#character development prompt

[neverprince]

[ COLORS ] red. brown. orange. yellow. green. blue. purple. pink. black. white. teal. silver. gold. grey. lilac. metallic. matte. royal blue. strawberry red. charcoal grey. emerald. ruby. navy blue. crimson. cream. mint green,

[ ELEMENTS ] fire. ice. water. air. earth. rain. snow. wind. moon. stars. sun. heat. cold. steam. frost. lightning. sunlight. moonlight. dawn. dusk. twilight. midnight. sunrise. sunset. dewdrops.

[ BODY ] claws. long fingers. fangs. teeth. wings. tails. lips. bare feet. freckles. bruises. canines. scars. scratches. wounds. burns. spikes. feathers. webs. eyes. hands. sweat. tears. feline. chubby. curvy. short. tall. normal height. muscular. slender. trained. piercing. tattoos. strong. weak. struggling. athletic. lithe.

[ WEAPONS ] fists. sword. dagger. spear. scythe. bow and arrow. hammer. shield. poison. guns. axes. throwing axes. whips. knives. throwing knives. pepper sprays. tasers. machine guns. slingshots. katanas. maces. staffs. wands. powers. magical items. magic. rocks. mud balls. rifles. cannons.

[ MATERIALS ] gold. silver. platinum. titanium. diamonds. pearls. rubies. sapphires. emeralds. amethyst. metal. iron. rust. steel. glass. wood. porcelain. paper. wool. fur. lace. leather. silk. velvet. denim. linen. cotton. charcoal. clay. stone. asphalt. brick. marble. dust. glitter. blood. dirt. mud. smoke. ash. shadow. carbonate. rubber. synthetics.

[ NATURE ] grass. leaves. trees. bark. roses. daisies. tulips. lavender. petals. thorns. seeds. hay. sand. rocks. roots. flowers. ocean. river. meadow. forest. desert. tundra. savanna. rain forest. caves. underwater. coral reef. beach. waves. space. clouds. mountains.

[ ANIMALS ] lions. tigers wolves. black panther. eagles. owls. falcons. hawks. swans. snakes. turtles. ducks. bugs. spiders. birds. whales. dolphins. fish. sharks. horses. cats. dogs. bunnies. praying mantises. crows. ravens. mice. lizards. werewolves. unicorns. pegasus. dragons. foxes. phoenixes. peacocks.

[ FOODS/DRINKS ] sugar. salt. candy. bubblegum. wine. champagne. hard liquor. beer. coffee. tea. spices. herbs. apple. orange. lemon. cherry. strawberry. watermelon. vegetables. fruits. meat. fish. pies. desserts. chocolate. cream. caramel. berries. nuts. cinnamon. burgers. burritos. pizza. ambrosia.

[ HOBBIES ] music. art. watercolors. gardening. smithing. sculpting. painting. sketching. fighting. fencing. riding. writing. composing. cooking. sewing. training. dancing. acting. singing. martial arts. self-defense. electronics. technology. cameras. video cameras. photography. video games. board games. RPGs. computer. phone. movies. theater. libraries. books. magazines. cds. records. vinyls. cassettes. piano. violin. cello. guitar. electronic guitar. bass guitar. harmonica. harp. woodwinds. brass. trumpet. flute. drums. bells. playing cards. poker chips. chess. dice. motorcycle riding. eating. climbing. running. hiking.

[ STYLE ] lingerie. armor. cape. dress. suit. tunic. vest. shirt. boots. heels. leggings. trousers. jeans. skirt. jewelry. earrings. necklace. bracelet. ring. pendant. hat. crown. circlet. helmet. scarf. neck tie. brocade. cloaks. corsets. doublet. chest plate. gorget. bracers. belt. sash. coat. jacket. hood. gloves. socks. masks. cowls. braces. watches. glasses. sun glasses. visor. eye contacts. makeup. implant. artificial parts. wearable tech. robes.

[ MISC ] balloons. bubbles. cityscape. landscape. light. dark. candles. war. peace. money. power. percussion. clocks. photos. mirrors. pets. diary. fairy lights. madness. sanity. sadness. happiness. optimism. pessimism. loneliness. family. friends. assistants. co-workers.enemies. loyalty. smoking. drugs. kindness. love. hugs. time. questions.

[homesteadchronicles]

Every Tuesday, we take time to delve into the depths of our character’s personalities, pasts, and preferences. Each prompt will feature a different theme. Feel free to participate in our current prompt, catch up on old prompts, or anticipate the prompts to come!

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Today’s Prompt: How does your character manipulate others?

Would you consider your character a manipulative person? This does not have to mean intentionally or even maliciously. Some have manipulation inbred in their nature, others believe they can manipulate situations for another’s benefit.

How does their manipulation impact their relationships with other characters, for better or for worse?

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Want to participate in Character Tuesday? Reblog this post with your response to the above prompt so I can feature it on my blog and we can engage in conversation about your character!

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[promptsforthestrugglingauthor]

Writing Prompt #1210

Up until now, your protagonist has lived a life without regrets. Much to their chagrin, they are about to gain their fair share of them.

[would-your-oc]

Which OC struggles to open up to those closest to them?

[strugglingauthors]

Quick Character Prompts

1. Your character has a disastrous job interview. What did they do wrong, and why?

2. One character tries to con another. What are they trying to gain? How adept are they at manipulation?

3. Two characters go on a date and walk away with completely different impressions of each other. What assumptions - accurate or otherwise - do they make about each other?

[casualcatte]

[Prompt]

These writing prompts are posted here to inspire and entertain. You’re welcome to take the prompt and make it your own, write a little or write a lot, whatever you feel called to do. Tagging is welcome so I can read what you’ve been led to write!  Or simply sit back, read, and enjoy!

What is one piece of advice that your character has never forgotten?

Stormwind City. A place rife with negative emotions, so much so that it worried Tenjisa that another Sha might rise up and blight the pristine stones. She could hear the terrible laughter of the Sha, hear it howling its victory over such an easily corrupt people. She closed her eyes, not wanting to see it happen. As ambivalent as she might be toward the Alliance, she did not want to see people suffer as hers had. 

Eyes open. Always be learning.

Abruptly, the pandaren’s brown eyes came wide open, staring at the fountain that stood at the heart of Lion’s Rest. A smile crossed her features, recalling the kindly, soothing voice of Lorewalker Cho. How often had he given them that advice as initiates? It has become one of the core tenets by which she walked her path as a Lorewalker. There was always a lesson to be had, if only one has eyes and ears to take it in.

For every negative emotion she was witness to, there were more happier emotions past them. For every death, there was a birth or a reunion with a loved one believed lost. For every battle lost, there was a victory elsewhere. The city was not as bad off as she felt it to be, she was simply absorbing the worst parts of information. She would endeavor to look for more positive things in the future for they were as much a truth of life in Stormwind as anything else. 

[huntressbled]

PART 1: THE BASICS

What is your full name? A. Maria Rhea Renard Where and when were you born? A. Brasov, Wallachia. March 5th, 1779 Who are/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.) A. Laurent & Astoria Renard, father was a hunter that worked alongside the Belmonts. Mother worked as a seamstress. Laurent was stern, doting, well respected, loyal and protective. Astoria was loving, understanding, kind and generous.  Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like? A. One sister, Annette. Kind, sweet, gentle, generous, affectionate, angelic.  Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people. A. Outside of Brasov, with Alucard. A lodge within the woods roughly five miles away from Richter & Annette’s home.  What is your occupation? A. A huntress of monsters, mostly vampires. Hunts alongside both Richter & Alucard.  Write a full physical description of yourself. You might want to consider factors such as: height, weight, race, hair and eye color, style of dress, and any tattoos, scars, or distinguishing marks. A. Maria stands around 5′6″ with her low heeled shoes she then stands at 5′8″, she possesses a curved figure weighing around 130lbs. She has long wavy golden locks and jade green eyes, she is not one for long frilly dresses. She prefers to sport a jacket dress with black shorts or leggings, low heeled shoes, leather gloves. Ears are pierced but earrings are simple emeralds. No tattoos mark her flesh, she has a few scars here and there on her body. And a small carnation birthmark on her inner hipline on the right side.  To which social class do you belong? A. Middle Class, Wealth Status is Medium.  Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses? A. Slight allergy to nuts, no diseases ailing her. Physical weakness are a low, she’s pretty fit for her age. However, if she uses too much of her magic without taking time to recharge she overexerts herself and her stamina.  Are you right- or left-handed? A. Right handed, but during her training with Richter she taught herself to use her left hand in case of injury. What does your voice sound like? A. Voice range is probably a low to high alto, with slight Wallachian accent. Energetic and vibrant. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently? A. “I do not get into trouble. It follows me.” “I can handle this.”  What do you have in your pockets? A. An owl feather, a pouch of money, spare ribbons, and a small knife.  Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics? A. When bored, she hums or sings aloud. She fiddles with her hair bun often, plays with her hair. Nips and picks at the tips of her gloves when she’s thinking or trying to think of something. Annoying habits, can be a bit clingy. Rambles or rants when she’s trying to win an argument, she tends to stomp her foot when she’s getting angry or annoyed. A signature characteristic is she learned how to use her sash as if it were a whip, and sometimes uses it on Alucard when he tries to run off to brood after they get into a tiff.  

[leafdrake-haven]

Ok Prompt Time!!!

Ok, so piggy-backing off my Fan-Character Sunday Friday post, it’s time for the actual (and first!) prompt! :D 

How a character dresses can subtly say a lot about them. Are they always on alert and wearing armor wherever they go, or are they more relaxed and comfortable wearing something more casual if they’re not questing? Do they go for form or function? Heavy or light armor? Do they wear an old family heirloom? The possibilities are endless!

That’s this week’s prompt! Pick one (or more!) of your characters and describe how they normally like to dress, or maybe do a doodle of them in their favorite outfit. 

Happy character developing!