Getting To Know Your Character
The Abyss Stares Back
What was your first encounter with the unknown? Roll or choose:
| 1 | Lost a loved one under mysterious circumstances. | 6 | The evidence online is too much to be ignored. |
| 2 | Witnessed something in the darkness. | 7 | You survived an attack you cannot explain. |
| 3 | Something is lurking in your dreams. | 8 | Someone close to you is pulling you in, or pushing you away. |
| 4 | Cult activity (perhaps they recruited someone significant). | 9 | You may be a card carrying member in a secret society. |
| 5 | You read something not meant for mortal minds. | 10 | You haven’t yet, that’s what session 1 is for! |
Ideology and Beliefs
What is your character’s initial ideology/beliefs? What lens do they use to interpret the world and guide them toward action? Create your own or use the table below:
| 1 | Everything has a rational explanation rooted in science. | 6 | Individuals can make a difference. |
| 2 | You ascribe to a specific political ideology. | 7 | A specific religion guides you. |
| 3 | Morality is black and white. | 8 | You believe in fate and it directly impacts your life. |
| 4 | Belief in higher powers. Astrology, spirituality, etc. | 9 | Free will is the only truth. |
| 5 | There are deep truths that others are not aware of. The answers are out there. | 10 | You believe in the power of community. |
Connections
- List one significant person to the investigator. What is their relationship? Give them a name and brief description.
- List one contact the investigator has. This could be connected to their background. What is the contact’s area of expertise and what is their relationship to the investigator?
Potential Connections
| 1 | Family member | 6 | Online associate |
| 2 | Lover (current or former) | 7 | Hero |
| 3 | Friend | 8 | Rival |
| 4 | Mentor | 9 | A Specialist |
| 5 | Protege | 10 | NPC |
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