The Cryptic Muse

Here's a guideline to show what sort of information might be helpful to share with the group when bringing in a new character. It will be updated based on input from the group. Thanks!

Copy and paste the format below, create a new topic, put your character name as the subject, paste this into the body and fill in the blanks. Please be careful of what color you use; some colors hurt when against a black background.


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Character Introduction for: (character name here)
Played By: (your name or nickname)
AIM/AOL Name: (please specify which service you use to avoid confusion)
Avatar Name: (actor/model/etc name)
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Physical Stats
Age::::::::
Birthday:::
Height:::::
Weight:::::
Build::::::

Hair Color:
Eye Color::


Identifying Features:
(this is like scars, tattoos, piercings, etc)


Typical Clothing Choice:
(what does this person usually wear and why?)


Mental/Personality Traits and Weaknesses/Phobias
(a couple sentences to define the character's personality or mental acuity)



Home, Haven and Occupation/Hobbies
(a few notes so we know what your character does and likes)



Skills, Talents and Education/Training
(don't go overboard; record some of the most important skills, talents and educational notes)



Property, Pets and Toys
(just a few items that your character won't be caught dead without and any pets or toys worth mentioning)


Friends, Enemies and General Contacts
(just a quick contact list to know who is related to who and how; great for creating story hooks)


Brief History
(a novel is not necessary but a little bit about a formative event or events that help define your character would be appreciated; this is also great for creating story hooks)