Crafting a Strong RPG Character Backstory - 5 Questions to Consider

Crafting a Strong RPG Character Backstory - 5 Questions to Consider

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It can be tricky for RPG players to create an awesome backstory that works for you & helps you role-play better, but also allows your Game Master to create epic roleplaying campaigns and adventures. In today's video, I go into the questions you should consider to help you create backstories that your DM can use, both quickly and easily. Whether you're creating a backstory for a Dungeons & Dragons campaign, a Pathfinder adventure or a Call of Cthulhu expedition - these tips will guide you to creating a player character backstory that's worth your while.

Find each chapter of the video by clicking on the timestamps below:
00:00 Celebrate the player!
00:35 How to make a good backstory?
01:17 Where was the PC born?
02:52 How were you educated?
04:27 What was your first job?
06:31 Why did you become an adventurer?
09:37 Your Task - Create a backstory, or rewrite your existing one.

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