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'''<big><u>Flesh out your Personality</u></big>''' | '''<big><u>Flesh out your Personality</u></big>''' | ||
Now that you have picked your lineage, as you consider your BOP (Background, Occupation, and Profession), it is a good idea to think about your character’s personality as well. Here are a few optional tools that you can use if you need some guidance brainstorming your character’s personality traits. | |||
'''<big>Values</big>''' | '''<big>Values</big>''' | ||
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People have nuanced and complex beliefs, and at times have beliefs that are at odds with one another. To represent this in your character, you can choose between two and six values that your character believes in or wrestles with. | People have nuanced and complex beliefs, and at times have beliefs that are at odds with one another. To represent this in your character, you can choose between two and six values that your character believes in or wrestles with. | ||
Many TTRPGs have made use of the law/chaos and good/evil values systems, allowing characters to range from lawful good to chaotic evil. You might find it helpful to think of your values in the same way, but remember that your character’s values might change over time, especially when multiple values conflict. | Many TTRPGs have made use of the law/chaos and good/ evil values systems, allowing characters to range from lawful good to chaotic evil. You might find it helpful to think of your values in the same way, but remember that your character’s values might change over time, especially when multiple values conflict. | ||
If you are Logical and Traditional, but are presented with an evidence-based logical argument about why a traditional practice may need to be amended, you will have to decide which value holds greater import in your character’s eyes. | If you are Logical and Traditional, but are presented with an evidence-based logical argument about why a traditional practice may need to be amended, you will have to decide which value holds greater import in your character’s eyes. | ||
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'''Value Systems''' | '''Value Systems''' | ||
* '''Cautious/Risky'''. Do you like to play it safe, or are you more prone to risk-taking? Why do you approach life in this way? | * '''Cautious/Risky'''. Do you like to play it safe, or are you more prone to risk-taking? Why do you approach life in this way? | ||
*'''Greater Good/Personal Gain'''. Are you primarily motivated to go on adventures knowing that it will help others, or knowing that it comes with great reward for yourself? | |||
* '''Greater Good/Personal Gain'''. Are you primarily motivated to go on adventures knowing that it will help others, or knowing that it comes with great reward for yourself? | |||
* '''Honor/Pragmatism.''' When making important decisions, do you pursue the most optimized solution, or the solution that treats other concerned individuals with the greatest respect? Do you strictly adhere to a personal code, or are your morals fungible based on what the situation calls for? | * '''Honor/Pragmatism.''' When making important decisions, do you pursue the most optimized solution, or the solution that treats other concerned individuals with the greatest respect? Do you strictly adhere to a personal code, or are your morals fungible based on what the situation calls for? | ||
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'''<big>Drives</big>''' | '''<big>Drives</big>''' | ||
Virtually every hero has some kind of goal. This drive will inform how you behave in various situations and might nudge you to prioritize certain values over others when some of your values align more closely with your drive. You can roll 1d20 or choose from the table | Virtually every hero has some kind of goal. This drive will inform how you behave in various situations and might nudge you to prioritize certain values over others when some of your values align more closely with your drive. You can roll 1d20 or choose from the following table if you want help brainstorming your drive, although of course you can come up with your own drives too. | ||
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