d100 | Result |
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1 |
In massive debt. |
2 |
In a long-term relationship. |
3 |
Recently broke up or divorced. |
4 |
Takes pride in their appearance. |
5 |
Has children, but may not be the one raising them. |
6 |
Insecure about friendships, can't tell if people are laughing with them or at them. |
7 |
Has a jovial demeanour that only cracks sometimes. |
8 |
Enthusiastic sports fan. |
9 |
Doesn't like to admit when they're wrong or don't know something. |
10 |
Is a teddy bear, gives amazing hugs. |
11 |
Will go out of their way to help people without fuss or comment or looking for thanks. |
12 |
Doesn't know how to accept compliments. |
13 |
Former convict. |
14 |
Former addict or alcoholic. |
15 |
Current addict or alcoholic. |
16 |
Has no long term plans. |
17 |
Devoutly religious or spiritual. |
18 |
Theoretically religious but doesn't take it too seriously. |
19 |
Strongly identifies with their cultural history. |
20 |
Avid reader of a genre you wouldn't expect. |
21 |
Likes to draw or doodle. |
22 |
Always looks distracted when talking to people. |
23 |
Intensely focuses on people when they're talking. Might make them feel important, might make them feel uncomfortable. |
24 |
Tries to turn everything in to a joke. |
25 |
Aspiring artist. |
26 |
Has a hobby or interest they're embarrassed about, even though it's not that bad. Hates when their friends lovingly tease them about it. |
27 |
Wants to write a book or script but is struggling. |
28 |
Is deeply unhappy with their life but tries to hide it. |
29 |
Always willing to listen and provide a shoulder to cry on. |
30 |
Reliable, trustworthy, and good at keeping secrets. |
31 |
Compulsive gossip. |
32 |
Uncomfortable in emotional situations. |
33 |
Spends most of their time in a world of their own (eg looking at their phone or with headphones in or just not paying attention to people). |
34 |
Hates being alone. |
35 |
Short tempered. |
36 |
Pretty chill and mellow about everything. |
37 |
Restless, fidgety or constantly needs to be doing something. |
38 |
Gets performance or social anxiety. |
39 |
Can't stand the thought of their friends not getting along. Constantly tries to mediate disputes and force friendships. |
40 |
Can be read like an open book. |
41 |
Boisterous and physically affectionate towards friends. Maybe a bit too roughly. |
42 |
Doesn't like people in their personal space. |
43 |
Is trying to escape or move on from something. |
44 |
Genuinely appreciative of even small kindnesses. |
45 |
Hides behind an aggressive demeanour. |
46 |
Is worried that they're unqualified or not good enough for what they're supposed to be doing. |
47 |
Is experienced at driving or operating something people wouldn't expect. |
48 |
Tries too hard to fit in. |
49 |
Comes across as mildly condescending. |
50 |
Is nosy. Maybe likes knowing things that aren't their business or just doesn't know when something isn't their business. |
51 |
Great dancer. |
52 |
Is happy to look like a fool for fun. |
53 |
Believes in some weird conspiracy theories, alternative medicines or similar. Tries to act like they're joking or don't really believe it but you can tell. |
54 |
Is afraid they'll turn out like their mother/father. |
55 |
Keeps falling for people they're clearly not suited for. |
56 |
Very stoic or has bitchy resting face. |
57 |
Actively involved in promoting an issue such as the environment, feminism, racial equality, or the oxford comma. |
58 |
Likes to keep things clean, tidy or orderly. |
59 |
A bit of a slob, tends to have messy spaces. |
60 |
Constantly reuses the same joke(s). |
61 |
Loves dad jokes, puns, or innuendos. |
62 |
Forgetful or absent minded. |
63 |
Often feels stupid or uneducated and is insecure or defensive about it. |
64 |
Makes crude jokes or comments. |
65 |
Overshares. |
66 |
Full of anecdotes that may or may not be true. |
67 |
Cynical or pessimistic. |
68 |
Optimistic; or at least tries to keep spirits up. |
69 |
Tends to take charge (or at least tries to). |
70 |
Hates taking charge; fears the responsibility of leadership and is more comfortable just following along. |
71 |
Gullible, naive, or perhaps just too trusting. |
72 |
Has something to hide and it constantly makes them on edge. |
73 |
Doesn't like silence. |
74 |
Is overqualified or overeducated for what they do, or are working in a field completely different from their education. |
75 |
Used to be in the military, police, fire department, or similar. |
76 |
Gets really in to group pride (eg for their school, local sports team, crew, workgroup etc). Perhaps good naturedly, perhaps overly competitively. |
77 |
Is overly concerned with seeming "cool" or afraid of looking silly. Acts too cool for whatever other people are doing. |
78 |
Energetic or generally enthusiastic. |
79 |
Loves to goof off or shirk responsibility in the name of fun. |
80 |
Takes responsibilities very seriously even if it means ruining people's fun sometimes. |
81 |
Very frugal. Maybe they're saving for something or maybe their past taught them the value of money. |
82 |
Frivolous with resources. Eats food because it's there; spends money on unimportant things as soon as they have it. |
83 |
Has one particular expensive thing they dream of getting such as a house, a boat, a sports car, or a trip around the world. |
84 |
Perhaps too cautious; tends to pack too much when going anywhere but on the plus side is prepared for any situation. |
85 |
Is a bit of a perfectionist. |
86 |
Prone to mood swings or is easily irritated by small things. |
87 |
Tendency to state the obvious. |
88 |
Thinks out loud or talks to self. |
89 |
Very self-critical or self-defacing. |
90 |
Doesn't like to rely on others. |
91 |
Doubles down on their opinions when challenged. |
92 |
Prone to pettiness, resentment, or holding grudges. Remembers even small slights. |
93 |
Flamboyant or likes being the centre of attention. |
94 |
Total hotty. |
95 |
Has a strong moral compass. |
96 |
Has unnerving bouts of anger or violence. |
97 |
Forms sentimental attachments to objects and animals. |
98 |
Has one significant item they never go without. Could be a lucky coin, a wedding ring on a necklace, their father's sword, a friendship bracelet or a favourite scarf. |
99 |
Has a niggling injury or significant scar. |
100 |
Is a bit clumsy, has shaky hands or somehow keeps giving themselves small injuries. |
Character Traits (d100)
Some character traits to help come up with characters.
Roll a couple and come up with a character that makes sense for them.