#oc asks

These are more focused on the background stuff rather than the usual "what would the character do in XY situation" kinds of asks. I've been looking for something like this for quite a while and in the end decided to make my own. Feel free to use, go wild, enjoy

What was the original thought that led to the creation of this character?

How long was the process before the character reached its final version? (or a version that would be clearly recognizable as the character?)

What was the first thing you decided on, the character's name, appearance, personality or their role in the story?

And reverse, which one of the four things did you struggle with the most?

How did you choose their name and why? Was it simply based on vibes or is there any specific meaning behind the name? Are the reasons behind their name different in- and out of universe?

What was the thought process behind their appearance? Did you go mostly for the aesthetic or are there other reasons they look the way they do?

What is an aspect of their appearance that you like the most?

What is the origin of their personality? And let's be honest - how much of it is projecting?

How big is their role in the story? Do they make a frequent appearance or are they a character with little "screentime" but big influence? Or are they just a favourite background guy?

What is their main character arc in the story? Where do they start and how do they develop? Do they get a happy ending or is their story a tragic one?

Is there any existing character from other media that your character resembles? Was the resemblance intentional or was it a coincidence?

Do you have a playlist for the character? What songs do you associate with them and why?

Do you have a voice claim for the character? What do you imagine the character sounds like?

Do you have any quotes tied to the character, either from the story itself or from another source that fit them?

Have you ever made a moodboard for them?

Is there any memes or running jokes associated with the character, both in- and out of universe?

Are there any motifs or symbols associated with the character? How are they represented, in their design, personality or in some other way?

Does the character have other characters connected to them? Do you have a family tree and "offscreen" connections made up for them or do they exist in a vacuum purely for the purpose of the story?

What is your general favourite thing about the character? What is your least favourite?

Which one of your ocs would you want to dress like if you could get away with it?

Which one of your ocs *actually *dresses the most similarly to you?

What is a fact about one of your ocs that you've never gotten to share with someone before?

Which one of your ocs do you wish people would pay more attention to?

Do you ever put your ocs into alternative universes/settings? If you do, tell us about one of them!

Do you have any ocs who started out as fan characters, or as adaptations of canon characters who eventually became their own thing? If so, what did their character progression look like?

Which of your ocs has the most tragic backstory and why?

Which one of your ocs would you consider the weirdest, and why?

Which of your ocs do you think you would get along with best in real life?

Which one of your ocs do you think you would dislike the most in real life?

Do you have an oc "type?" (AKA, are there any design or characterization trends that you notice popping up amongst your characters?)

Do you ship any of your ocs together? If so, introduce one of the pairings!

Are any of your ocs enemies? If so, why are they opposed to one another?

Have any of your ocs been re-written? If so, what did their old version look like vs their new one?

What's your OC's favorite cuddling position?

What's their favorite comfort food that they eat when they're sad?

What's a secret passion of theirs?

What's an item that is deeply important and special to them? What makes it so special?

Do they have any collections?

What does their laugh sound like?

If they were in a book, how would they describe themselves?

If they were in a book how would they be described by others/ the narrator?

What's something they will never fail to get excited over?

How many pillows do they sleep with?

What's their favorite thing that their partner (if they have one) has ever said to them?

What's the sweetest thing they've ever said to their partner (if they have one)?

What's the most memorable compliment they've ever been given?

What's something they unashamedly adore?

What (kind of or specific) outfit do they feel most comfortable with?

Do they have a "lucky" item?

What's their sleeping position when they're on their own?

What's their favorite scent?

What's their favorite texture?

What's something they do absentmindedly that their partner (if they have one) finds adorable

What's their dream date like

Do they have a best friend? If so who is it?

Do they like having their hair played with?

What's their favorite (non-sexual) place to be kissed?

What's their favorite place to kiss their partner?

What do they love about their friends?

What's their favorite childhood memory?

What makes them feel safe?

What's the cutest thing their pet does (if they have one)?

What's their favorite animal?

If they could have any pet, what would it be?

What's their favorite thing to do with their partner?

What's their favorite room in their home (if they have one)?

What do they taste like when kissed?

Some simple questions to get to know your rpg OCs!

What is your OC’s full name?

What nicknames, titles, or other terms of address does your OC have? Is there one they prefer?

What is your OC’s gender and sexuality?

How old is your OC? When is their birthday?

Where is your OC from? Where do they live currently?

How large is your OC's family?

Who is your OC's best or closest friend?

What language(s) does your OC speak?

What color is your OC’s hair? How do they wear it?

What color are your OC’s eyes?

What is your OC’s race/species/ethnicity?

What class is your OC? What’s their subclass?

What weapon and/or equipment does your OC use most regularly?

What kind of armor or protection does your OC wear most regularly?

What is your OC’s background?

What is your OC’s occupation?

What is your OC’s zodiac sign?

What is your OC’s Myers-Briggs type?

What is your OC’s enneagram type?

What tarot card best represents your OC?

What is your OC's alignment?

What is a song you associate with your OC?

What color do you associate with your OC? What’s their favorite color?

What is your OC afraid of?

How many siblings does your character have?

Where does your character fall in the birth order?

What is the age gap between each sibling?

Are they full siblings, half-siblings, step-siblings, or adopted?

Do they all live together? If not, why?

Who does your character connect with the most?

Were they raised together from early childhood, or brought together later?

What is your character’s earliest memory involving a sibling?

How did they feel when each sibling was born or arrived? (excited, jealous, confused, or indifferent?)

Who did they bond with first growing up?

Were they compared to a sibling often as a child?

Who took the role or a mentor?

Who got into trouble first, and who got blamed?

Who does your character struggles with the most?

Is the affection between siblings openly shown or mostly unspoken?

Do they trust their siblings with secrets?

Who do they go to when in a crisis?

Is there love mixed with resentment?

Do they feel responsible for any sibling’s happiness or safety?

Which traits do the siblings share?

Which traits clash the most?

Who is more responsible? More reckless?

Who is more emotionally expressive?

Which ones are complete opposites? Do they fight over it?

Does the character define themselves by not being like a sibling?

Do others mistake siblings for each other in behavior or reputation?

What “role” does each sibling play? (protector, peacemaker, rebel, golden child, outsider….)

Was this role chosen or forced onto them?

Who parents the others when the adults fail?

Who gets away with the most?

Who is expected to succeed?

Who is underestimated?

Who usually “wins” arguments?

Has your character ever taken punishment for a sibling?

Who steps in when things go too far?

Would your character lie to protect a sibling?

Have the siblings ever failed to protect one another?

Do they believe family should always come first?

How do the siblings usually hang out together?