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ESSENTIALS
basic information about your character. your initial vision of this character before you begin developing them. you can change the details as you get into the actual writing if it goes in a different direction than you intended.


KEY CHARACTERISTICS
list at least three personality traits for each category.
01. positive
02. neutral
03. negative
↑ PROMPT A1 = 2 pawprints ↑
redeemable once per character


CHARACTER ARC
write at least one phrase/sentence answering each question about the general arc of this character.
01. what is the character like before the major turning points in their character arc? is the past a fond memory for them, or a shadow that haunts them until the present day?

02. what challenges does this character have to face? are these challenges man versus self, man versus society, or something else? are they familial in nature? political?

03. how do these challenges affect your character? do they soldier through them without a complaint, or are they frustrated for hardships they didn’t ask for? what sort of skills do they learn along the way?

04. who will this character become because of the events of their story? how will they change? are they happier? a little war-torn? how have their goals changed, if at all?
↑ PROMPT A2 = 6 pawprints ↑
redeemable once per character


DESCRIPTION
answer with at least one phrase/sentence per question.
01. physical appearance

• what are notable physical features (build, gait, scars, etc.) of this character?
  
• describe this character's voice/give this character a voice claim.
  
• what does this character wear and what do they own (you can use images to show their outfit and/or possessions)?

↑PROMPT A3 = 6 pawprints ↑
redeemable once per character

02. general attitude

• how does this character choose to present themselves? do they like looking rough and tough? modest and demure? why is that?
  
  
• how is this character perceived by strangers? are they used to receiving weird stares, or do they know how to charm a crowd?
  
  
• what is this character like on the inside? do they have a heart of gold that they like to keep locked tight? less-than-good intentions under an amicable facade? why is that?
  
  
• how does this character see themselves? do they like who they are or are there parts of themselves that they loathe?
  ↑ PROMPT A4 = 6 pawprints ↑
  redeemable once per character

A7 ESSENTIAL PROMPTS FULL COMPLETION = 10 pawprints reward
redeemable once per character

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PERSONALITY
what individualizes your character.

TRAITS
write down personality traits and answer the following (you can use the ones from prompt A1).
01. the personality trait
02. an explanation of how this character shows this trait (at least two sentences)
03. why is the character like this? (at least two sentences)
04. depending on context, how can this trait be beneficial and how can it be detrimental? (at least two sentences)
↑ PROMPT B1 = 8 pawprints per set ↑
you can redeem 8 sets of this prompt (for a completion total of 64 points possible)

SPECTRUM
rate where this character's temperament falls in each dimension of personality from a scale of 5.
01. extraversion

• outgoing/energetic 1 2 3 4 5 solitary/reserved
02. agreeableness

• friendly/compassionate 1 2 3 4 5 critical/rational
03. openness to experience

• inventive/curious 1 2 3 4 5 consistent/cautious
04. conscientiousness

• efficient/organized 1 2 3 4 5 extravagant/careless
05. neuroticism

• sensitive/nervous 1 2 3 4 5 resilient/confident
↑ PROMPT B2 = 4 pawprints ↑
redeemable once per character.

AMBITIONS
what does this character want?
↑ PROMPT B2 = 8 pawprints ↑
redeemable once per character, requires at least 100 words

FEARS
what is this character afraid of?
↑ PROMPT B3 = 8 pawprints ↑
redeemable once per character, requires at least 100 words

TRIVIA
write 2 fun facts about your character. likes and dislikes can be included.
↑ PROMPT B4 = 1 pawprint ↑
you can redeem 5 sets of this prompt (for a completion total of 5 points possible)


B5 PERSONALITY PROMPTS FULL COMPLETION = 10 pawprints reward
redeemable once per character



FREEFORM
write anything else about your character's personality in paragraph-form.
↑ PROMPT B10 ↑
every 250 words is equal to 5 pawprints. no limit on redeeming.

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HISTORY
the transcript of your character's life.

IMPORTANT PLACES
what are places this character has lived in or been to, and why do they matter to them?

IMPORTANT EVENTS

01. childhood

• what were the circumstances of your character's birth?
  
  
• who were your character's guardians and how did they raise them?
  
  
• what did they want to be when they grew up?
  
  
  2. adolescence
• what significant events happened to them as a teenager?
  
  
• how was this character's schooling and who was in charge of teaching them?
  
  
• has their childhood dream changed and if so, why and what are they pursuing now?
  
  
  3. adulthood
• is this character interested in raising a family, and why or why not? if they are a parent, how do they raise their children?
  
  
• what is this character's livelihood and role in their community (if they are part of one)?
  
  
• what do they think of their younger, more immature self compared to the person they are now?
  
  
  05. seniority (optional)
• do they have any regrets in life?
  
  
• what is their status in their community and how much respect is accorded to them?
  
  
• what is the most important thing they have learned throughout their whole life?

write anything about this character's history from the above framework.
↑ PROMPT C1 ↑
every 250 words is equal to 5 pawprints. no limit on redeeming.


C2 HISTORY PROMPTS FULL COMPLETION = 10 pawprints reward
redeemable once per character once 500 words of history written (regardless of which prompts specifically).

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WORLD

GEOGRAPHY
defining the region your characters live in. answer with at least one phrase/sentence each.

TERRAIN

• the type of environment and biome the region is and the arrangement of the physical features of the land.
FLORA

• the plantlife that can be found in the region. describe plants of note that are edible, hazardous, sentient or containing magical properties.
BODIES OF WATER

• water sources throughout the region.
CLIMATE

• the weather conditions prevailing over the area in general or for over a long period of time.
LANDMARKS

• a feature of the landscape that is notable and named.
STRUCTURES

• buildings and edifices constructed across the land.
OPPORTUNITIES

• what makes this place appealing to live in?
THREATS

• what makes this place difficult to live in?
↑ PROMPT D1 ↑
every completed region (one set of completed prompts about a defined area) is worth 10 pawprints. each region is redeemable once. there is no limit to the number of regions you can make.

FAUNA
the animal life that can be found in the land.

DOMESTICATED

• tame animals.
PASSIVE

• wild animals that are unable to fight back against attack.
NEUTRAL

• wild animals that are not a threat when left alone, but will fight back if provoked.
AGGRESSIVE

• wild animals that can actively seek to cause harm and are threats.
↑ PROMPT D2 ↑
each animal requires a name and a description. every animal species is redeemable for 1 pawprint. there is no limit to the number of animals you can write about.


D4 WORLD PROMPTS FULL COMPLETION = 10 pawprints reward
requires 500 words written about the world to be redeemed once.

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CULTURE
For the development of a guild (if faction-aligned) or community (if not faction-aligned).


WORLDVIEW
01. doctrine and religion (what do they believe in and why?)

the set of organized beliefs held and taught to the community. the god or gods they worship and how that worship is practiced. include the attitude towards non-believers.

BELIEF SYSTEMS
list down and explain.
01. values (what are their ideals?)

ideals, expectations, attitudes, principles or standards of behavior that are encouraged and looked up to.
02. norms (what is expected of everyone to conform to?)

customs or conventions of acceptable behavior (when not adhered to is looked down upon but not outright rejected).
03. taboos (what is forbidden?)

anything prohibited or restricted by social custom (deviation to taboos is ostracized and punished).
LIFESTYLE
01. practices (what do they do everyday to survive and enrich their lives?)
the actions that are taken to sustain daily life and the way they are done.

02. materials (what do they create and use in everyday life?)
from raw material to usable object: tools, clothes, decoration, magical function, architecture, etc.

03. folklore (describe and narrate traditions of the group)
oral tradition, written tradition, tales, proverbs, jokes, folk beliefs, folk dances, initiation rites, etc.

↑ PROMPT E1 ↑
every 250 words is equal to 5 pawprints. no limit on redeeming.


E2 CULTURE PROMPTS FULL COMPLETION = 10 pawprints reward
redeemable once 500 words of culture written (regardless of which prompts specifically).

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SOCIAL

1-ON-1 RELATIONSHIP
the relationship between two individuals. must have two official pantheryx specified.
01. how did they meet and how long have they known each other?
02. how are these two similar?
03. how are these two different?
04. how do they feel about each other and what perception do they have of the other?
05. how and why do they interact?
06. what causes conflict between these two?
↑ PROMPT F1 ↑
every 250 words is equal to 5 pawprints. no limit on redeeming per relationship.

GROUP RELATIONSHIP
the relationship among more than two individiuals. must all be official pantheryx.
01. does this group have a name and purpose?
02. how did this group form and what is the nature of their relationship?
03. what are the roles within this group and what do they each do?
04. is there a hierarchy of power within this group?
05. what do the members each feel about each other?
06. what conflict occurs within this group?
↑ PROMPT F2 ↑
every 250 words is equal to 5 pawprints. no limit on redeeming per relationship.

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ABILITIES

what abilities does this character have physically and how do they work?
what abilities doe this character struggle with and what do they wish they could do?
what is this character able to do on their own?
when does this character have to ask for help?

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STORY


CONCEPT
a brief idea, summary or blurb for the story you are to write, including the characters and important details involved.
can write up to 100 words of summary for 2 pawprints. redeemable once per concept. there is no limit to the number of concepts you can create.
↑ PROMPT H1 ↑
100+ words or less of summary/concept of a potential story is equal to 2 pawprints. there is no limit to the number of concepts you can submit.

WRITING
the actual story itself.
every 250 words can be redeemed for 5 pawprints. there is no limit to the amount you can write.
↑ PROMPT H2 ↑
every 250 words of story writing is equal to 5 pawprints. there is no limit to the amount you can submit.