Answer: nonhero

AnswerCrossword Clue
NONHERO

Unlikely protagonist

NONHERO

Ordinary protagonist

NONHERO

Villain, e.g.

NONHERO
Willy Loman, for one
NONHERO
Weak lead
NONHEROPusilanimous protagonist
NONHEROIneffective protagonist
NONHEROOrdinary guy
NONHEROMelville's Ishmael, e.g.
NONHERONot the courageous type
NONHEROOrdinary joe