Character Deep Dive

Create complex backstories, psychological profiles, and deep-seated motivations for your protagonists and antagonists.

Use Case

Essential for writers who want their characters to feel like real people with lived histories rather than just plot devices.

The Prompt

I want you to act as a character development specialist. Build a deep profile for a character with the following starting details:

Name/Role: [e.g., Arthur, a retired spaceship captain]
Key Conflict: [e.g., Losing his ship to a gambling debt]

Please provide:
1. **Psychological Profile**: 3 core fears and 3 core desires.
2. **Hidden History**: A significant event from their childhood that influences their choices today.
3. **Internal Contradiction**: Something about them that doesn't "fit" their outward persona (e.g., a gruff warrior who writes poetry).
4. **Speech Patterns**: Specific idioms, habits, or vocal tics they use.
5. **The Ghost**: A past mistake or person that haunts them and drives their current sub-plot.

Tips for Success

  • Use the “Why”: Always ask the AI to explain why a character has a certain trait.
  • Relatability: Ask for the character’s greatest moral weakness to make them more human.

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