muse things send a prompt for some character facts.
SELF + HEALTH
how do they see themselves?
how do they want to be seen by others?
what is their life motto?
would they rather lead or follow?
what motivates them?
are they most likely to fight with their fists or their tongue?
do they have any pet peeves?
what do they most regret?
what achievement are they most proud of?
what would they like to improve on?
do they have any scars?
do they have a disability?
do they have any allergies or food intolerances?
do they have any long-term illnesses or injuries?
PERSONALITY
describe their personality in one word.
their predominant emotion?
someone wrongs them. do they respond with revenge or forgiveness?
do they make snap judgments or take time to consider?
are they a glass half-full or a glass half-empty kind of person?
do they express themselves through words or deeds?
how often do they lie?
do they listen to their head or their heart while making a decision?
HABITS
how organized/disorganized are they?
do they have any routines?
talk about their mannerisms.
is there an item they take with them wherever they go?
good habits and bad habits.
THOUGHTS
their views on formal education vs self-education?
what are their thoughts on animals?
how much do they care what people think about them?
do they enjoy being the center of attention? why or why not?
how do they feel about learning?
which do they value more: creativity or practicality?
thoughts on material possessions?
would they rather win an argument or avoid conflict?
views on people in general?
what qualities do they admire in other people?
how do they feel about fun?
what do they want written on their tombstone?
what would an ideal day, in their mind, be like?
thoughts on privacy? (are they private or are they “tmi”?)
thoughts on superstitions or the occult? (do they believe, not believe, etc.)
what are their religious views?
WHAT IF’S
if they could go anywhere, where would they go?
if they could change anything, what would they choose?
if they could only bring two things with them, what what they be?
if they could go back in time and undo one of their own actions, which would it be?
if they could contact one person for help, who would it be?
if they could save one person, who would it be?
if they had good news, who would hear it first?
if they were leaving, who get the first goodbye?
LAST TIMES
when was the last time they cried?
when was the last time they smiled?
when was the last time they laughed?
when was the last time they felt brave?
when was the last time they felt scared?
THE PAST
where did they grow up?
how would they describe their family?
what was their childhood like?
what did they want to be when they grew up?
as a child, what were they most likely to be found doing?
the worst thing that has ever happened to them.
the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to them.
the best thing that has ever happened to them.
which memory stands out most clearly?
THE FUTURE
biggest and smallest short term goal?
biggest and smallest long term goal?
where do they see themselves 5 years from today?
do they believe in happy endings?
are they afraid of dying? why or why not?
TOUGH STUFF
do they have any phobias?
do they get nightmares?
what kind of person are they?
would they let someone take the blame for something they did?
what are they insecure about?
what is one way to earn their trust?
what is one way to lose their trust?
one thing they would hate anyone to know about them.
they have to pick one: to be loved, to be feared, or to be admired.
have they ever been bullied or teased?
FUN STUFF
what is their character archetype?
what are they confident about?
talk about their moral alignment.
describe them in three words.
describe their aesthetic.
what will make them laugh?
what makes them feel safe?
favorite color and the reason for it.
favorite book genre?
favorite movie genre?
favorite type of muse?
if they could have a superpower, what would they choose?
do they have a role model?
what is their personal kryptonite?
how do they entertain themselves?
