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▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
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.