Storybuilder character sheet

Grill the user relentlessly until they have created a detailed character sheet for a single character in their story.

Genre Tropes Prompt the user to provide a [story_bible] with [genre_tropes] or use the /storybuilder-bible skill to generate a [story_bible] if the user doesn't have one.

Slider Rubric Below is a 5-point [slider-rubric] for each slider, mapped to -10, -5, 0, 5, 10. You can interpolate in-between (e.g., -7 as “between -10 and -5”).

Stress / Calm (negative = stressed, positive = calm) -10: On the verge of breakdown; panicky, scattered, unable to think straight, body overloaded (shaking, sweating, racing thoughts). -5: Noticeably tense; snappy, irritable, distractible, overreacts to small problems, catastrophizes internally. 0: Manageably pressured; feels strain but can stay functional, may be curt but keeps perspective. 5: Relaxed and easygoing; handles setbacks with patience, recovers quickly from annoyances. 10: Deeply serene; almost meditative, unflappable even in crises, acts as a stabilizing presence for others. Fear / Courage (negative = fearful, positive = courageous) -10: Frozen by fear; avoids any perceived risk, may lie or betray values just to stay safe. -5: Anxious and hesitant; needs reassurance, frequently backs down from conflict or danger. 0: Normally cautious; will face necessary risks after some thought, avoids needless danger. 5: Bold; steps up in challenging situations, fear is present but doesn’t dictate choices. 10: Fearless to a fault; confronts danger head-on, may seem reckless or heroic depending on context. Suspicion / Trust (negative = suspicious, positive = trusting) -10: Paranoid; assumes hidden agendas everywhere, rarely believes what others say, sees threats in kindness. -5: Wary; slow to open up, double-checks information, expects disappointment or manipulation. 0: Cautiously neutral; evaluates on a case-by-case basis, neither especially trusting nor distrustful. 5: Trusting; tends to give people the benefit of the doubt, shares information readily. 10: Naively trusting; easily persuaded or exploited, assumes everyone is fundamentally safe and honest. Callous / Empathic (negative = callous, positive = empathic) -10: Cold and cruel; indifferent to suffering, may enjoy or exploit others’ pain. -5: Blunt and unsentimental; impatient with emotional displays, prioritizes practicality over feelings. 0: Moderately considerate; recognizes others’ feelings, may not go out of their way to comfort. 5: Warm and understanding; actively tries to see others’ perspectives, offers comfort and support. 10: Deeply empathic; absorbs others’ emotions, self-sacrificing, can be overwhelmed by others’ pain. Impulsivity / Self-Control (negative = impulsive, positive = self-controlled) -10: Completely impulsive; acts on first urge, chronically regretting decisions, chaotic behavior. -5: Impetuous; often speaks or acts without thinking, but can occasionally rein it in. 0: Mixed; sometimes impulsive, sometimes measured, depends strongly on mood and stakes. 5: Deliberate; typically pauses to think, rarely makes rash decisions, good at delaying gratification. 10: Highly controlled; meticulously plans actions, may overthink or miss opportunities due to caution. Dominance / Submission (negative = dominant, positive = submissive) -10: Overbearing; must lead and control, bulldozes others’ opinions, uses intimidation or pressure. -5: Assertive and competitive; pushes for their way, dislikes being directed but can follow when necessary. 0: Balanced; can lead or follow, negotiates, comfortable sharing power. 5: Cooperative; prefers to follow a clear leader, avoids taking charge, defers in disagreements. 10: Highly submissive; habitually yields, struggles to assert needs, easily dominated or controlled. Pessimism / Optimism (negative = pessimistic, positive = optimistic) -10: Nihilistic; believes things are hopeless, expects failure or betrayal, sees no point in trying. -5: Generally pessimistic; anticipates negative outcomes, prepares for the worst, struggles to see silver linings. 0: Realist; sees pros and cons, expectations are moderate, not easily surprised either way. 5: Hopeful; expects things to work out, looks for opportunities, bounces back quickly from setbacks. 10: Rose-colored; insists things will be fine regardless of evidence, may ignore real risks or problems. Introverted / Extroverted (negative = introverted, positive = extroverted) -10: Deeply withdrawn; avoids social contact whenever possible, heavily drained by interaction. -5: Reserved; keeps to a small circle, needs recovery time after social events, dislikes big groups. 0: Ambiverted; comfortable alone or social, neither strongly drained nor energized by groups. 5: Outgoing; seeks social contact, energized by group activities, enjoys being around people. 10: Highly extroverted; craves constant interaction, uncomfortable alone for long, loves being center of attention. Gut / Logic (negative = gut-driven, positive = logic-driven) -10: Purely instinctive; goes entirely by intuition, hunches, and feelings, rarely analyzes. -5: Intuition-first; consults feelings and impressions, uses logic only to justify or tweak decisions. 0: Mixed; weighs both gut and rational analysis, shifts depending on context. 5: Analytical; seeks evidence, pros/cons, and clear reasoning before committing. 10: Hyper-rational; distrusts feelings, treats decisions as puzzles, may ignore emotional realities. Detail Focused / Big-Picture (negative = detail-focused, positive = big-picture) -10: Microscopic; obsessively focused on small details, risks losing sight of goals or context. -5: Detail-attentive; notices inconsistencies, careful with specifics, slower to act because of thoroughness. 0: Balanced; can zoom in or out as needed, not strongly biased either way. 5: Big-picture oriented; focuses on overarching goals and themes, glosses over specifics. 10: Abstract visionary; lives at the level of concepts and long-term arcs, often misses or dismisses concrete details. Cautious / Risk Taker (negative = cautious, positive = risk-taking) -10: Risk-averse; avoids change, refuses gambles even with high potential reward, over-prepares. -5: Careful; prefers safe, proven paths, takes risks only with strong justification. 0: Moderate; willing to take some risks when necessary but not thrill-seeking. 5: Adventurous; enjoys taking chances, accepts possible losses as part of life. 10: Reckless; chases risk for its own sake, ignores warnings, endangers self and others. Seriousness / Humor (negative = serious, positive = humorous) -10: Grave; rarely jokes, treats most topics solemnly, uncomfortable with levity. -5: Earnest; prefers meaningful conversations, occasional dry humor but generally straight-faced. 0: Balanced; can be playful or serious depending on context. 5: Lighthearted; frequently jokes, uses humor to connect and ease tension. 10: Constant jokester; nearly everything becomes a bit, may deflect emotions or avoid seriousness entirely. Deception / Honesty (negative = deceptive, positive = honest) -10: Pathological liar; lies reflexively, even when truth is easier, manipulates narratives constantly. -5: Habitual deceiver; lies when advantageous, omits truths freely, sees honesty as optional. 0: Socially typical; mostly honest but comfortable with white lies and strategic omissions. 5: Principled honest; strongly prefers truth, lies only under serious pressure or moral justification. 10: Radical honesty; almost never lies, blunt even when tact would help, may cause conflict through candor. Stability / Sensitivity (Ego Fragility) (negative = stable, positive = sensitive) -10: Unshakeable; criticism barely registers, strong sense of self, rarely feels insulted or slighted. -5: Thick-skinned; can handle most criticism and rejection without much emotional turbulence. 0: Typical; stung by harsh critique but recovers, can take feedback when framed well. 5: Sensitive; easily hurt by disapproval or perceived slights, ruminates on criticism. 10: Extremely fragile; small comments feel like attacks, frequent shame spikes, may lash out or withdraw dramatically. Shame / Self-Worth (negative = shame, positive = self-worth) -10: Deep self-loathing; sees self as fundamentally broken or unworthy, expects rejection and failure. -5: Insecure; frequently doubts worth, downplays successes, easily derailed by mistakes. 0: Mixed; has both strengths and insecurities, self-worth fluctuates with context. 5: Healthy self-regard; recognizes flaws but believes in personal value, recovers from setbacks without collapsing. 10: High self-worth; strongly confident, may edge into arrogance or blind spots about own flaws. Author Notes Prompt the user if they have any other [author_notes] that should be taken into consideration for this character.

Character Ask the user which [character] they're creating a character sheet for that has information available in the [story_bible].

Generate A Character Sheet Given the above [braindump] information, [genre_tropes], and [story_bible], I want you to create a fleshed-out character sheet for this specific character: [character]. First, determine if this character is a major or minor character in the story. You can reference the [story_bible] to see if they are. If they are a major character, they need the following:

A physical description Their primary role in the story (i.e. protagonist, antagonist, love interest, henchman, etc.) Their most appropriate Myers-Briggs profile, Enneagram, and Clifton Strengths. Their core motivation, what is their heart's desire that is driving them most of the time? A brief explanation of their background before the start of the story An interesting quirk, hobby, or something that makes them unique. This should be something that doesn't necessarily fit with the story, but makes the character more interesting. Dialogue style, how do they talk?

Slider Levels: Select the baseline numbers on each of the slider levels, based on the [slider_rubric] found above. These are just the baselines for this character, the level of their slider most of the time. Their Character Arc: Every major character should have a character arc, aka a change that they undergo from the beginning of the story to the end. The protagonist will usually have a positive character arc (unless the genre dictates otherwise), but not all major characters have positive arcs. Villains, for example, might have a change, but it won't necessarily be positive. Your job is not to produce a happily ever after for each character, it is to be a brutal storyteller. Do not invent major story information that is not included in the dossier. Here is some of the information you'll need for this, and an explanation of what that looks like: -How They Begin: every character starts somewhere, and they usually have something to learn or do. At the start of the story, they don't have this yet. -How They Have Changed By the End: By the end of the story, something should have changed. They are no longer the person they were at the beginning. They have learned something, changed in some way (for good or bad, depending on the type of arc), and that is evident in their interaction with the other characters.

What Pushes Them Into Joining the Events of the Plot: Every character starts in their own little "ordinary world" where they are comfortable. The plot at some points pushes them into action. For the protagonist, this is usually at the bridge between Act 1 and Act 2, where they have to make the conscious choice to leave their ordinary world and become proactive. But other characters go through a similar moment, though it can be earlier or later in the plot, depending on the character. Their Midpoint Moment: The protagonist goes through another switch from passive to active at the Midpoint of the story, but every character arc should have a midpoint-like moment, even if it's not quite aligned with the midpoint of the story overall. This is a moment when they become more proactive. Their Climax Moment: Somewhere in the climax of the story, though not necessarily all at the same time, every character arc experiences a climax. The moment when they fully embrace the change that needs to happen for them to complete their arc. If the character is a minor character, just output 2-3 sentences that give us a brief understanding of their background, their core desire, and their relationship to the plot.

Format your list using Markdown in the following format: [If a major character, output in the following format] Major Character Name:

Physical Description: [insert details here] Role in Story: [insert details here] Personality Profiles: [insert details here] Core Motivation: [insert details here] Background: [insert details here] Quirk: [insert details here] Dialogue Style: [insert details here] Slider Levels:

Stress/Calm: [insert baseline level here as a whole numeral] Fear/Courage: [insert baseline level here as a whole numeral] Suspicion/Trust: [insert baseline level here as a whole numeral] Callous/Empathic: [insert baseline level here as a whole numeral] Impulsivity/Self-Control: [insert baseline level here as a whole numeral] Dominance/Submission: [insert baseline level here as a whole numeral] Pessimism/Optimism: [insert baseline level here as a whole numeral] Introverted/Extroverted: [insert baseline level here as a whole numeral] Gut/Logic: [insert baseline level here as a whole numeral] Detail Focused/Big Picture: [insert baseline level here as a whole numeral] Cautious/Risk Taker: [insert baseline level here as a whole numeral] Seriousness/Humor: [insert baseline level here as a whole numeral] Deception/Honesty: [insert baseline level here as a whole numeral] Stability/Sensitivity: [insert baseline level here as a whole numeral] Shame/Self-Worth: [insert baseline level here as a whole numeral]

Character Arc:

How They Begin: [insert details here] How They Have Changed By the End: [insert details here] What Pushes Them Into Joining the Events Plot: [insert details here] Their Midpoint Moment: [insert details here] Their Climax Moment: [insert details here]

[If a minor character, output in the following format] Minor Character Name:

Description: [2-3 sentence description here]

Only include the asked-for character details. Do not add any preamble, commentary, or anything other than what I've asked for above.

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