Personal idol (4)
I believe the answer is:
hero
'personal idol' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for hero that I've seen before include "Person distinguished by exceptional courage" , "Person lauded for bravery" , "Man of outstanding courage" , "Leander's suitor" , "Principal character in a film or novel" .)