Understanding you character

These questions can help players delve deeper into their characters' backgrounds, personalities, and motivations, leading to richer roleplaying experiences and more engaging storytelling at the gaming table.



  1. What motivates your character to adventure and seek out danger?
  2. How does your character feel about their upbringing and family background?
  3. What are your character's greatest fears and how do they cope with them?
  4. Describe a defining moment from your character's past that shaped who they are today.
  5. What are your character's long-term goals and aspirations?
  6. How does your character feel about the other members of the party?
  7. What is your character's moral compass like, and how do they make difficult decisions?
  8. Describe a personal challenge or flaw that your character struggles with.
  9. What is your character's most cherished possession, and why is it important to them?
  10. How does your character react under pressure or in life-threatening situations?
  11. What is your character's relationship with authority figures or institutions?
  12. Describe a significant friendship or rivalry from your character's past.
  13. What are your character's thoughts on love and romance?
  14. How does your character feel about their own race or species, and how do they perceive others?
  15. What does your character do in their free time when not adventuring?
  16. Describe a recurring dream or nightmare that your character experiences.
  17. What is your character's attitude towards magic, religion, or other supernatural forces?
  18. How does your character handle failure or setbacks?
  19. Describe a secret or hidden aspect of your character's personality or past.
  20. What does your character ultimately hope to achieve in life, beyond their current adventures?