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Character Deep Dive

Create a complex, three-dimensional character with contradictions, wounds, and authentic voice.

Updated Feb 20, 2026

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Create a complex, three-dimensional character starting from this concept: {{character_concept}}

1) **The Contradiction** — what two opposing traits define them? (e.g., brave but terrified of vulnerability)
2) **The Wound** — the formative experience that made them who they are
3) **Want vs Need** — what they consciously pursue vs what they actually need (these should conflict)
4) **Voice** — write 5 lines of dialogue that could ONLY come from this character
5) **Relationships** — how they relate to:
   - Power (do they seek it, avoid it, abuse it?)
   - Love (how do they express or withhold it?)
   - Truth (are they honest? Self-deceptive?)
6) **The Breaking Point** — what situation would shatter their façade?
7) **Arc** — how would they change over the course of a story?
8) **Physical Details** — 3 specific details that reveal character (not just appearance)
9) **Secret** — what do they hide from everyone?

Genre: {{genre}}
Role in story: {{protagonist/antagonist/supporting}}
Age: {{age}}
Setting: {{setting}}

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Pro Tips

  • The want vs need conflict and contradiction create characters that feel human, not like archetypes.

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