One of the greatest gifts players can give each other is to buy into each other’s character stories. It’s easy to get wrapped up in your own narrative, but finding a place for yourself in a companion’s story makes both characters more dynamic and fun to play. This exercise will help you chart another character’s story so you can find ways to interact with it.
Companion’s name: ______________________, the:
Kindest
Wisest
Most formidable
Most resourceful
Cleverest
Most tragic
Bravest
person I have ever met.
Where are he, she, or they from?
Where did the character learn his, her, or their skills?
Why is she or he traveling with you?
What is the drive for the character’s quest?
Intellectual
Emotional
Spiritual
What five things does the character need to complete the quest that she, he, or they lack now?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
What three talents do you have that your friend lacks?
1.
2.
3.
Which of your talents is best suited to getting the character one of the things she or he needs to complete this quest?
Why does your character care about this?
What is your plan to further this mission next session?
What can you do to counsel the character through the tasks you cannot aid?