User blog:Maki Kuronami/Team Creation Guide

So recently had a discussion regarding teams in an RP discussion thread. So I thought 'why not share how I create teams'? Thus, this guide.

To start with. My method of creating a character is to give them two notable traits. Then expand from that.

Likewise, how I create teams is done the same way, but far more expansive.

Let me clarify, think of the team as a single, super-character. Consider all of them as the aspect of the same person. Then give them individual traits based on which personality of said super-character you're gonna focus on. I'm gonna use Team MAID as an example here.

Team MAID, personifies the non-RWBY version of Maki.

RWBY!Maki is Maki's default slate, a foulmouthed and snarky bitch. These notable traits are super prominent here moreso than her original one.

Azalea represents Maki's carefree and rebellious nature, and her hidden dark side. Though she smiles as she does, she hides an inner turmoil.

Ivory represents Maki's hidden intellect and leadership skills. Though a skilled fighter on her own, she's not considered very bright. But that's all she needs, because once she perfects that, she became skilled enough to lead an army.

Noname represents her dark heritage and eccentric traits.

All eight traits are only two traits on the original Maki: immature, but brilliant and internally conflicted. But I expanded it enough that three different characters popped into existence.

This is a fairly difficult method. But it's also pretty effective.