To add to what Mason said about character flaws, a good way for beginners to start is to say for every "perk" or positive character trait, their character has an equal "flaw" or negative character trait.
For instance, I might make an Elezen who is courageous, has a fondness for Miqo'te traditional cooking, and is an excellent fighter who prizes her sword collection above all else, but she also is mildly allergic to wildflower pollen, has a fear of swimming/large bodies of water, and tends to get distracted when sword shopping, to the detriment of her daily schedule.
Characters of course don't have to be this symmetrical, but I find it helps with creating a more realistic persona.
For instance, I might make an Elezen who is courageous, has a fondness for Miqo'te traditional cooking, and is an excellent fighter who prizes her sword collection above all else, but she also is mildly allergic to wildflower pollen, has a fear of swimming/large bodies of water, and tends to get distracted when sword shopping, to the detriment of her daily schedule.
Characters of course don't have to be this symmetrical, but I find it helps with creating a more realistic persona.
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