Ten Exploration Questions to ask your next Character

Using character prompts is a creative and effective way to develop well-rounded and engaging characters in any storytelling context, including tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs). Knowing your character before the first dice is rolled is a rewarding experience. It encourages the exploration of unique quirks, motivations, and backstories that may not have been initially considered. As we build our storytelling skills, we aim to foster creativity and seek depth.

This prompt looks at one of the two core areas in this series: Personal drives.

Going where no adventurer has gone before tests a character's capacity to expand their horizons beyond their own understanding. It can be a daunting or exhilarating experience, but the only way to explore is to have the courage to take the first step.

See how exploration shapes a character with these 10 Questions.

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