Creating a Character

How the character creator works, how many characters you can have, and tips for a believable character that's fun to play.

Getting Started1 min read

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The requirements every character must meet are in Character Expectations. This page covers the creator, then some tips.

The Character Creator

Name. First and last names are 3 to 15 letters each. Hyphens are fine; spaces, numbers and symbols aren't. The full name must be unique. Changing it later at City Hall is expensive.
Date of birth. Your character must be at least 18.
Appearance. Design your character's look in the appearance editor. Put some effort in.
First spawn. New characters arrive at Del Perro Pier with cash, an ID card, a phone and a tablet. See Your First Day.

Everyone starts with 2 slots. Supporter packages and Hydrated status add more, up to 10.

Characters can't be deleted in game. Open a general-support ticket in our Support Discord (opens in a new tab).

Play someone other than yourself. Give them their own personality, goals and flaws.
Keep it modern and realistic. Someone who could plausibly live in a present-day city.
- A rookie police officer trying to prove themselves.
- A chef with an unexpected knack for gambling.
- A time-travelling wizard or a superhero.
Give them flaws. Trouble trusting people, terrible money habits. Perfect characters are dull.
Give them a past. A few sentences on where they came from and what drives them is enough.
Leave room for others. Shy or standoffish works. Refusing to talk to anyone doesn't.
Let them grow. They don't need to be fully formed on day one.

Animals, hitmen and the paranormal need staff approval first. See Unique Roleplay.