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Message: <blockquote data-quote="dream66_" data-source="post: 1667940" data-attributes="member: 13744">I've always liked this one it's rather generic.  Could work or any type of game.BackgroundArguably the most important aspect of character creation, a character's background provides a sense of personal history, and existence, and it is often the character's upbringing and experiences in life that most define their personality and outlook. Remember: notable events, personages, etc. need not necessarily be notable for good reasons; bad events can be just as notable. - FamilyWhat were the character's parent(s) or guardian like?Does the character have any siblings?Does the character have a family of their own, or did they?Do they ever intend to settle down if they don't?What about other relatives; were any memorable for any reasons?What is the current status of any of the character's relatives, i.e. alive, dead, missing, estranged, ill, enslaved, imprisoned, divorced, etc.?Were there any skeletons in the family closet? - HomeWhere was the character raised?What was the family's status in terms of wealth, social, and local standing?Did the family move at all?Does the character have a home of their own? - Childhood/AdolescenceWhat was the character like as a child/adolescent?Were any childhood/adolescent friends or enemies particularly memorable?Were any childhood/adolescence events particularly memorable?Did the character learn any skills as a child/adolescent? - Professional HistoryWhy did the character enter the profession they did?How did the character receive their training?Did they find any of it particularly difficult or easy?Has the character done anything particularly notable since completing their training?What contacts, friends, enemies or mentors did the character make while training, or pursuing their career?PersonalityThe character's personality defines how they are roleplayed, and should be detailed bearing in mind the character's Background, as described above. Consider how the character's upbringing, family, past experiences, etc. affected their worldview, morality, and so on, and if they turned out the way they did because of, or in spite of, their Background. Consider how they fit their cultural stereotype, and how they differ from it. - AttitudesWhat does the character like/love?What does the character dislike/hate?What is the character's attitude to sex?What is the character's attitude to religion?What is the character's attitude to magic?What is the character's attitude to illegal activities?What is the character's attitude to conflict, physical or otherwise?Does the character have any misconceptions/bigoted outlooks? - ConceptionsHow does the character see themselves?How do other people see the character?If the character could be summed up in one word, what would that word be?What would the character change about themselves, if they could? - DirectivesWhat is the character's greatest fear/worst nightmare?What is the character's greatest hope/dream/aspiration?What motivates the character?Is there anything the character will not do? - MiscellaneousWhat is the character's sense of humor like?Does the character have any hobbies/pastimes?How does the character relax?Does the character have any mental or behavioral quirks, flaws, or aberrations?AppearanceThe character's appearance is usually the first thing anyone notices about them, and can say a lot about their personality, profession, and background. Detailing what the character looks like gives the player a good mental image of the character, vital in imagining scenes in the game. The character's appearance also helps other players visualize the character, and enables GMs to determine how NPCs might react to the character. However, the character's appearance need not necessarily reflect all of their qualities, although it will always reflect some; not every warrior looks grim and determined, and not every magician looks thin and bookish, for example. Also bear in mind the exotic and unusual possibilities that alchemical and magical enhancements can present when detailing a character's appearance; such enhancements can be eccentric to say the least. - PhysicalityHow tall is the character?What kind of build and proportions does the character have, and are they muscular, toned, scrawny, overweight, etc.?How much does the character weigh?What kind of style, color, and texture is the character's head/facial/body hair, if indeed they have hair?What shape and color(s) are the character's eyes, and are they at all expressive of any given emotion(s)?What color is the character's skin?Does the character have any distinguishing marks such as birthmarks, scars, disfigurements, tattoos, or brands, etc.?What does the character's expression usually convey, i.e. disdain, friendliness, surliness, calm, etc.?What does the character's voice sound like?Does the character have any favorite sayings or catch phrases?How does the character move, walk, and carry themselves?What would the character like to change about their appearance?If the character's appearance could be summed up in one word, what would that word be?How would others generally describe the character's appearance? - ApparelHow does the character dress when relaxing?How does the character dress when they wish to make an impression?How does the character dress when traveling?How does the character dress when working? - BelongingsWhat item(s) is the character rarely without?Does the character have any particularly cherished possession(s), such as an heirloom, memento, gift, etc.?</blockquote>

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