Monday, June 30, 2014

Question of the Day (Day 22): Old memories

What is one strong memory that has stuck with your character from childhood? Why is it so powerful and lasting?

Question of the Day (Day 21): Oh No You Didn't

Someone (or something) just insulted your character's parental figure(s), i.e. mother and/or father. How does your characer react/what do they do about it?

Sunday, June 29, 2014

Question of the Day (Day 20): Quirks

A character's back-story can be elaborate and compelling, but it means little if the resulting character's personality is indistinguishable from another's. Often times, these experiences manifest in personality quirks colouring the character's day to day interactions with others.

Whether it is a unique way of talking, a phobia, a ritual, or a compulsion, a quirk can take many forms.

 What are some quirks that your character has?

Saturday, June 28, 2014

Question of the Day (Day 19): Children

So, what are your views on children? Do you have them? Do you want them? Do you hate them? What are your experiences with children? Why?

Friday, June 27, 2014

Question of the Day (Day 18): Facing Combat

Many of our characters live in violent times. They make their way through the world with blade and magic at the ready. They have witnessed, and perhaps participated, in acts of heroism and horror.

How does your character face combat? Do they thrill at the chance to charge in or prefer the silent strike? Do they want a crowd watching and the battle to push them to the edge or would they rather kill their enemy without breaking a sweat? As you write, try to take this idea beyond the mechanics of the class your character may have. An assassin may love to slit the throat of his or her targets personally or prefer a small dose of poison that kills in complete anonymity. Some magic users may savor the heat of fire and flame. Others, finding that wholly unnecessary, just remove the air from their enemies' lungs.

When the battle is at hand, how does your character prefer to face the challenge?

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Question of the Day (Day 17): Places to Relax

Tyria, its a big and beautiful place. From the snow topped caps of the Shiver peaks to the swampy Sparkfly Fen and everything in between, their is a place for everyone to get away from it all. To just relax and view the scenery. With that in mind, where is that special place you like to go, to get away from it all and relax.

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Question of the Day (Day 16): Inspirational Figures

Most characters have people that have inspired them in some way, whether as childhood heroes or as beloved mentors.  Who inspires your character, and how have they affected their life?