Writing Fantasy: Creating Characters With D&D (Vol. 2)

Some time ago I shared a post on how to write fantasy and took a look at how to create characters with D&D in a general way. This time, however, we’re going to see an example with one character I created recently for a story. You don’t need to use all the character options that Dungeons and Dragons give you. The trick to having fun and creating a compelling character is to flex the imagination muscle. You can change things as you write, and can make your characters as close to the game or as distant as you wish.

We can use D&D sheets to create characters, but these are just guides. You can add, invent, or erase from the list as you see fit. The idea is to start creating a character that will fit the Universe we have created previously. Let’s take an example from my pool of characters. Let me introduce you to Saga.

Status: Saga is a geek teen high fairy (high elf in D&D) who is studying to be a Bard. Her target is to be a trickster and a story-teller. She loves magic, creating illusions, and using words in weird ways. She likes traveling, and she’s eager on taking quests. At the moment she’s a loner, but she’s open to finding a traveling companion.