The Architect's Guide to Character
An Integrated Workflow for Psychologically Resonant Storytelling
Building a Neuro-Psychological Blueprint
Use the sliders to define your character's core personality based on the Big Five model. This profile will serve as the foundation for their motivations, actions, and growth throughout the story.
Mapping Traits to Motivation & Conflict
Explore how each personality trait translates into tangible narrative elements. Click on a trait to see how high and low scores can generate motivations, strengths, weaknesses, and story conflicts.
The Nuance of Personhood: Utilizing Facets
The most compelling characters often have internal contradictions. Select a primary trait and then a contrasting facet to discover how these inner tensions can create a profound and relatable character arc.
Select a trait and a facet to see the resulting internal conflict.
Plotting for Psychological Transformation
A character's personality isn't static. The plot should be a series of challenges that test their core traits, forcing growth and change. Use this section to connect your character's psychology to the narrative ecosystem.
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