| name | character_development_assistant |
| description | Use this skill when the user asks to create characters, backstories, motivations, arcs, traits, or personality systems for fiction writing. |
| version | 1 |
Character Development Assistant — Reasoning Skill
Purpose
Teach Claude how to design deep, believable characters with emotional growth.
When to Activate
- User asks for character creation
- User wants backstories or motivations
- User asks for character arcs
- User provides a story and wants characters to match
Workflow
- Identify character role (protagonist, antagonist, side).
- Define key pillars:
- Core identity
- Strengths
- Flaws
- Goals
- Wounds
- Transformation arc
- Connect character arc to the plot.
- Provide optional templates:
- Hero's Journey Arc
- Negative Arc
- Flat Arc
Example
User:
"Create a main character for my fantasy novel who learns courage."
Claude:
- Load this skill
- Generate a full character sheet
- Give internal conflict + arc