Tips for characters
Posted: Fri Jun 11, 2010 12:24 pmNeed some help with making a character? Look no further!
First, pick out a name. Names can be whatever you want it to be. Most of the time people tend to choose names that are based on the characters abiltys like a fire user named "Pyro". Simple. The name can be made at any point in the creation, however once you decide on a name, be sure you want it, there is no name changing.
Now then, how does your character look. We can break this down. Do they have hair, if so how long, what color, whats the hair style? How big are they? Are they fat, skinny, tall, muscular, handicap? Do they have any notable scars on their body, or how about piercings? What clothing are they wearing? When you write out a description be sure to invasion the character and be as descriptive as you can. No one likes a vague character. Most GM's will allow you to provide an image of them. Everyone likes an image.
So, now you have your characters name and image, now its time to decide WHO are they.Think of what their personalty is, are they angry, cocky, flirty, arrogant, jokey, cold? You decide! You also need to find out what makes them who they are. What skills do they have? here is a list of common skills.
Wood Carving
Swimming
Sports
Programming
Electronic tinkering
mechanic
Running
Climbing
Writing
We all have skills, they should too!
Now the most important part. What his their history? Most players don't start as a baby in the games so they have a backstory, so yours should too. Did a tragic event happen to them, did they kiss their mom goodbye and head out on a quest, were they from a ninja clan and were just released out? There's options, just be sure that it is realistic to the story.
First, pick out a name. Names can be whatever you want it to be. Most of the time people tend to choose names that are based on the characters abiltys like a fire user named "Pyro". Simple. The name can be made at any point in the creation, however once you decide on a name, be sure you want it, there is no name changing.
Now then, how does your character look. We can break this down. Do they have hair, if so how long, what color, whats the hair style? How big are they? Are they fat, skinny, tall, muscular, handicap? Do they have any notable scars on their body, or how about piercings? What clothing are they wearing? When you write out a description be sure to invasion the character and be as descriptive as you can. No one likes a vague character. Most GM's will allow you to provide an image of them. Everyone likes an image.
So, now you have your characters name and image, now its time to decide WHO are they.Think of what their personalty is, are they angry, cocky, flirty, arrogant, jokey, cold? You decide! You also need to find out what makes them who they are. What skills do they have? here is a list of common skills.
Wood Carving
Swimming
Sports
Programming
Electronic tinkering
mechanic
Running
Climbing
Writing
We all have skills, they should too!
Now the most important part. What his their history? Most players don't start as a baby in the games so they have a backstory, so yours should too. Did a tragic event happen to them, did they kiss their mom goodbye and head out on a quest, were they from a ninja clan and were just released out? There's options, just be sure that it is realistic to the story.