This will be the only time you'll see the phrase used. Get the term 'Mary Sue' out of your head right now before reading this. Likewise, if I'm going into details on some specifics that don't apply to your character, feel free to skip over that as well.īefore I get into breaking down a character, let me first start off by asking you to do one thing. This guide can be applied to original characters of any fandom or purely of your creation for your own story! If your setting doesn't include some parts, like having abilities, you can simply skip over that section. In this guide you'll find details on the importance of every aspect of an OC, from something seemingly insignificant as the name to the powers of a character. Hello! Welcome to my guide on the creation of a balanced, believable original character! Whether this is your first time creating a character and you want some advice on where to start, or you need to tweak your character, because you're unsatisfied with it, then you've come to the right place.
