# Why create characters?
Characters are the actors of your narrative. By creating them on the platform, you can easily reuse them in your steps and events, and allow readers to learn more about them as the story unfolds.
Character sheets
Creating detailed character sheets helps you maintain character consistency throughout the story, and allows readers to view their traits at any time.
# Anatomy of a character sheet
| Field | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| First name | The character's first name | Elise |
| Last name | The family name | Duval |
| Nickname | An alias or short name | The Sorceress |
| Age | The character's age | 34 |
| Gender | Male, Female or Other | Female |
| Background | History and personality | Former archaeologist... |
| Avatar | Image representing the character | PNG/JPG image |
# Create a character
Access the list
In the side menu, click on "Characters".
Add a character
Click on "Add a character" in the top right corner.
Fill in the identity
Enter the basic information: first name, last name, nickname, age and gender.
Write the background
Describe the character's history, personality and motivations.
Add an avatar
Upload an image to visually represent your character.
# Custom fields
In addition to the standard fields, you can add custom fields to enrich your character's sheet:
- Profession — Detective, sorceress, pilot...
- Birthplace — For stories with a strong geographical component
- Distinguishing feature — Scar, tattoo, verbal tic...
- Relationships — Connections with other characters
- Secrets — Hidden information revealed progressively
Progressive revelation
You can choose not to reveal all of a character's information from the start. Some fields can be unlocked as the story progresses through steps.
# Using characters
Once created, your characters can be used in several ways:
- In events — As sender of emails or messages
- In steps — To unlock information about a character
- Viewing — The reader can view the character sheets of encountered characters
# Creation tips
- Give them flaws — Perfect characters are boring
- Create clear motivations — What does this character want?
- Think about relationships — How do they interact with others?
- Be consistent — The character must act according to their personality
- Avoid cliches — Or subvert them cleverly