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So my problem with most ‘get to know your character’ questioneers is that they’re full of questions that just aren’t that important (what color eyes do they have) too hard to answer right away (what is their greatest fear) or are just impossible to answer (what is their favorite movie.)  Like no one has one single favorite movie. And even if they do the answer changes.

If I’m doing this exercise, I want 7-10 questions to get the character feeling real in my head. So I thought I’d share the ones that get me (and my students) good results: 

What is the character’s go-to drink order? (this one gets into how do they like to be publicly perceived, because there is always some level of theatricality to ordering drinks at a bar/resturant)

What is their grooming routine? (how do they treat themselves in private)

What was their most expensive purchase/where does their disposable income go? (Gets you thinking about socio-economic class, values, and how they spend their leisure time)

Do they have any scars or tattoos? (good way to get into literal backstory) 

What was the last time they cried, and under what circumstances? (Good way to get some *emotional* backstory in.) 

Are they an oldest, middle, youngest or only child? (This one might be a me thing, because I LOVE writing/reading about family dynamics, but knowing what kinds of things were ‘normal’ for them growing up is important.)

Describe the shoes they’re wearing. (This is a big catch all, gets into money, taste, practicality, level of wear, level of repair, literally what kind of shoes they require to live their life.)

Describe the place where they sleep. (ie what does their safe space look like. How much (or how little) care / decoration / personal touch goes into it.)

What is their favorite holiday? (How do they relate to their culture/outside world. Also fun is least favorite holiday.) 

What objects do they always carry around with them? (What do they need for their normal, day-to-day routine? What does ‘normal’ even look like for them.) 

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What if BG3 characters were cats

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today back to bg3 with our fav vampire 🦇

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old zevran..? anyone..?

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idk, im trying something. still no idea how light works 🤷

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"If you meant what you said Alistair, then swear on the divine. 'Tis not often you get to be in her presence" "I- It's- You never stopped being mean, do you?"

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okay, im not gonna pretend I will finish this 🤷 backgrounds suck.

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meet my Commander Lauren "Ren" Shepard 🫡

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No rest for the weary

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i should have been sleeping already, but had to do a quick doodle of my Shepard 🙈

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The 'Contact' (DA fan-comic) || Part 3

Part 1 || Part 2 || Part 3 (here)

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Lucanis Dellamorte 🖤 hi tumblr! been awhile <3

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Behind the deadly exterior lies a complex character that may just surprise you. Artwork of Lucanis by Thobias Daneluz, sponsored by EA.

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I made a ship meme template! Free to use , just don’t remove my credit please!

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8 days until I find out how a ship I’ve cared about for a decade ends 💀