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<blockquote data-quote="Oofta" data-source="post: 7553538" data-attributes="member: 6801845">I wouldn't worry too much about the mechanical aspects but focus instead on the story as others have alluded to.Does she come from a large family?&nbsp; Are they still close? Country or city?&nbsp; Is she bold and daring or a scaredy cat and why?&nbsp; Why is her character adventuring and not just curled up in front of a warm fire?Ask leading questions and let her imagination go.&nbsp; If she wants to be a princes kitten (noble background) that's great, but why is she risking life and limb?&nbsp; Maybe she remembers a warm and loving family but one day found herself on the street.&nbsp; Awesome, you have a mystery to explore!As far as mechanics, that's the least of my worries when playing with a kid.&nbsp; Start with the story and the rest will follow.For example, Tom my charismatic rogue (any resemblance to Puss-In-Boots is purely coincidental) has fond memories of a warm and loving home on the outskirts of the city followed by a night of chaos and terror.&nbsp; He found himself alone and abandoned on the streets of the city, fending for himself as best he could.&nbsp; As a moderately successful adventurer he comes off as cocky and sure of himself, but it's really a cover for deep insecurities.&nbsp; His fear of abandonment also makes it difficult for him truly trust anyone else.So for me, the story comes first and then I figure out everything else next.&nbsp; If your daughter is anything like most 10 year olds, let her come up with a story with some gentle direction from you.&nbsp; Once she has a story, figure out a background.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Oofta, post: 7553538, member: 6801845"] I wouldn't worry too much about the mechanical aspects but focus instead on the story as others have alluded to. Does she come from a large family? Are they still close? Country or city? Is she bold and daring or a scaredy cat and why? Why is her character adventuring and not just curled up in front of a warm fire? Ask leading questions and let her imagination go. If she wants to be a princes kitten (noble background) that's great, but why is she risking life and limb? Maybe she remembers a warm and loving family but one day found herself on the street. Awesome, you have a mystery to explore! As far as mechanics, that's the least of my worries when playing with a kid. Start with the story and the rest will follow. For example, Tom my charismatic rogue (any resemblance to Puss-In-Boots is purely coincidental) has fond memories of a warm and loving home on the outskirts of the city followed by a night of chaos and terror. He found himself alone and abandoned on the streets of the city, fending for himself as best he could. As a moderately successful adventurer he comes off as cocky and sure of himself, but it's really a cover for deep insecurities. His fear of abandonment also makes it difficult for him truly trust anyone else. So for me, the story comes first and then I figure out everything else next. If your daughter is anything like most 10 year olds, let her come up with a story with some gentle direction from you. Once she has a story, figure out a background. [/QUOTE]

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