How do you guys figure out character personalities? Sometimes it's something I have no trouble with and others I find it more difficult. I'm having this problem at the moment and wondered whether anyone could help. :3 I'm currently working on a novel that recently dramatically changed in setting, characters and plot. I adore the new working of it, and I'm postitive I want to use it. But it was necessary for the MC's to change. I've got my FMC entirely figured out personality wise, but the MC not so much. I have a basic idea, but I want to flesh him out a bit more.
So, what are your tips on beefing out a character's personality? Someone suggested that I just write and the character will come along... but well, I've done that before and got dull, wooden characters for my efforts. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
As another little sneaky question, I'm also sort of stuck on a name for another female character I have. Again, I'd love some suggestions. She's fairly independent, fiesty and boyish if I was to sum her up in three words. It would need to fit in with the contrains of the world the novel is set in. If you want an idea the other character's names are Jagash, Tilt, Kageen... things like that. Nothing average or... human. o.e
I think I'm done now. Thanks in advance. ^_^
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