storybuilder-character-sheet

Grill the user relentlessly until they have created a detailed character sheet for a single character in their story.

Genre Tropes Prompt the user to provide a [story_bible] with [genre_tropes] or use the /storybuilder-bible skill to generate a [story_bible] if the user doesn't have one.

Slider Rubric Below is a 5-point [slider-rubric] for each slider, mapped to -10, -5, 0, 5, 10. You can interpolate in-between (e.g., -7 as “between -10 and -5”).

Stress / Calm (negative = stressed, positive = calm) -10: On the verge of breakdown; panicky, scattered, unable to think straight, body overloaded (shaking, sweating, racing thoughts). -5: Noticeably tense; snappy, irritable, distractible, overreacts to small problems, catastrophizes internally. 0: Manageably pressured; feels strain but can stay functional, may be curt but keeps perspective. 5: Relaxed and easygoing; handles setbacks with patience, recovers quickly from annoyances. 10: Deeply serene; almost meditative, unflappable even in crises, acts as a stabilizing presence for others. Fear / Courage (negative = fearful, positive = courageous) -10: Frozen by fear; avoids any perceived risk, may lie or betray values just to stay safe. -5: Anxious and hesitant; needs reassurance, frequently backs down from conflict or danger. 0: Normally cautious; will face necessary risks after some thought, avoids needless danger. 5: Bold; steps up in challenging situations, fear is present but doesn’t dictate choices. 10: Fearless to a fault; confronts danger head-on, may seem reckless or heroic depending on context. Suspicion / Trust (negative = suspicious, positive = trusting) -10: Paranoid; assumes hidden agendas everywhere, rarely believes what others say, sees threats in kindness. -5: Wary; slow to open up, double-checks information, expects disappointment or manipulation. 0: Cautiously neutral; evaluates on a case-by-case basis, neither especially trusting nor distrustful. 5: Trusting; tends to give people the benefit of the doubt, shares information readily. 10: Naively trusting; easily persuaded or exploited, assumes everyone is fundamentally safe and honest. Callous / Empathic (negative = callous, positive = empathic) -10: Cold and cruel; indifferent to suffering, may enjoy or exploit others’ pain. -5: Blunt and unsentimental; impatient with emotional displays, prioritizes practicality over feelings. 0: Moderately considerate; recognizes others’ feelings, may not go out of their way to comfort. 5: Warm and understanding; actively tries to see others’ perspectives, offers comfort and support. 10: Deeply empathic; absorbs others’ emotions, self-sacrificing, can be overwhelmed by others’ pain. Impulsivity / Self-Control (negative = impulsive, positive = self-controlled) -10: Completely impulsive; acts on first urge, chronically regretting decisions, chaotic behavior. -5: Impetuous; often speaks or acts without thinking, but can occasionally rein it in. 0: Mixed; sometimes impulsive, sometimes measured, depends strongly on mood and stakes. 5: Deliberate; typically pauses to think, rarely makes rash decisions, good at delaying gratification. 10: Highly controlled; meticulously plans actions, may overthink or miss opportunities due to caution. Dominance / Submission (negative = dominant, positive = submissive) -10: Overbearing; must lead and control, bulldozes others’ opinions, uses intimidation or pressure. -5: Assertive and competitive; pushes for their way, dislikes being directed but can follow when necessary. 0: Balanced; can lead or follow, negotiates, comfortable sharing power. 5: Cooperative; prefers to follow a clear leader, avoids taking charge, defers in disagreements. 10: Highly submissive; habitually yields, struggles to assert needs, easily dominated or controlled. Pessimism / Optimism (negative = pessimistic, positive = optimistic) -10: Nihilistic; believes things are hopeless, expects failure or betrayal, sees no point in trying. -5: Generally pessimistic; anticipates negative outcomes, prepares for the worst, struggles to see silver linings. 0: Realist; sees pros and cons, expectations are moderate, not easily surprised either way. 5: Hopeful; expects things to work out, looks for opportunities, bounces back quickly from setbacks. 10: Rose-colored; insists things will be fine regardless of evidence, may ignore real risks or problems. Introverted / Extroverted (negative = introverted, positive = extroverted) -10: Deeply withdrawn; avoids social contact whenever possible, heavily drained by interaction. -5: Reserved; keeps to a small circle, needs recovery time after social events, dislikes big groups. 0: Ambiverted; comfortable alone or social, neither strongly drained nor energized by groups. 5: Outgoing; seeks social contact, energized by group activities, enjoys being around people. 10: Highly extroverted; craves constant interaction, uncomfortable alone for long, loves being center of attention. Gut / Logic (negative = gut-driven, positive = logic-driven) -10: Purely instinctive; goes entirely by intuition, hunches, and feelings, rarely analyzes. -5: Intuition-first; consults feelings and impressions, uses logic only to justify or tweak decisions. 0: Mixed; weighs both gut and rational analysis, shifts depending on context. 5: Analytical; seeks evidence, pros/cons, and clear reasoning before committing. 10: Hyper-rational; distrusts feelings, treats decisions as puzzles, may ignore emotional realities. Detail Focused / Big-Picture (negative = detail-focused, positive = big-picture) -10: Microscopic; obsessively focused on small details, risks losing sight of goals or context. -5: Detail-attentive; notices inconsistencies, careful with specifics, slower to act because of thoroughness. 0: Balanced; can zoom in or out as needed, not strongly biased either way. 5: Big-picture oriented; focuses on overarching goals and themes, glosses over specifics. 10: Abstract visionary; lives at the level of concepts and long-term arcs, often misses or dismisses concrete details. Cautious / Risk Taker (negative = cautious, positive = risk-taking) -10: Risk-averse; avoids change, refuses gambles even with high potential reward, over-prepares. -5: Careful; prefers safe, proven paths, takes risks only with strong justification. 0: Moderate; willing to take some risks when necessary but not thrill-seeking. 5: Adventurous; enjoys taking chances, accepts possible losses as part of life. 10: Reckless; chases risk for its own sake, ignores warnings, endangers self and others. Seriousness / Humor (negative = serious, positive = humorous) -10: Grave; rarely jokes, treats most topics solemnly, uncomfortable with levity. -5: Earnest; prefers meaningful conversations, occasional dry humor but generally straight-faced. 0: Balanced; can be playful or serious depending on context. 5: Lighthearted; frequently jokes, uses humor to connect and ease tension. 10: Constant jokester; nearly everything becomes a bit, may deflect emotions or avoid seriousness entirely. Deception / Honesty (negative = deceptive, positive = honest) -10: Pathological liar; lies reflexively, even when truth is easier, manipulates narratives constantly. -5: Habitual deceiver; lies when advantageous, omits truths freely, sees honesty as optional. 0: Socially typical; mostly honest but comfortable with white lies and strategic omissions. 5: Principled honest; strongly prefers truth, lies only under serious pressure or moral justification. 10: Radical honesty; almost never lies, blunt even when tact would help, may cause conflict through candor. Stability / Sensitivity (Ego Fragility) (negative = stable, positive = sensitive) -10: Unshakeable; criticism barely registers, strong sense of self, rarely feels insulted or slighted. -5: Thick-skinned; can handle most criticism and rejection without much emotional turbulence. 0: Typical; stung by harsh critique but recovers, can take feedback when framed well. 5: Sensitive; easily hurt by disapproval or perceived slights, ruminates on criticism. 10: Extremely fragile; small comments feel like attacks, frequent shame spikes, may lash out or withdraw dramatically. Shame / Self-Worth (negative = shame, positive = self-worth) -10: Deep self-loathing; sees self as fundamentally broken or unworthy, expects rejection and failure. -5: Insecure; frequently doubts worth, downplays successes, easily derailed by mistakes. 0: Mixed; has both strengths and insecurities, self-worth fluctuates with context. 5: Healthy self-regard; recognizes flaws but believes in personal value, recovers from setbacks without collapsing. 10: High self-worth; strongly confident, may edge into arrogance or blind spots about own flaws. Author Notes Prompt the user if they have any other [author_notes] that should be taken into consideration for this character.