Create Compelling Characters: A Solo Roleplaying Game Toolbox Essential

Build a Character That Writes Their Own Story

If your solo RPG characters keep running out of steam, this trifold will change that. Create a Compelling Character is a practical character-building tool that helps you shape characters with real depth through drive, wound, vice, choices, and personality. No fluff, no theory, just a clear method you can use at the table to generate story naturally.

Written by Peter Norton, co-author of Single Player Mode for Cyberpunk RED, this guide expands on ideas from his How To Create a Compelling Character video on the HollowPonds Solo Sagas channel. It is system-neutral and works with any RPG including solo, co-op or GM-led games.

Inside you will find:

• A clear process for building story-first characters
• The Five Choices method for creating history without writing essays
• A simple vice clock mechanic for meaningful character flaws
• Guidance for weaknesses, tells, routines and relationships
• A printable character card you can keep beside you during play

Compelling Index

• A full trifold guide you can use as a tabletop reference

CreateACompellingCharacter

This is part of the HollowPonds Solo Toolbox series. You can find the other companion trifolds by browsing the collection below.

Perfect for:

• Solo roleplayers who want characters with momentum
• Storytellers who hate bland character sheets
• GM-less players and journalling RPG enjoyers
• GMs wanting more engaging PCs and NPCs

Watch the linked how-to video, print the trifold, build your character, and play. Story comes first.