in Mr. Gold's shop, and is had a nautical design.

I can't say that I can put Prince Eric in the same category as Prince Phillip in terms character that need more character development. From the span of two episodes where Prince Eric is seen, and mentioned the creators did gave alot unique, and interesting characteristics.

Just from his first appearance, I can already tell you that Eric is adventurous, impulsive, he is potentially a believer in fate /religious, and an explorer of both land and sea. While the button in Gold shop does show that he was sailor, but it make me wonder if he was in the navy.

It more than than just personality, but alot of action he takes isn't defined by being Ariel's Prince. His actions are based on his own wants and need, while he does desire to include Ariel. She doesn't really effect anything about what he does. On the other hand Prince Phillip's actions is  not only effected by his own desire, but of Aurora as well. While I do think he and Aurora relationship is wonderful, I still know very little about him as an individual.