Submitting a Character to WorldAnvil
This is a list of all the WorldAnvil character and NPC submission questions. It's handy to have your answers prepared before beginning the survey found here: World Anvil Character Submissions
Items marked with an * are required to move to the next page.
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- Full or Given Name *
Please supply a first name and, if applicable, last and suffix. If the character has none of these, then just supply what they are most commonly called by others in order to identify them. - Nicknames / Alias
Does the character go by any other names, or does anyone call them by any other name than the one initially supplied? - Honorifics / Titles
Has the character acquired any titles such as Ser, Dame, Captain, Archmage, Lord of Dance, Master of Inquisition, Royal Platinum Dog-Walker, etc.? - Class and Subclass *
If this application is for an NPC, just write NPC. If the character is still in Tier 1 and hasn’t acquired their subclass yet, then please provide the subclass you intend for them to be once they reach the required level. You can always change this later by submitting a character article update form. - Pronouns *
Which pronouns does this character prefer to be used when referring to them? The format of this will end up looking like She/Her, He/Him, They/Them, and so on. - Age
How old in years does this character appear to be? You may use exact age if they look like their age, but the purpose of this field is primarily to allow others to gain a sense of their appearance, since a 200-year-old Elf can still look quite young, and curses can do all sorts of wacky things. - Species *
Which species is the character? - Affiliated Organizations
Is this character a member of a guild, organization, club, or have any affiliations with a recognized association? If yes, please state the name of the affiliated organization. This can include anything from the Oshran Empire to the local Running Club. - Residence
Where does this character currently live? Please provide both the building they live in (if applicable), as well as the settlement the building is located within.
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- Physical Description: *
This can be anything you want that is relevant to the character’s physical appearance. At a minimum, please include their height, eye color(s), hair description if they have any, and physical identifiers such as an unusual number of limbs, tattoos, piercings, obvious scars, etc. If you want to, you can also describe the character’s style, armor, or clothing. - Personality: *
What are the character’s mannerisms? Quirks? Likes and dislikes? Motivations and personal philosophies? How do they treat others? Do they have emotional trauma? Are there any concepts that they consider taboo? These are just some examples of what you can write here, but it is entirely up to you how much you want to share, as long as there is something that offers an idea of what to expect when interacting with this character. - Reputation:
This section is dedicated to how others perceive your character as well as their accomplishments. Have they slain any dragons? Are they well-known wizards, particularly skilled with instruments, or good at cooking? Do they have a side hustle? Are they more loved by certain communities than others? How are they known throughout the universe? - Relationships:
Does this character have any familial ties, best friends, rivals, or romantic partners? Do they have any pets? What are the statuses of those? - Backstory:
If you would like this character’s backstory to be public knowledge and easily located, this is where you can submit it. If you’d like others to learn about your character’s backstory in a more organic manner, such as via roleplay or on sessions, you can leave this blank.
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- If you have an image you would like to use for your character, please provide a link to it!
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