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Character building questions

The document outlines a comprehensive character development guide, covering core concepts such as identity, personality, backstory, growth, aesthetics, skills, relationships, thematic elements, and practical considerations. It provides prompts to help define a character's name, race, class, motivations, and emotional state, as well as their relationships with others and their role within a campaign. The guide emphasizes the importance of creating a well-rounded character that fits the campaign's tone and allows for collaborative storytelling.

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Character building questions

The document outlines a comprehensive character development guide, covering core concepts such as identity, personality, backstory, growth, aesthetics, skills, relationships, thematic elements, and practical considerations. It provides prompts to help define a character's name, race, class, motivations, and emotional state, as well as their relationships with others and their role within a campaign. The guide emphasizes the importance of creating a well-rounded character that fits the campaign's tone and allows for collaborative storytelling.

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Core Concept and Identity

 What is your character’s name, and does it hold any special


meaning?.

 What is their race or ancestry, and how does it influence their


appearance or culture?

 What class or role do they fulfill, and why did they choose this
path?

 What background shaped their early life and skills?

 Do they have a profession outside adventuring? If so, how does


it affect their skills or outlook?

Personality and Motivations

 What drives your character to adventure? What is their core


motivation?

 What are their most defining personality traits and quirks?

 What personal values or beliefs guide their decisions?

 What do they fear most, and how does it affect their choices?

 What personal strengths help them overcome challenges?

 What do they think they want, and what do they actually need
for personal growth?

Backstory and History

 Who were their most influential family members, mentors, or


relationships?

 What defining moments shaped who they are today?

 Do they carry any secrets or regrets?

 What cultural influences shaped their worldview?

 How do they feel about their upbringing and past?


Growth and Arc

 What is their emotional state at the start of the campaign?

 How do you envision their character arc evolving throughout


the story?

 What internal struggles or emotional conflicts could be


explored in play?

 What situations create personal challenges or dilemmas for


them?

 What could create tension or conflict between them and other


party members?

Aesthetic and Expression

 What do they look like, and what are their most striking
physical features?

 How does their appearance reflect their personality or story?

 Do they wear specific colors, symbols, or motifs? If so, why?

 How do they speak? Do they have any accents, speech


patterns, or catchphrases?

Skills and Mechanics

 What is their combat style, and how does it reflect their


personality?

 How do their magical abilities or powers connect to their


backstory or identity?

 What tools, crafts, or non-combat skills do they possess?

Relationships and Dynamics

 What are their first impressions of the party?

 How do they form relationships and bonds with others?


 Do they have unresolved conflicts with a mentor, rival, or
family member?

 Is romance a possibility for this character? If so, what might it


look like?

Thematic Elements

 How do their internal struggles mirror external conflicts in the


story?

 Are there any symbolic contrasts or dualities in their


personality or abilities?

 What kind of legacy or lasting impact do they want to leave


behind?

Practical Considerations

 Does this character fit the tone and setting of the campaign?

 What role do they play in the party’s dynamic, and does it


complement the group?

 Is the character open enough for collaborative storytelling?

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