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In addition to followers, Heroes, or reasonably Righteous individuals have allies. They have honorable people or other heroes as genuine allies. They will often help them in their endeavors and even make their own personal sacrifices to do so. This is usually motivated by them having the same moral code, or feeling of obligation and duty to do what is right. The followers of heroes are the ones who genuinely appreciate the work they do, and while not directly involved, are supportive of them..

The villains or genuinely evil individuals tend to not have allies that follow them out of a sense of loyalty. Instead, they rely on a band of cowardly minions who are motivated by their fear of them, and reliant upon them for their protection and subsistence usually. At best, their followers are opportunists who don't have any loyalty or allegiance to them, and only follow them because they are benefited by the villain's actions. Minions don't actually necessarily love or respect the villain. They fear them and/or need them. The opportunists will either usurp or abandon the villain as soon as it's no longer beneficial to them. (like when the Hyenas eat Scar at the end of the Lion King.

This principle extends beyond fictional works and is often seen in real life.