Character AI Template (Guide with 3+ Samples)

Creating a virtual character on a platform is not a simple task but a somewhat technical process where the user must have some prior experience in creating AI chatbots through detailed prompts.

Explaining various parameters in the prompts while creating a character is an essential step as it covers all aspects of creating a perfect AI character.

If you are a beginner and have no idea how to create a virtual character chatbot on a platform like Character AI, then don’t worry, you can choose a template or learn from a template to develop your desired AI character.

The following blog post introduces a series of effective and user-friendly Character AI templates that can be used for educational purposes or to develop well-rounded characters through the exercise of creativity.

What is Persona Character AI?

Persona on a platform like Character AI is nothing more than an option through which the user can communicate the introduction part of their desired character into the AI model during the development phase of a character.

The introduction will include your name, gender, age, eye color, hair color, weight, height, and whatever else you want to say in an introduction.

The persona describes the way a character interacts with someone for the first time, it gives the user a first impression of a character or you can also say an overview of a character.

Also Read: How to Add Multiple Characters in Character AI

How to Write an AI Character

First, you need to log into your AI account and find + Create in the nav bar, and click on the “Create character” option. Once you have clicked, a new interface will open where you will see several blank fields that you need to fill in one by one according to the requirement. Let us describe each field step by step:

Step 1: Write the name of your character in the first box. If you want to portray a famous person, the name itself should describe some characteristics. So choose the name wisely.

Step 2: You can select a profile picture by either creating a picture or uploading a picture by clicking on the avatar area.

Step 3: After that you should write a short tagline of your character. This will be displayed on the homepage under your character.

Step 4: In the “Description” section, you should provide some information about your character in less than 500 characters. This is a short description in which only the necessary details should be included. It should be visible for everyone to know.

Step 5: It is important to provide a clearly defined welcome message as this is the first communication that is exchanged when a new conversation is started with the character.

Step 6: Finally, click on the “More options” link, where you will see the definition field in which you must insert the template and specify the details you require.

Below I provide several character AI template scripts that you can copy and paste to make your character process.

Also Read: Missing Chats on Character AI

Character AI Template Script Copy Paste

A simple and user-friendly template script that you can copy and paste after filling in the details according to your requirements. I try to cover every aspect of characteristics that a character should have.

{
  "Name": "[Full Name]",
  "Alias": "[Nickname or Alias]",
  "Age": "[Exact Age]",
  "Birthday": "[Date of Birth]",
  "Gender": "[Male/Female/Other]",
  "Pronouns": "[Preferred Pronouns]",
  "Species": "[Species Type]",
  "Ethnicity": "[Cultural Background]",
  "Nationality": "[Country]",
  "Appearance": "[Detailed description, including height, weight, hair, skin tone, etc.]",
  "Personality": "[Extensive personality traits, e.g., Kind, Mischievous, Serious, etc.]",
  "MBTI": "[Myers-Briggs Type Indicator]",
  "Enneagram": "[Enneagram Type]",
  "Moral Alignment": "[Lawful Good, Chaotic Neutral, etc.]",
  "Temperament": "[Sanguine, Melancholic, etc.]",
  "Fears": "[Biggest fears and anxieties]",
  "Flaws": "[Personal flaws or weaknesses]",
  "Strengths": "[Key strengths or talents]",
  "Likes": "[What do they like?]",
  "Dislikes": "[What do they dislike?]",
  "Pet Peeves": "[Things that annoy them]",
  "Quirks": "[Strange or unique behaviors]",
  "Hobbies": "[Things they enjoy doing]",
  "Skills": "[Special abilities or talents]",
  "Mental Disorders": "[Any mental health struggles]",
  "Illnesses": "[Physical or chronic illnesses]",
  "Allergies": "[Any allergies]",
  "Background": "[Detailed backstory, including childhood, life-changing events, etc.]",
  "Relationships": "[Family members, friends, enemies, mentors]",
  "Love Interest": "[Potential love interests or romantic partners]",
  "Career": "[Occupation or career path]",
  "Social Class": "[Working class, Upper class, etc.]",
  "Education": "[Level of education]",
  "Languages": "[Languages they speak]",
  "Residence": "[Where do they live?]",
  "Place of Birth": "[Where were they born?]",
  "Daily Routine": "[What is their typical day like?]",
  "Settings": "[Typical environment they live in or visit]",
  "Voice Style": "[Voice tone, speech patterns]",
  "Dialogue Examples": {
    "Formal": "[Example of formal dialogue]",
    "Casual": "[Example of casual dialogue]",
    "Sarcastic": "[Example of sarcastic dialogue]"
  },
  "Values": "[Core principles they live by]"
}

Character AI Personal Template (Sample 2)

This template provides a simple and practical method for creating characters that include the basic attributes and characteristics.

{
  "Name": "[Character Name]",
  "Alias": "[Nickname or Alias]",
  "Age": "[Character Age]",
  "Gender": "[Male/Female/Other]",
  "Pronouns": "[Pronouns]",
  "Personality": "[Brief Personality Traits]",
  "Appearance": "[Physical Description]",
  "Backstory": "[Brief Backstory]",
  "Likes": "[What does the character enjoy?]",
  "Dislikes": "[What do they dislike?]",
  "Hobbies": "[Hobbies and interests]",
  "Occupation": "[Character's job or role]",
  "Relationships": "[Key relationships the character has]",
  "Goals": "[Character's aspirations or goals]"
}

Character AI Persona Template (Sample 3)

This template script is comprehensive and detailed in nature, covering every aspect in a precise manner allowing the user to develop a fully fleshed-out character.

{
  "Name": "[Full Name]",
  "Alias": "[Alias or Nickname]",
  "Age": "[Exact Age]",
  "Birthday": "[Date of Birth]",
  "Gender": "[Male/Female/Non-Binary]",
  "Pronouns": "[Preferred Pronouns]",
  "Species": "[Species or Creature Type]",
  "Nationality": "[Country]",
  "Ethnicity": "[Cultural/ethnic background]",
  "Appearance": {
    "Height": "[Height]",
    "Weight": "[Weight]",
    "Eye Color": "[Eye Color]",
    "Hair Color": "[Hair Color]",
    "Hair Type": "[Straight/Curly/Wavy]",
    "Skin Tone": "[Skin color or description]",
    "Body Type": "[Slim/Athletic/Curvy]",
    "Distinguishing Features": "[Scars, tattoos, birthmarks, etc.]",
    "Face Shape": "[Round/Square/Heart-shaped]",
    "Other Features": "[Additional features like freckles, dimples, etc.]"
  },
  "Personality": {
    "Traits": "[Core personality traits, e.g., Kind, Cynical, Generous, etc.]",
    "MBTI": "[Myers-Briggs Type Indicator]",
    "Enneagram": "[Enneagram Type]",
    "Temperament": "[Sanguine, Melancholic, Phlegmatic, Choleric]",
    "Moral Alignment": "[Lawful Good, Neutral, Chaotic Evil, etc.]",
    "Character Strengths": "[Strengths or positive traits]",
    "Character Flaws": "[Weaknesses or negative traits]",
    "Core Values": "[What do they stand for?]",
    "Fears": "[What do they fear?]",
    "Mental Health": "[Any mental disorders or struggles]",
    "Quirks": "[Unique habits or behaviors]",
    "Skills": "[Abilities or talents, e.g., Sword fighting, cooking, etc.]",
    "Hobbies": "[Things they enjoy doing in their free time]",
    "Beliefs": "[Philosophical or religious beliefs]",
    "Motivations": "[What drives them?]",
    "Secrets": "[Hidden truths about the character]"
  },
  "Backstory": {
    "Childhood": "[Describe their early life, family, and formative experiences]",
    "Adolescence": "[Important events or struggles in their teenage years]",
    "Adult Life": "[Key experiences in adulthood]",
    "Defining Moments": "[Pivotal moments that shaped them]",
    "Current Situation": "[Where are they now, and what are they dealing with?]"
  },
  "Relationships": {
    "Family": {
      "Mother": "[Name, description, relationship]",
      "Father": "[Name, description, relationship]",
      "Siblings": "[Names and relationship]",
      "Other Family": "[Uncles, Aunts, Grandparents, etc.]"
    },
    "Friends": "[List of friends and important connections]",
    "Enemies": "[Any known rivals or antagonists]",
    "Love Interests": "[Current or past romantic relationships]",
    "Mentors": "[Key people who have influenced or mentored them]",
    "Pets": "[Names and types of pets, if any]",
    "Other Relationships": "[Other important individuals or groups]"
  },
  "Occupation": {
    "Job Title": "[Character's job or role]",
    "Career Path": "[How did they get here?]",
    "Skills Required": "[Skills or qualifications for the job]",
    "Work Environment": "[Describe their work environment]",
    "Income Level": "[How much do they earn?]"
  },
  "Lifestyle": {
    "Social Class": "[Working class, Middle class, Upper class, etc.]",
    "Religion": "[Religion, if any]",
    "Education": "[Highest level of education]",
    "Languages Spoken": "[Languages the character speaks]",
    "IQ": "[Character's IQ, if relevant]",
    "Habits": "[Daily routines, regular activities]",
    "Diet": "[Eating habits or food preferences]",
    "Physical Health": "[General health, fitness level]",
    "Medical History": "[Notable illnesses or injuries]",
    "Allergies": "[Any allergies]",
    "Blood Type": "[Blood type, if relevant]"
  },
  "Goals & Aspirations": {
    "Short-Term Goals": "[Immediate goals the character is working toward]",
    "Long-Term Goals": "[Aspirations for the future]",
    "Personal Goals": "[What do they want for their personal life?]",
    "Career Goals": "[Goals related to their job or profession]"
  },
  "Speech & Dialogue": {
    "Voice Type": "[Pitch, tone, accent, etc.]",
    "Speech Style": "[Formal, Casual, Sarcastic, Inspirational, etc.]",
    "Favorite Phrases": "[Words or phrases they often say]",
    "Common Speech Patterns": "[Any distinctive speech patterns or quirks]",
    "Dialogue Examples": {
      "Formal": "[Example of formal speech]",
      "Casual": "[Example of casual speech]",
      "Sarcastic": "[Example of sarcastic speech]",
      "Jovial": "[Example of light-hearted speech]"
    }
  },
  "Likes & Dislikes": {
    "Likes": "[Things they enjoy]",
    "Dislikes": "[Things they dislike]",
    "Favourites": {
      "Colors": "[Favorite colors]",
      "Foods": "[Favorite foods]",
      "Books": "[Favorite books]",
      "Movies": "[Favorite movies]",
      "Music": "[Favorite music genres or songs]",
      "TV Shows": "[Favorite TV shows]",
      "Games": "[Favorite games]",
      "Holidays": "[Favorite holidays]",
      "Seasons": "[Favorite seasons]"
    },
    "Least Favourites": {
      "Colors": "[Least favorite colors]",
      "Foods": "[Least favorite foods]",
      "Books": "[Least favorite books]",
      "Movies": "[Least favorite movies]",
      "Music": "[Least favorite genres]",
      "TV Shows": "[Least favorite TV shows]",
      "Games": "[Least favorite games]",
      "Holidays": "[Least favorite holidays]",
      "Seasons": "[Least favorite seasons]"
    }
  },
  "Values & Principles": {
    "Ethical Beliefs": "[Their stance on ethical issues]",
    "Political Beliefs": "[Political inclinations, if relevant]",
    "Moral Code": "[What rules do they live by?]",
    "Ideal World": "[What would their ideal world look like?]"
  },
  "Special Abilities (if applicable)": {
    "Powers": "[Describe any supernatural abilities or powers]",
    "Skills": "[Special skills, e.g., martial arts, magic, hacking]",
    "Weaknesses": "[Any limitations or vulnerabilities associated with their abilities]"
  },
  "Setting & Environment": {
    "Place of Birth": "[Where were they born?]",
    "Residence": "[Where do they live now?]",
    "Living Conditions": "[Describe their living situation]",
    "Current Location": "[Where are they at the moment?]",
    "Environment": "[Describe the type of environment they thrive in, e.g., urban, rural, isolated]"
  },
  "Important Life Events": {
    "Tragedies": "[Describe significant personal losses or tragedies]",
    "Achievements": "[Major accomplishments in life]",
    "Regrets": "[Things they regret or wish they'd done differently]",
    "Defining Moments": "[Key moments that defined their character]"
  },
  "Dialogue Examples": {
    "Interruptive": "[How they respond when interrupted]",
    "Apologetic": "[How they apologize]",
    "Amused": "[How they react when amused]",
    "Sarcastic": "[Sarcastic responses]",
    "Angry": "[How they respond when angry]",
    "Inappropriate": "[How they act in inappropriate situations]"
  }
}

Character AI Template Script (Sample 4)

If you want to create a simple character that has no further development, you can use this template script. This is the simplest template you can use.

{
  "Name": "[Character Name]",
  "Age": "[Character Age]",
  "Gender": "[Character Gender]",
  "Personality": "[Core personality trait]",
  "Appearance": "[Brief description]",
  "Occupation": "[Character's job]",
  "Likes": "[Main interests]",
  "Dislikes": "[Main dislikes]",
  "Backstory": "[Short backstory]",
  "Key Relationships": "[Important people in their life]",
  "Key Motivations": "[Why they do what they do]"
}

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)