What Draws You To Your Character?

[eightfoldfiend]

Hey, it's a not-meme.

One thing I always find fascinating in this hobby is what draws people to the characters they play so this is me asking you that.

What drew you to your characters? What do you find fun about them? What aspects of them do you find easy or difficult?

For OCs, talk about how you came up with the idea for them and why you wanted to give them a spin in this hobby.

Read, converse, ask questions!

You can answer in list form, prose form, whatever form you're most comfortable with and with as much or as little detail as you want.

Comments

Claude von Riegan | Fire Emblem: Three Houses

[leicesters]

I kiiind of fell into rping Claude by accident! I was initially interested in FE3H with the intention of playing the Black Eagles (Edelgard's) route first since I didn't know much of anything about the game and she seemed the most appealing to me... and then I actually started the game and found Claude immediately likeable, and had to pick his house instead. He's very funny, laidback and witty, and I enjoy characters who never seem to take anything too seriously -- probably not a surprise for those who remember I played Nero (Devil May Cry) here before. They're fun to write and to dunk on, and I hope the threads that make me smile or laugh do the same for others too :')

That said without getting too bogged down in the story or lore of 3H I also found the route to be my favourite overall having played the rest, and I genuinely admire Claude's goals and core beliefs. He's sketchy and manipulative, but he's also deeply idealistic and committed to doing what he believes is the right thing for everyone. Given my own background (I've studied politics and have an MA in International Relations), it was probably only a matter of time before I actually wrote a politician myself... GROSS.

ANYWAY despite all those things I love about Claude, and I would say he's definitely my favourite, there are plenty of others I love in the 3H cast too! I very nearly apped Mercedes here instead as she's a close runner-up fave, but I was talked into bringing Claude.

If I had to pick what I find difficult about playing him, it's mostly that he feels the need to be up in everyone's business, always scheming to make sure things turn out in his favour and learning All The Things. It's fun to play but also a lot to keep on top of.

[eightfoldfiend]

Isn't it a fun surprise when you engage with a story thinking you'll pick up one character and end up picking another that suits even better?