Details give shape
Similar to the previous point, every human has something that makes them unique – and so should your character. So think about how you can add a certain spice to them.
Various details or quirks can add the cherry on top of your concept. These can be noticeable traits in speech or movement. Does your character flee a lot? Do they have a specific accent? Do they misuse idioms? Do they gesture a lot or hardly at all? Do they always play with their dagger when bored?
But there can also be actions they simply can’t resist. For example, do they particularly like jewelry with rubies and always have to take some? Do they particularly enjoy a specific beer or have little rituals at bedtime? Do you have the habit of naming all your items?
These details ensure that your character remains memorable, and your fellow players can clearly say: “Yes, that’s xy.”
Talk to your game master
Bring all your ideas and wishes and sit down with your game master. They usually have a good overview of what the premise of the campaign will be, what milestones your group will roughly achieve, and what ideas your fellow players have.
The so-called Session 0 before the first proper start is important so that all players have similar expectations for the coming time and everything fits as closely as possible with each other and with the wishes of the players and the game master. Additionally, the game master often has deeper knowledge of the world and its possibilities, so many of your open questions can usually be clarified here.
Depending on the group and circumstances under which they have come together, this can be more or less detailed. It always requires a bit of finesse and depends on how well people already know each other. But don’t worry, the beauty of Dungeons & Dragons is that nothing is set in stone and you can always discuss things during the campaign that you may want to adjust or change.
