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Message: <blockquote data-quote="mrlaurie" data-source="post: 4657377" data-attributes="member: 75127">Developing Characters & Role PlayI've used various surveys or forms for characters to fill out regarding their character's background, personality, unique characteristics, etc. But I find that the depth only matters, if there's an opportunity for the DM to weave the uniqueness into the story of the adventures. In addition, I think it's critical that players keep in mind their PC's motivations and fears while they are playing. Character actins should be guided by their unique motivations, not just what's the most likely to earn treasure or XP.Check out my thread on describing character actions for one way to add flavor:<a href="http://www.enworld.org/forum/4e-fan-creations-house-rules/250056-describing-character-actions.html#post4656622" target="_blank">http://www.enworld.org/forum/4e-fan-creations-house-rules/250056-describing-character-actions.html#post4656622</a>For Characterization consider some of the following:Fears: When choosing fears for your character, only choose beings or situations that would not normally inspire fear or horror in a typical hero. For example, do not choose dragons or demons, as such beings inspire fear in nearly all beings. Also do not be too specific. Choose fears that a character has encountered, and will encounter again-- they should be relevant to the story.1) Mortal Fear-- 2) Three Major Fears-- 3) Why does the character have these fears? Why can’t they be overcome?Desires: Again, choose things that are relevant to the story. These desires should be the things that motivate your character to action, and different from a typical adventurer. You shouldn’t choose things such as “adventuring”, “combat”, or “treasure”.4) Passion: (This is something that your character would always fight for or try to get, over all obstacles. The character lives for this.) 5) 3 Major Wants: (other main motivators) 6) Why does the character have these desires? When will your character be satisfied or content?Tidbits from your past:7) You can’t stand __________________________ because _______________________________________________________________________________________.8) You want revenge against ________________________ because _________________________________________________________________________________.9) Your most treasured possession is ________________________________________________________________________________________________________.10) You have an inseparable bond with _____________________ because _____________________________________________________________________________.11) You are haunted by ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.12) There is something about you that you cannot explain, something strange, it is____________________________________________________________________.Enemies:13) You betrayed _________________________________________.14) You killed _____________________________________.15) You stole __________________________________ from _____________________________________________________________________________________. Characterization- words, expressions, mannerismsWhat is your expression or word for each of the following:Death:    ____________________________Food: ____________________________Drink:    ____________________________Fighting: ____________________________Heaven____________________________Treasure____________________________Enemies____________________________Allies____________________________</blockquote>

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