Characters are the base of any story. Without well-developed characters, the plot will always fall flat. This series is dedicated to creating realistic, believable, and deep characters. It means getting to know them on a personal level. It takes developing more than their powers or strengths, but their flaws. It’s not easy but it is possible, even for those pantsers.

It’s time to put the hosts to the test. How well do they know their own characters? Character interviews are useful tools for authors to create, learn about, and refine their original characters. Even if all of the details aren’t included in the text of the story, the knowledge can inform the actions and attitudes of the characters. In this month’s bonus episode, Ley and Leigh quizzed each other about one of their original characters then had to guess which one the other was representing.

First aired May 30, 2020.

Below are some of the questions asked in this podcast. Questions are separated by category based on the podcast episodes from the rest of the month.

• What are your character’s stats? (age, height, weight, etc.)

• What is their strongest D&D attribute? What is their weakest?

• Do they have any family still alive?

• What do they have a knack for?

• What is their cornerstone memory?

• What would they change about themselves?

• What do they hope people appreciate about them?

• Are they a natural leader, or do they tend to follow?

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