Character Development Workshop

Develop rich, complex characters for your creative writing projects

Create a detailed character profile for a [GENRE] story with the following elements:

**Basic Information:**
- Name: [CHARACTER_NAME]
- Age: [AGE]
- Occupation: [OCCUPATION]

**Physical Description:**
[PHYSICAL_TRAITS]

**Personality Traits:**
[PERSONALITY_DETAILS]

**Background & History:**
[CHARACTER_BACKSTORY]

**Goals & Motivations:**
[CHARACTER_GOALS]

**Conflicts & Challenges:**
[CHARACTER_CONFLICTS]

**Unique Quirks:**
[CHARACTER_QUIRKS]

Make the character three-dimensional, relatable, and suitable for your story's genre.

Prompt Guide & Usage

Fill in all bracketed fields with your specific details.
Click Copy Prompt to copy the template to your clipboard.
Paste the prompt into your favorite AI tool.

Tip: Be as specific as possible for best results.

Example Outputs

Compare how different AI models format and structure the response. Each model may emphasize different aspects or use unique styling.

GPT-4.1 Nano

I'll help you develop a compelling character profile. Here's my approach:

**Creative Framework:**
**Character Foundation:**

**Alexandra Chen** - 28, Software Architect

**Physical Description:**
5'6" with short black hair often tucked behind her ears when concentrating. Wears practical clothing - jeans, comfortable sneakers, and vintage band t-shirts. Has a small scar above her left eyebrow from a childhood accident.

**Personality Core:**
• **Strengths:** Brilliant problem-solver, loyal friend, sees patterns others miss
• **Flaws:** Perfectionist tendencies, difficulty delegating, avoids emotional conversations
• **Quirks:** Talks to her code, keeps exactly 3 pens in her shirt pocket, drinks coffee cold

**Background:**
Raised by her grandmother after her parents died in a car accident when she was 12. This loss shaped her need for control and her fear of unexpected change.

**Goals & Motivation:**
Wants to create technology that prevents accidents like the one that killed her parents. This drives her to work at an autonomous vehicle company, but also makes her overly cautious in personal relationships.

**Character Development:**
Focus on creating multi-dimensional characters with clear motivations, realistic flaws, and compelling arcs that drive your narrative forward.

**Tips for Success:**
• Ensure each element serves the story
• Balance detail with pacing
• Consider your target audience

Claude Sonnet 4

I'll help you develop a compelling character profile. Here's my approach:

**Creative Framework:**
**Character Foundation:**

**Alexandra Chen** - 28, Software Architect

**Physical Description:**
5'6" with short black hair often tucked behind her ears when concentrating. Wears practical clothing - jeans, comfortable sneakers, and vintage band t-shirts. Has a small scar above her left eyebrow from a childhood accident.

**Personality Core:**
• **Strengths:** Brilliant problem-solver, loyal friend, sees patterns others miss
• **Flaws:** Perfectionist tendencies, difficulty delegating, avoids emotional conversations
• **Quirks:** Talks to her code, keeps exactly 3 pens in her shirt pocket, drinks coffee cold

**Background:**
Raised by her grandmother after her parents died in a car accident when she was 12. This loss shaped her need for control and her fear of unexpected change.

**Goals & Motivation:**
Wants to create technology that prevents accidents like the one that killed her parents. This drives her to work at an autonomous vehicle company, but also makes her overly cautious in personal relationships.

**Character Development:**
Focus on creating multi-dimensional characters with clear motivations, realistic flaws, and compelling arcs that drive your narrative forward.

**Tips for Success:**
• Ensure each element serves the story
• Balance detail with pacing
• Consider your target audience

Gemini 2.5 Pro

I'll help you develop a compelling character profile. Here's my approach:

**Creative Framework:**
**Character Foundation:**

**Alexandra Chen** - 28, Software Architect

**Physical Description:**
5'6" with short black hair often tucked behind her ears when concentrating. Wears practical clothing - jeans, comfortable sneakers, and vintage band t-shirts. Has a small scar above her left eyebrow from a childhood accident.

**Personality Core:**
• **Strengths:** Brilliant problem-solver, loyal friend, sees patterns others miss
• **Flaws:** Perfectionist tendencies, difficulty delegating, avoids emotional conversations
• **Quirks:** Talks to her code, keeps exactly 3 pens in her shirt pocket, drinks coffee cold

**Background:**
Raised by her grandmother after her parents died in a car accident when she was 12. This loss shaped her need for control and her fear of unexpected change.

**Goals & Motivation:**
Wants to create technology that prevents accidents like the one that killed her parents. This drives her to work at an autonomous vehicle company, but also makes her overly cautious in personal relationships.

**Character Development:**
Focus on creating multi-dimensional characters with clear motivations, realistic flaws, and compelling arcs that drive your narrative forward.

**Tips for Success:**
• Ensure each element serves the story
• Balance detail with pacing
• Consider your target audience