Extra
Extra noun - An interchangeable part or piece of equipment that is kept on hand for replacement of an original.
Role
Role noun - The action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists.
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- Yuuka Kazami, from all the Windows games, has a prominent role only in Phantasmagoria of Flower View, as an extra character, and was serving basically a role of a reminder to PC-98 era.
Source: Demoted To Extra / Video Games -
A brief appearance by a well-known star or other famous person in a role that would otherwise be an extra or walk-on.
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Being an Omnidisciplinarian with an extra helping of awesomesauce is the entire role of his character.
Source: Omnidisciplinary Scientist
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