Malcolm

As a King

Clever

Waited for best opportunity to attack

Not selfish

We see he does not want the throne - he is motivated by wanting to achieve the best for Scotland

Not as naive as Duncan

Donaldbain and him have the sense to flee Scotland after Duncan's murder: Our separated fortune / shall keep us both the safer

They realise they're in danger from those closest to them: There's daggers in men's smiles, the near'r in blood / the nearer bloody

Learns to test people's loyalties and characters - tests Macduff

Knows not to trust appearances: To show an unfelt sorrow is an office / which the false man does easily
All things foul wear the bows of grace

Good leader

Earns the trust of the Scottish thanes, who say they will: give obedience where 'tis truly owed

Rewards those who fought for him in battle - contrast to Macbeth

Not impulsive

Doesn't react to their father's death, knowing they will act too rashly as sorrow is still too strong

Religious

He is a virgin: I am yet unknown to woman

Remains strong in Catholic faith

Foil to Macbeth, who can't pray: Wherefore could not I pronounce 'Amen'?