Character Brief
As part of the Masterclass I took from The Narrative Department in Spring 2024, I was tasked with taking three disconnected ideas and creating a cohesive story spine to generate a 1-paragraph story pitch.
Through this exercise, the character of Kalarys, the protagonist of a Dark Fantasy RPG, was born. I fell in love with the game’s premise and her character, so I decided to flesh out her character into a complete Character Brief that would serve as a source of truth to be shared with other disciplines.
Genre:
Dark Fantasy RPG
My Roles:
Narrative Designer
Writer
Disclaimer: Images are not my own and are used purely to exemplify the mood and general idea for the character.
Contents
Story Pitch for a Dark Fantasy RPG
Protagonist Character Brief with relevant information and description
Exploration of the character’s importance for the Story and her importance for the Game
Detailed explanation of the character’s contribution to the Story Stack
Breakdown of the character’s narrative journey through the lenses of the Story Spine
Moodboard and Art/Animation notes