Character Brief #9 - Works In Progress

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Stone Wielder's Legacy Trilogy - Book 2


In this second installment, Alex's former boss Katherine makes an appearance, and it isn't to have a friendly chat. She has a dark side that Alex will have to face, one that has ties to their present enemy.

New Comers

  • Dr Blake Edgington - Stone Walker from Fegrusiad and expert sword maker.
  • Maliya - Forest nymph with a flirty side
Both new characters will assist Jared and Alex in their journey. Each one has their own areas of expertise to lend our leads. In both cases, risk to themselves is an underlying factor, but nevertheless aid is given.




Slavic Folklore Novel

  • Casimir and Danika - parents to Amethyst
  • Skegg Bearers - assistants to The Revered Oak, they are muscular and have hooves as feet.
  • The Revered Oak - a priestess of sorts, she conducts The Harvest each year
  • Julia Flynn - nature photographer, Ireland native

Making for a Believable character


Most advice says to write and develop characters based on knowledge that you already possess, and while that may work for some authors, you don't have to be afraid of thinking outside of your comfort zone. Pick a topic that aren't familiar with, but always wanted to know more about. That's a good starting point.

If it helps, start by doing some world building. At least for me, this is a technique that helps. By developing a fictional location or a setting based on an existing place may jump-start your creativity when it comes to characters. Create a world with a chosen landscape type and climate first. From there you can decide if you want inhabitants that are more human, or some other species entirely.

My Factors of World Creation

  • Fictional place or real life
  • Type of landscape
  • Type of Climate
  • Special Features
  • Possible weather patterns
  • Island or Contiguous
  • Stand alone place or part of another country
Once my world is somewhat planned, then I can move onto character development. This is where you need to consider if they are humanoid in origin, alien, an animal hybrid, or a species that you come up with all on your own. I will say that is you are going to use an existing creature, make sure to put your own unique spin on it.


Factors for Character Development

  • Physical appearance
  • Abilities
  • Personalities
  • Relationship with your world
  • Religion
  • Special practices or routines
  • Is there a caste system?
  • Currency
  • Education
  • Politics
These are just a few to get you started with. You can be as vague or as detailed as your story need you to be. And while fictitious places and creatures make for great plot points, make it believable. Make it to where I can say, "Yeah, these characters feel so real to me." Get your audience on board and keep them interested.

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