# Out-of-Character and In-Character roles

There are two types of roles in MD — **OOC** (Out-of-Character) and **IC** (In-Character). Simply put, OOC roles usually relate to the discord user and are transferred even after character changes. IC roles on the other hand are tied to a particular character. When you switch a character or if they die, the IC roles will typically change depending on the new character you've made.

There is another important distinction — IC roles can be **Covert** and **Overt**. If they are white `(#ffffff)`, that means they are considered Overt. Covert IC roles on the other hand are marked with an invisible color and will not change the color of the user. 

If a role is **Overt**, then it can be perceived by other characters by using the [`see`](https://docs.medievaldiscord.com/character/seeing) command. If a role is **Covert**, then it cannot be perceived by other characters.

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*Note that Path/Route roles are the only **Covert** roles that have a color. They are marked with a color purely for aesthetics and for us to be able to order users accordingly on the online members list.*
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*You can hide Overt roles by using the* [*`cloak`*](https://docs.medievaldiscord.com/character/seeing#cloaking-command) *command!*
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The `Character Roles` role is considered to be a divider role. Its purpose is to divide IC roles from OOC roles. When you open someone's profile on MD you will be given two sets of roles and a divider between them. The upper roles are OOC and the ones below the divider are IC.

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*The Overtness of roles is a prime source of MetaRP. Please bear in mind that your character can't see Covert roles. Simply, be mindful of other people's roles and the MeraRP* [*rules*](https://docs.medievaldiscord.com/ooc-mechanics/in-depth-rules) *associated with them.*
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