Quick Start — 5 Minutes
Get your first character published fast. You can always deepen it later.
Tap + New Character
From the Library tab, tap the + button. Choose gender and start filling in the basics.
Add a name and avatar
Pick a name that fits the character's world. Tap the avatar circle to upload an image.
Write a 1-sentence tagline (Public Bio)
This appears on the discover card. Make it intriguing: "A disgraced knight with a secret she'll die to protect" beats "A female warrior."
Write the personality (3 core traits)
Pick three traits that create interesting tension. Example: loyal, ruthless, terrified of abandonment. Put this in the Long Description field.
Write the greeting (250 chars, in-character, hook-based)
The opening message the character sends. Start mid-movement. End with a hook. The character is already doing something when the user arrives.
Publish and share
Tap Save, then tap Publish from the character detail screen. Toggle "Share Full Definition" if you want other app users to clone your character's structure.
Deep Build — Founder / PRO
All eight sections of the character structure. This is what separates good characters from unforgettable ones.
1 — Basic Information
Name, age, identity, occupation, world context
2 — Personality Settings
Core traits, mindset, moral code, communication style
3 — Speech Patterns
Voice lock — vocabulary, rhythm, emotional tells
4 — Goals & Motivations
Stated goals, hidden desires, fears
5 — Relationships
How they relate, how they grow, relationship stages
6 — Background & History
Wounds that create present behavior patterns
7 — Progression System
Slow-burn arc, milestone triggers, relationship gates
8 — Unpredictability Engine
Disruptions, triggers, competing priorities
✨ What makes a great character?
- Strong voice — sounds distinct without needing a name label
- A specific wound or motivation — something that drives behavior
- Relationship pacing — rewards patience, prevents instant intimacy
- Disruptions — random triggers and complications that keep the story moving
Ready to Build?
Download Nakama and start creating — no subscription required to build and test characters.
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