The method
Use this prompt to generate detailed character archetypes for your stories. Input the desired genre, setting, and a brief description of the story’s theme. Adapt outputs to different LLMs by refining the initial instructions.
The prompts
Prompt 1
Imagine you are a master storyteller, skilled in crafting compelling characters. I need you to create three distinct character archetypes for a fantasy novel set in a medieval kingdom where magic is commonplace. The main theme of the novel is the struggle between tradition and innovation. For each archetype, provide a detailed description of their personality, background, motivations, skills, and potential conflicts. Include specific examples of how each character might contribute to the overall narrative and interact with other characters. Consider using archetypes such as 'The Wise Mentor', 'The Reluctant Hero', and 'The Ambitious Innovator'.
Prompt 2
Let's brainstorm some character archetypes! We're writing a science fiction story set on a colonized Mars in the year 2342. Society is highly stratified, with a wealthy elite living in biodomes and a working class toiling in resource extraction. The central theme revolves around social inequality and rebellion. Generate three different character archetypes that would fit into this setting. Detail their roles in society, their key attributes, and potential relationships to other characters, and how they can affect the development of the story. Some possible ideas include: 'The Corporate Enforcer', 'The Underground Hacker', and 'The Disillusioned Aristocrat'. Provide specific traits and background stories for each.