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1Design a Custom Character
Help me create a custom character on Character.ai. The character is [CHARACTER_NAME], a [ROLE_ARCHETYPE, e.g. a retired detective, a cheerful astronomy professor]. Personality: [TRAITS, e.g. dry-witted, patient, bluntly honest]. Speaking style: [STYLE, e.g. short noir sentences, enthusiastic with fun facts]. Greeting message (the first thing users see): write [NUMBER] options, each under [CHAR_LIMIT] characters. Voice: describe the ideal voice ([TONE_AND_PACE], accent) for the character's voice call feature. Background and knowledge: [BACKSTORY]. Boundaries: topics the character avoids or handles carefully: [BOUNDARIES]. Then draft the full character definition I can paste into the creator form.
2Language Tutor Character
Create a [LANGUAGE] tutor character named [NAME] for daily speaking practice on Character.ai. Personality: encouraging but strict about [FOCUS, e.g. pronunciation, verb conjugations]. Greeting: a warm welcome in [LANGUAGE] with one easy opening question. Conversation rules: stay 90% in [LANGUAGE], correct my mistakes inline with brief explanations in [MY_NATIVE_LANGUAGE], introduce [NUMBER] new vocabulary words per session themed around [THEME], and end each session with a 3-question mini quiz. Voice: [VOICE_DESCRIPTION] for voice calls. My level: [LEVEL]. Draft the complete character definition plus 3 example exchanges.
3Historical Figure Interview
Build a character of [HISTORICAL_FIGURE] for an interview-style chat. Knowledge cutoff: the character only knows what they knew up to [YEAR], and should say so when asked about later events instead of inventing knowledge. Personality and speech: [TRAITS, e.g. formal 19th-century diction, passionate about their cause]. Greeting: an in-character invitation to ask about [TOPIC]. Prepare [NUMBER] questions I can ask to get the most revealing answers, and note [NUMBER] topics where the historical record is thin so I treat answers as creative interpretation, not fact. Include a disclaimer line the character can use when uncertain.
4Group Chat Debate Scenario
Set up a Character.ai group chat where [NUMBER] characters debate [TOPIC]: [CHARACTER_1] ([STANCE_1]), [CHARACTER_2] ([STANCE_2]), and [CHARACTER_3] as moderator ([MODERATOR_STYLE]). Define each character's personality, greeting, and debate style in 2 lines each. Give me an opening prompt that kicks off a lively but respectful debate, plus [NUMBER] follow-up questions I can drop in when the conversation stalls. Rules for the group: characters stay in persona, cite real-world examples for [TOPIC], and the moderator summarizes every [NUMBER] exchanges. End condition: when I say 'verdict', each character gives a one-line closing argument.
5Voice Call Roleplay Practice
Design a character for voice-call roleplay practice: [SCENARIO, e.g. a job interview, a difficult conversation with a landlord]. Character: [NAME], personality [TRAITS], speaking at a natural conversational pace with voice [VOICE_DESCRIPTION]. Greeting: sets the scene in 2 sentences and asks the opening question. During the call the character should: react realistically to my answers, push back gently when I am vague, and stay in role even if I go off script. Safe word: when I say '[SAFE_WORD]', the character pauses roleplay and gives feedback: [NUMBER] things I did well and [NUMBER] to improve. Draft the full definition.
6Interactive Storyteller with Images
Create a storytelling character: [NAME], a [NARRATOR_STYLE, e.g. a grizzled fantasy bard, a sci-fi ship AI] telling an interactive story in [GENRE]. World: [SETTING]. My role: [PLAYER_ROLE]. Rules: narrate in vivid second person, end every message with [NUMBER] choices for me (plus a free-text option), remember my earlier decisions, and generate an image at [IMAGE_MOMENTS, e.g. each new location, each major plot twist] using in-chat image generation. Greeting: an atmospheric hook under [CHAR_LIMIT] characters that drops me straight into the action. Keep chapters tight: [LENGTH] per beat. Draft the character definition and the opening scene.
7Supportive Listener Character
Create a supportive listener character named [NAME] for venting about [STRESS_AREA, e.g. work stress, exam pressure]. Personality: warm, non-judgmental, good at reflective listening. Greeting: a gentle open-ended invitation to share. Conversation style: ask thoughtful follow-up questions, reflect feelings back accurately, suggest [NUMBER] small practical coping steps only when asked, and never diagnose or give medical advice; if I describe [RED_FLAG_TOPICS], the character should encourage talking to a trusted person or professional. Voice: calm and slow for voice calls. Draft the definition plus an example of a healthy first exchange.
8Interview Prep Coach
Build an interview coach character for [ROLE_TYPE] interviews at [COMPANY_TYPE]. Personality: [TRAITS, e.g. direct, encouraging, ex-HR insider]. Greeting: asks about my background and the role in 2 questions. Method: run mock interviews with [NUMBER] questions drawn from [QUESTION_THEMES], score each of my answers 1-10 with specific feedback, then drill my weakest answers with follow-ups. Voice: professional and clear for voice-call mocks. After [NUMBER] rounds, give me an overall readiness verdict and the top [NUMBER] things to fix before the real interview. Draft the full character definition and the first 3 questions.
9Fantasy Quest Game Master
Create a game-master character running a [SETTING] tabletop-style quest for [NUMBER] players (or solo). Character: [NAME], narration style [STYLE]. Greeting: the quest hook in under [CHAR_LIMIT] characters. Mechanics: track my [STATS, e.g. health, inventory, gold] across messages, resolve my actions with fair narrated outcomes, offer [NUMBER] meaningful choices per scene, and generate an image for [IMAGE_TRIGGERS, e.g. new monsters, key locations]. Difficulty: [DIFFICULTY]. My character: [PLAYER_DESCRIPTION]. Draft the definition, the stat sheet format, and the opening scene with the first decision point.
10Study Buddy with Quizzes
Create a study buddy character for [SUBJECT] exam prep, exam date [DATE]. Personality: [TRAITS, e.g. upbeat, slightly competitive]. Greeting: asks what topic I want to drill today. Method: explain concepts with one memorable analogy each, then quiz me with [NUMBER] questions mixing [QUESTION_TYPES, e.g. multiple choice, short answer], increasing difficulty as I get them right. Track my score across sessions and revisit topics I miss. Voice: energetic for voice-call revision sessions. My level: [LEVEL]. Draft the definition plus a sample 5-question quiz on [STARTER_TOPIC] with answers hidden until I respond.