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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Seule" data-source="post: 473170" data-attributes="member: 407">I have various ways of coming up with characters, but one that I have had success with is to make an archetypal character that anyone will recognize, but that doesn't get made much.  For instance, I have a mounted combat character.  At 4th level, he has 4 feats, and none of them apply off his horse.  It makes him either very useful, or a little less useful than average, depending on the situation.  Regardless, I always have a roleplay hook.I think the key to a good character (and I don't always follow this) is to know where they come from.  Make up a background, and then bring it up in roleplay.  Another character I play is related to a famous thief, and doesn't want to admit it because he's nothing like that.  A third is a paladin in love with another PC, but his attempts to get her attention always go wrong.  Have some strong roleplay hooks, and it's hard to go wrong.In regards to stats, I try to pick something that nobody else does well, frequently something a little offbeat, and be the best at it.  That way I don't step on anyone's toes, yet I get my moment to shine.  My Paladin has the best charisma and the feats to use it, my wizard is incredible with his evocation electricity spells, and my Psion makes Astral Constructs like nobody's business.  All three are useful, and all three have interesting roleplay.Okay, so that was all disjointed.  Make of it what you will.  --Seule</blockquote>

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