What should an AI character card include?

An AI character card should include a name, persona, scenario, greeting, example dialogue, tags, and optionally an image. These fields help the roleplay chatbot keep the character consistent.

How long should a character persona be?

A useful persona is usually specific rather than long. Include the character's voice, motivation, relationship to the user, boundaries, and the behavior that should stay consistent during chat.

Character card guide

How to Make an AI Character Card for Roleplay

To make an AI character card, define who the character is, what scene they start in, how they speak, and what the user should do next. A strong card gives the AI enough structure to stay consistent without removing room for interactive roleplay.

Create a character card What is a character card?

Character card template

Field	What to write	Quality check
Name	A memorable character name	Easy to search and recognize
Persona	Voice, traits, goals, relationship, and boundaries	Specific enough to guide replies
Scenario	Location, conflict, first scene, and stakes	Creates an immediate reason to respond
Greeting	The first message the character sends	Shows tone and invites user action
Example dialogue	Short samples of how the character talks	Consistent with the persona
Image and tags	Visual identity plus discovery labels	Helps users find the card

Step-by-step workflow

Start with the user fantasy: decide what role the user plays in the scene.
Write the persona: include motivation, speech style, emotional hooks, and limits.
Create the opening scenario: give the first chat a concrete place and tension.
Add a greeting: write one message that makes the user want to reply.
Test the card: run a short chat and revise unclear or inconsistent details.

Good character cards

Good cards are specific, playable, and easy to continue. They give the AI a stable identity and give the user a clear role in the scene.

Weak character cards

Weak cards list traits without a scenario, use vague personality labels, or start with a greeting that gives the user nothing to respond to.