Do not write your backstory completely – instead, work with your DM
Just as some players might find it hard to give their characters a goal or a mission, it can escalate in the other direction. Players who are very invested in their character and background before their campaign starts can tend to write a whole manuscript of backstory for their DM.
Don’t get me wrong, some DMs love that. And it shows how much care they’ve put into their character.
However, what needs to be kept in mind is: Your backstory should not be finalized and should be open enough that the character’s story hasn’t reached its conclusion yet.
A good backstory that your DM can work perfectly with should offer unresolved conflicts, unanswered questions, and room for their own storylines. This way, you as a player can also be surprised by your character’s story and eagerly follow what happens next.
If you’ve already told the story of your character with a complete backstory – what’s left for you to experience?
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