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If they had directions and a few chances to practice, how well could your character perform a magic trick? (Or can they already perform magic tricks?)

Your character has been given a table at some sort of vendor fair. What are they selling? (Even if they wouldn't do this sort of thing, what would they hypothetically sell, or even just advertise?)

Somebody decides to distance themself from your character, or even cut them off entirely. Why? How does your character feel about this?

Your character visits an antique store. What do they buy?

If you were making a playlist for your character, would it be easier to compile songs that relate to them/their story, or songs they would listen to themself?

Does anybody worry about your character? Why? Does your character know?

If your character goes someplace fun--think zoo, amusement park, fair, boardwalk, etc--what do they spend their money on, if anything? Snacks? Souvenirs? Gifts for other people? If they don't buy anything, why not? Are they broke? Trying to be responsible? Just not interested enough in anything?

Your character has been asked a very silly question with a seemingly obvious answer. How do they respond? Are they kind and patient about it, or do they give a sarcastic answer? Do they try to be polite only to be betrayed by the look on their face?

How does your character keep track of important dates? Calendar? Alarms or reminders? Leaving notes for themself? Being reminded by other people?

Will your character sit through a bad movie just to stare at a cute actor?

How high is your character's need for attention? Do they feel ignored or unappreciated when this isn't actually the case? Or do they wish people would leave them the hell alone any time somebody asks how they're doing?

Your character is given some food. They have no idea what it is or what's in it. What do they do?

What's the most intense ride your character would go on at an amusement park? Will they take on the highest roller coaster there, or are the teacups too much for them?

Does/has your character ever needed any kind of special care? What kind, and for what? Did/do they actually get said care?

Is your character good at doing hard things? Will they persist and keep trying, or do they give up as soon as they think something might be too challenging?

How does your character feel about being vulnerable? Are there instances where they're more or less okay with it than usual?

Your character is given the ability to transfer their pain (physical or emotional, your choice) to somebody else. Do they use it? If so, on who? Under what circumstances?

If your character was stricken with some sort of amnesia that wiped their memory of all their life, what would be some sort of sensory stimulus that helped them recall something, or at least gave them a strong feeling?

Is your character anybody's emergency contact? Additionally, who would your character's emergency contact be?

Does your character shave? Where, if so? Any special reason why or why not?

How does your character feel about buffets?

If your character could have any one feasible request filled right now--something that somebody could realistically do for them--what would they ask for?

How much does your character push back when they're being treated badly? How do they push back? Does it work?

Who is the devil on your character’s shoulder? Who is the angel? Are these voices literal, as in people in your character's life urging them to do things, or just people they think of when making decisions?

Is your character the angel or devil on anybody's shoulder?

Are your character's needs being met? What is a need they have that often goes neglected?

When things are going badly for your character, who or what is most often to blame?

Your character is asked to draw a person, any person. Who do they draw? Why do they choose that person? Is there anything special about how they portray them?

Your character is given a virtual pet, like a Tamagotchi. How invested in it are they?

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In terms of age compared to species, who is your oldest ordinary mortal OC? Who is your oldest OC who's immortal or otherwise has an unusually extended lifespan?

In terms of age compared to species, who is your youngest OC? Do you have any OCs who are very young for their species but old compared to others (for example, a 200 year old alien who's just a teen on their own planet compared to a 45 year old human)?

Do you have any OCs who are reflective of a specific time or interest in your life?

Who are some OCs you'd like to develop more right now? If you'd like, list one tidbit about each of them to get the juices flowing.

Who are some OCs who are really on your brain right now? Give them a little introduction, even if you don't think they need it.

What's something you'd like to have more of in your OCs? It could be anything--certain physical features, some branch of diversity, genre elements, more detail into an area of their lives, etc.

Do you have any OCs whose pronouns aren't traditional for their gender? (For example, a woman who uses he/him, or anything that might throw somebody off if they didn't know better)

What are some common problems or struggles that many of your OCs have?

Which OCs are most like you? In what ways?

Which OCs are most like who you want to be? In what ways?

On a scale from Connecticut Clark to Malfina (or, in layman's terms, Just Some Guy to Badass Magical Creature), where do most of your OCs fall? Are there any major outliers?

If you could bring just one of your OCs to life, who would it be? Why them?

What's a piece of yourself or your life that you insert into a lot of your OCs? Is it deliberate, or just something that happens?

Do you have any current plans for any of your OCs? Development or changes? Art or writing in the works? Just fun stuff like playing dress up with them?

If you could sort your OCs into a handful of personality types, what would the main categories be? Which OCs perfectly embody each one?

What's your favorite work--visual art, written work, something more involved like a game, etc--that you've made for any of your OCs?

Do you have any OCs who fell flat after you created them? What's something you could do to breathe some life back into them? (For example, changing up their story or their look, giving them connections to other OCs, etc)

Who is your shortest adult OC relative to species? Who is your shortest adult OC in general, including creatures that are naturally tiny?

Who is your tallest OC relative to species? Who is your tallest OC in general, including creatures that are naturally large?

Do you have any OCs who were created for very specific purposes? Have they remained in that purpose or evolved into something else?

Looking at your OCs now and your OCs from many years ago, what's something that's changed overall among them? Are they the same batch of OCs you've always had? If so, how have they evolved? Or are they mostly new OCs? How are they different from the old ones?

Which of your OCs would be somebody's hear me out?

Who are some of your favorite OC combos? It can be any type of relationship--enemies, friends, partners, family, whatever. Why do you like that combo so much?

What do you most often use your OCs for? Stories? Drawings? Roleplay? Something business-related? Just playing and pondering?

Have other people drawn your OCs, either through a commission, as fanart, or as a gift? If so, which one has the most art? If not, which one would you dream of seeing drawn by another artist?

If you could switch lives with one of your OCs, who would you pick? Would they be happy with the swap?

Which of your OCs would be best turned into a marketable plushie?

The OC police are here to confiscate your OCs for being mistreated. What is their case against you? Do you have an argument for why they're safe in your hands?

Think of three songs you recently listened to. Which OCs can you see singing along to each one? (If not singing along, at least enjoying?)

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Name an OC who people would describe as…

…stylish.

…sweet.

…ugly.

…cranky.

…adorable.

…funny.

…hot.

…annoying.

…weird.

…creepy.

…intelligent.

...clumsy.

…dumb.

…talented.

…creative.

…spooky.

…finicky.

…bossy.

…quiet.

…shy.

…friendly.

…loud.

…mean.

…generous.

...dorky.

...emotional.

…helpful.

…gloomy.

…cheerful.

…brave.

…reckless.

…nervous.

…gentle.

…neat.

…disorganized.

…rough.

…affectionate.

…wimpy.

...aloof.

…tough.

…cool.

…elegant.

…unlucky.

…grubby.

...big.

...tiny.

...clingy.

...stoic.

...gross.