<p>Will the reference work if the character is ultimately redeemed after repenting (a la David, Paul, Zaccheus, et. al.)?</p>
<p>If so, I might suggest looking in Genesis at the story of Jacob (Israel). Jacob certainly had his moments (stealing his brother’s birthright). Most of his 12 sons also had a lot to answer for, but ultimately, they were blessed. The names are fairly well known also: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Napthali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph, & Benjamin. (Joseph & Benjamin were mostly innocent.)</p>
<p>If you want a character who lied or was hypocritical, but not redeemed, look through Kings 1 and 2 or Chronicles 1 and 2. Lots of bad kings, but names may be unfamiliar to all but serious OT students.</p>