Roleplaying is one of the most fun things in Waterdeep but its not easy and it doesn't come without hard work. Therefore this light tutorial allows a swift look at the things needed to roleplay. There are many ways to roleplay and this tutorial does not cover them all, but you do not have to be elite to roleplay. All it requires is some imagination.
Step 1
At first, try to visualise your character. Then, try to describe the way he/she looks like and put that in your description. If you have a hard time doing this, it may help thinking of fantasy creatures or movies such as 'Lord of the Rings' for inspiration. Try to feel your character inside you, as in try to become your character emotionally. In a a way it is like acting, except you are the director, producer and actors all at once as you tell your own tale.
Step 2
- Is the character evil, good or neutral. Is the character aggressive or defensive, scared or scary? And so on, and so on. Think of the characters attitude and keep in mind why the character is that way.
- Where and when was the character born or created?
- Who was his/her family and were they important? And if so, why?
- Where did your character spend its youth?
- Why did your character spend its youth there?
- Is the character in a clan? (See the clan help for roleplay tips) Why did your character join this clan?
- Any plans for the future and if so, what are they?
- Does your character like ice cream? Does your character swim of have fun? These small things are the things that makes one character different from others.
- Does your characters have friends or enemies, and why are they enemies or friends?
More personal stuff:
- How does your character react on things that happen in the Realms? Examples: the news, accusations, gossip, etc.
- Is (s)he always out for fights?
- Is (s)he always out for money? For their own benefit?
- Is (s)he greedy?
- Is (s)he seductive?
- Is (s)he a born leader?
- Is (s)he respectful?
- Is (s)he the kind of person that shares what he/she has?
- Is (s)he selfish?
- What kind of language does (s)he use?
- What is your characters age? Does the appearance of your character fit the age?
