With the DLC approaching, I thought I would put together a list of 25 OC building questions to ask yourself or have others ask you! Mainly just background stuff, not much in the way of in-game choices, but I hope they can maybe inspire someone or help shift the ol' writer's block if applicable 🧭
BACKGROUND:
1. Where are they from? What is their homeworld like? Do they miss it?
2. What is their Origin? Who were they before they became a Rogue Trader?
3. Do they have a good relationship with their family? Who were they closest to growing up?
4. What does their name mean? Is it significant?
5. Describe a memory from childhood they think of fondly.
CHARACTER & CONVICTIONS:
6. What is their Conviction? How adherent are they to it? Does it change at all over the course of the game?
7. Was there a defining moment in their life that influenced their Conviction?
8. What was their Triumph? Do they take pride in it?
9. What was their Darkest Hour? How does it affect them today?
10. How do they feel about becoming a Rogue Trader? How easily do they take to being the head of the von Valancius dynasty?
RELATIONSHIPS:
11. Who amongst their retinue are they closest to?
12. Who amongst their retinue do they clash with the most?
13. Are they romantically involved with anyone? Do they wish to be?
14. Who was the most important person in their life prior to becoming a Rogue Trader? Is that person still in their life now?
15. How do they feel towards Theodora? Had they met before? Were they close?
SKILLS & EXPERTISE:
16. What is their Archetype?
17. What are their strengths in combat? What are their weaknesses?
18. How do they approach conflict? Do they tackle problems head-on, or is coercion favourable to them?
19. Which three skills are of the most value to them?
20. Do they have a talent or hobby that would surprise others?
APPEARANCE & PERSONALITY:
21. Do they have any notable markings? Scars, birthmarks, tattoos, etc.?
22. Do they have any augmentations? Were these installed out of necessity, or as a cosmetic choice?
23. How do they hold themselves? Is the persona they show the world different to who they truly are? Who is privy to the ‘real’ them?
24. Do they place value in how their protectorate sees them? Does this sway their decisions at all?
25. Wildcard: Share a fun fact, random thought, or headcanon about them!