character

Develop structured character documents using the Want/Need/Lie/Ghost/Flaw model.

Updated May 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/PetitChu/holocron --skill character-petitchu
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: character
Source: https://github.com/PetitChu/holocron/tree/main/skills/character
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PetitChu/holocron --skill character-petitchu

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill turns vague character ideas into fully grounded, writer-ready character documents with a clear inner logic.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Want/Need/Lie/Ghost/Flaw framework: Produces the emotional engine behind actions, so motivations stay consistent across drafts.
  • Arc trajectory + key scenes: Defines how the character changes over time and identifies the moments that carry the arc.
  • Relationships + voice samples: Specifies how the character interacts with others and provides representative language for consistent characterization.

Quick Start

Use the character skill to create a new character by running /holocron:character Sacha.

Frequently Asked Questions about character

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I build a character backstory with a Want Need Lie Ghost Flaw framework?

The Want/Need/Lie/Ghost/Flaw framework builds a character's emotional engine, mapping core desires, psychological falsehoods, past trauma, and intrinsic flaws to maintain consistent motivations across drafts.

What is the best way to define a character arc trajectory and key scenes?

Defining a character arc trajectory establishes how the protagonist changes over time, pinpointing the specific key scenes that carry the emotional arc and grounding the character's internal shift.

Can I use Socratic Q&A to develop character depth for fiction workflows?

Socratic Q&A guides the story crafting process by interrogating vague character requests, discovering the interior shape of protagonists or antagonists, and organizing traits into a structured character document.

How do I generate a structured character document for a fiction project?

Generating a structured character document requires organizing the character's interior shape, voice samples, and relationships into a grounded markdown file that aligns with the project's world architecture.

Does the character development process include relationship definitions and voice samples?

Character development specifies relationship dynamics and provides representative voice samples, ensuring consistent characterization and clear interaction patterns with other figures in the story.