ESO Random RP Character Creation
Ian S. McClure
Hallo! So, recently I've been struggling to make a character in ESO that I actually care about. It just seems I can't get in their heads like the old days. So, I decided to write out a profile for a char. But, I couldn't decide what to do with him/her! That led to this post—the ESO Random RP Character Creation system!
How it works is simple. Find a number generator (I use random.org), and for every field, generate a number within those parameters (I.E determining Gender, you'd generate between 1 and 2). Whatever number you get is an aspect of your character. Note that this a very personal system—feel free to modify it for your own needs if you feel like. Also, though this was made primarily for ESO, it can be adapted pretty easily for any ES game.
Anyhoo, feel free to leave input, and thanks for reading!
Faction: What Alliance does your character belong to?
1. AD
2. EP
3. DC
AD Races: The Races of the Aldmeri Dominion
1. Altmer
2. Bosmer
3. Khajiit
4. Other
EP Races: The Races of the Ebonheart Pact
1. Nord
2. Dunmer
3. Argonian
4. Other
DC Races: The Races of the Daggerfall Covenant
1. Breton
2. Redguard
3. Orc
4. Other
Gender: Do I really need to explain this? :P
1. Male
2. Female
Primary Virtue: A positive aspect of your character.
1. Brave
2. Charitable
3. Patient
4. Temperance
5. Quick Learner
6. Kind
7. Charismatic
8. Optimistic
Primary Flaw: A negative aspect of your character.
1. Cowardly
2. Greedy
3. Impatient
4. Lustful
5. Gluttonous
6. Violent
7. Cruel
8. Depressed
9. Insane (see below for options)
Insanity (if applicable)
1. Paranoid
2. Psychotic
3. Multiple Personalities
4. Obsessive
5. Completely Sheogorathian (a.k.a Utterly Crazy)
Main Attribute: This doesn't dictate your skills, it just says what's your char's forte. I.E, if they're particularly strong, smart, etc. You could be an agile mage, for instance.
1. Strength
2. Intelligence
3. Willpower
4. Endurance
5. Agility
6. Speed
7. Luck
Former Job: What did your character do prior to getting wrapped up in Molag Bal's schemes and the Alliance War?
1. Assassin
2. Mercenary
3. Soldier
4. Alchemist
5. Blacksmith
6. Chef
7. Brewer
8. Farmer
9. Herder
10. Fisherman
11. Hunter
12. Merchant
13. Scholar
14. Mage
15. Miner
16. Lumberjack
17. Woodworker
18. Clothier
19. Enchanter
20. Thief
21. Noble
22. Guard
23. Priest (religious)
24. Paladin (religious)
25. Innkeeper
26. Enforcer
27. Banker
28. Adventurer
29. Wizard/Witch
30. Bandit
31. Cultist (religious)
32. Thrall
33. Monk (religious)
34. Scout
35. Knight
36. Artist
37. Bard
38. Weaponsmith
39. Armorsmith
40. Jeweler
41. Physician
42. Fence
43. Herald
44. Apothecary
45. Bowman
46. Squire
47. Fletcher
48. Scribe
49. Necromancer
50. Sexton (religious)
Main Deity: Which god or Daedra does your character hold in high regard? (Options are race-specific, with Daedra being the exception. Optional unless your former job or motivation is religious.)
Altmeri Pantheon:
1. Auri-El
2. Anu
3. Lorkhan
4. Magnus
5. Trinimac
6. Mara
7. Phynaster
8. Stendarr
9. Syrabane
10. Xarxes
11. Jephre
12. Xen
13. Daedric
14. Whole Pantheon
15. Other
Bosmeri Pantheon: Note that an option here is Herma-Mora, which is a version of Hermaeus Mora. However, mythologically the Bosmer consider them separate, hence the inclusion in this list.
1. Auri-El
2. Arkay
3. Baan Dar
4. Herma-Mora
5. Jone and Jode
6. Lorkhan
7. Mara
8. Stendarr
9. Xarxes
10. Y'ffre
11. Z'en
12. Wilderking
13. Daedric
14. Whole Pantheon
15. Other
Khajiiti Pantheon: Note that many options here are analogous to Daedra, but the Khajiit consider them separate, hence their inclusion in the list.
1. Alkosh
2. Azurah
3. Baan Dar
4. Hermorah
5. Hircine
6. Jone and Jode
7. Khenarthi
8. Lorkhaj
9. Magrus
10. Mara
11. Merrunz
12. Mafala
13. Namiira
14. Rajhin
15. Riddle-Thar
16. Sangiin
17. Sheggorath
18. S'rendarr
19. Y'ffer
20. Dro m'Athra
21. Daedric
22. Whole Pantheon
23. Other
Nordic Pantheon: Both Herma-Mora and Mauloch/Orkey are included, despite being similar to Hermaeus Mora and Malacath respectively.
1. Akatosh
2. Alduin
3. Dibella
4. Herma-Mora
5. Jhunal
6. Kyne
7. Shor
8. Mauloch/Orkey
9. Mara
10. Stuhn
11. Tsun
12. Daedric
13. Whole Pantheon
Dunmeri Pantheon: There are many Daedra in this pantheon practically unchanged from the 'usual' interpretations. Therefore, they are not included, with the exceptions of 'The Good Daedra' and 'The House of Troubles'.
1. Almalexia
2. Dagoth Ur
3. Lorkhan
4. Nerevar
5. Sotha Sil
6. Vivec
7. Good Daedra
8. House of Troubles
9. Daedric
10. Whole Pantheon
11. Other
Argonian Pantheon: Note that very little is known of Argonian religion.
1. Hist
2. Sithis
3. Daedric
4. Whole Pantheon
5. Other
Breton Pantheon:
1. Akatosh
2. Arkay
3. Dibella
4. Julianos
5. Kynareth
6. Sheor/Bad Man
7. Magnus
8. Mara
9. Phynaster
10. Stendarr
11. Y'ffre
12. Zenithar
13. Daedric
14. Whole Pantheon
15. Other
Redguard Crown Pantheon:
1. Ruptga
2. Satakal
3. Diagna
4. HoonDing
5. Tava
6. Leki
7. Sep
8. Malooc
9. Morwha
10. Onsi
11. Zeht
12. Tu'whacca
13. Daedric
14. Whole Pantheon
15. Other
Redguard Forebear Pantheon:
1. Akatosh
2. Satakal
3. Diagna
4. HoonDing
5. Kynareth
6. Leki
7. Lorkhan
8. Mauloch
9. Mara
10. Onsi
11. Zenithar
12. Arkay
13. Daedric
14. Whole Pantheon
15. Other
Orcish Pantheon: Note that here, Malacath, Trinimac and Mauloch are seperate, in accordance with ESO lore.
1. Malacath
2. Mauloch
3. Trinimac
4. Daedric
5. Whole Pantheon
6. Other
Imperial Pantheon:
1. Akatosh
2. Arkay
3. Dibella
4. Julianos
5. Kynareth
6. Shezzar
7. Mara
8. Morihaus
9. Reman
10. Stendarr
11. Zenithar
12. Daedric
13. Whole Pantheon
14. Other
Daedric Pantheon:
1. Azura
2. Boethiah
3. Clavicus Vile
4. Hermaeus Mora
5. Hircine
6. Malacath
7. Mehrunes Dagon
8. Mephala
9. Meridia
10. Molag Bal
11. Namira
12. Nocturnal
13. Peryite
14. Sanguine
15. Sheogorath
16. Vaernima
17. Ideal Masters
18. Mannimarco/King of Worms
19. Whole Pantheon
Affliction: Is your character a vampire or lycanthrope? (Optional) (Most options are only for roleplay; you cannot, for example, be a Vampire Lord in-game)
1. Vampire (Lamae's Bloodline)
2. Vampire (Regional Bloodline, IC only)
3. Vampire Lord (Regional Bloodline, IC only)
4. Lycanthrope (Werewolf)
5. Lycanthrope (Werebat, IC only)
6. Lycanthrope (Werebear, IC only)
7. Lycanthrope (Wereboar, IC only)
8. Lycanthrope (Werecrocodile, IC only)
9. Lycanthrope (Werelion, IC only)
10. Lycanthrope (Werevulture, IC only)
11. Lycanthrope (Wereshark, IC only)
12. True Lycanthrope (Werewolf, can become a normal wolf as well, IC only)
Fears: What is too spooky for your character to handle?
1. Bugs
2. Wildlife
3. Daedra
4. Dwemer Automatons
5. Monsters
6. Undead
7. Vampires
8. Werewolves
9. Trolls
10. Bears
11. Dremora
12. Centurions
13. Ghosts
14. Necromancy
15. Magic
16. Death
17. Nothing
Hobbies: What does your character do/study in their spare time?
1. Agriculture
2. Architecture
3. Wildlife
4. Bartering
5. Culinary Arts
6. Fitness
7. History
8. Horseback Riding
9. Exploration
10. Smithing
11. Woodworking
12. Clothing
13. Enchanting
14. Alchemy
15. Theology
Motivation: Why does your character quest?
1. Scholarly (Seeks to learn more of the world)
2. Vengeance (Seeks revenge)
3. Searching (Seeks lost object/person)
4. Exiled (Banished from home)
5. Redemption (Seeks to atone for something)
6. Army (Seeks to join the Alliance army)
7. Exploration (Seeks to wander Tamriel)
8. Wealth/Power (Seeks money, trinkets and/or power of any kind)
9. Helping Hand (Seeks to help those in need)
10. Glory (Seeks to be considered a hero)
11. Carnage (Seeks bloodshed, possibly chaos)
12. Religious (Seeks to spread, and possibly enforce, his/her religion)
13. Soul-Searching (Simply getting their soul back from the Daedra)
Backstory: Here, using the stuff you generated, you make your character's story.
As I mentioned before, any input or suggestions are welcome. Thanks again for reading!
ESO Random RP Character Creation
Ian S. McClure
Hallo! So, recently I've been struggling to make a character in ESO that I actually care about. It just seems I can't get in their heads like the old days. So, I decided to write out a profile for a char. But, I couldn't decide what to do with him/her! That led to this post—the ESO Random RP Character Creation system!
How it works is simple. Find a number generator (I use random.org), and for every field, generate a number within those parameters (I.E determining Gender, you'd generate between 1 and 2). Whatever number you get is an aspect of your character. Note that this a very personal system—feel free to modify it for your own needs if you feel like. Also, though this was made primarily for ESO, it can be adapted pretty easily for any ES game.
Anyhoo, feel free to leave input, and thanks for reading!
Faction: What Alliance does your character belong to?
1. AD
2. EP
3. DC
AD Races: The Races of the Aldmeri Dominion
1. Altmer
2. Bosmer
3. Khajiit
4. Other
EP Races: The Races of the Ebonheart Pact
1. Nord
2. Dunmer
3. Argonian
4. Other
DC Races: The Races of the Daggerfall Covenant
1. Breton
2. Redguard
3. Orc
4. Other
Gender: Do I really need to explain this? :P
1. Male
2. Female
Primary Virtue: A positive aspect of your character.
1. Brave
2. Charitable
3. Patient
4. Temperance
5. Quick Learner
6. Kind
7. Charismatic
8. Optimistic
Primary Flaw: A negative aspect of your character.
1. Cowardly
2. Greedy
3. Impatient
4. Lustful
5. Gluttonous
6. Violent
7. Cruel
8. Depressed
9. Insane (see below for options)
Insanity (if applicable)
1. Paranoid
2. Psychotic
3. Multiple Personalities
4. Obsessive
5. Completely Sheogorathian (a.k.a Utterly Crazy)
Main Attribute: This doesn't dictate your skills, it just says what's your char's forte. I.E, if they're particularly strong, smart, etc. You could be an agile mage, for instance.
1. Strength
2. Intelligence
3. Willpower
4. Endurance
5. Agility
6. Speed
7. Luck
Former Job: What did your character do prior to getting wrapped up in Molag Bal's schemes and the Alliance War?
1. Assassin
2. Mercenary
3. Soldier
4. Alchemist
5. Blacksmith
6. Chef
7. Brewer
8. Farmer
9. Herder
10. Fisherman
11. Hunter
12. Merchant
13. Scholar
14. Mage
15. Miner
16. Lumberjack
17. Woodworker
18. Clothier
19. Enchanter
20. Thief
21. Noble
22. Guard
23. Priest (religious)
24. Paladin (religious)
25. Innkeeper
26. Enforcer
27. Banker
28. Adventurer
29. Wizard/Witch
30. Bandit
31. Cultist (religious)
32. Thrall
33. Monk (religious)
34. Scout
35. Knight
36. Artist
37. Bard
38. Weaponsmith
39. Armorsmith
40. Jeweler
41. Physician
42. Fence
43. Herald
44. Apothecary
45. Bowman
46. Squire
47. Fletcher
48. Scribe
49. Necromancer
50. Sexton (religious)
Main Deity: Which god or Daedra does your character hold in high regard? (Options are race-specific, with Daedra being the exception. Optional unless your former job or motivation is religious.)
Altmeri Pantheon:
1. Auri-El
2. Anu
3. Lorkhan
4. Magnus
5. Trinimac
6. Mara
7. Phynaster
8. Stendarr
9. Syrabane
10. Xarxes
11. Jephre
12. Xen
13. Daedric
14. Whole Pantheon
15. Other
Bosmeri Pantheon: Note that an option here is Herma-Mora, which is a version of Hermaeus Mora. However, mythologically the Bosmer consider them separate, hence the inclusion in this list.
1. Auri-El
2. Arkay
3. Baan Dar
4. Herma-Mora
5. Jone and Jode
6. Lorkhan
7. Mara
8. Stendarr
9. Xarxes
10. Y'ffre
11. Z'en
12. Wilderking
13. Daedric
14. Whole Pantheon
15. Other
Khajiiti Pantheon: Note that many options here are analogous to Daedra, but the Khajiit consider them separate, hence their inclusion in the list.
1. Alkosh
2. Azurah
3. Baan Dar
4. Hermorah
5. Hircine
6. Jone and Jode
7. Khenarthi
8. Lorkhaj
9. Magrus
10. Mara
11. Merrunz
12. Mafala
13. Namiira
14. Rajhin
15. Riddle-Thar
16. Sangiin
17. Sheggorath
18. S'rendarr
19. Y'ffer
20. Dro m'Athra
21. Daedric
22. Whole Pantheon
23. Other
Nordic Pantheon: Both Herma-Mora and Mauloch/Orkey are included, despite being similar to Hermaeus Mora and Malacath respectively.
1. Akatosh
2. Alduin
3. Dibella
4. Herma-Mora
5. Jhunal
6. Kyne
7. Shor
8. Mauloch/Orkey
9. Mara
10. Stuhn
11. Tsun
12. Daedric
13. Whole Pantheon
Dunmeri Pantheon: There are many Daedra in this pantheon practically unchanged from the 'usual' interpretations. Therefore, they are not included, with the exceptions of 'The Good Daedra' and 'The House of Troubles'.
1. Almalexia
2. Dagoth Ur
3. Lorkhan
4. Nerevar
5. Sotha Sil
6. Vivec
7. Good Daedra
8. House of Troubles
9. Daedric
10. Whole Pantheon
11. Other
Argonian Pantheon: Note that very little is known of Argonian religion.
1. Hist
2. Sithis
3. Daedric
4. Whole Pantheon
5. Other
Breton Pantheon:
1. Akatosh
2. Arkay
3. Dibella
4. Julianos
5. Kynareth
6. Sheor/Bad Man
7. Magnus
8. Mara
9. Phynaster
10. Stendarr
11. Y'ffre
12. Zenithar
13. Daedric
14. Whole Pantheon
15. Other
Redguard Crown Pantheon:
1. Ruptga
2. Satakal
3. Diagna
4. HoonDing
5. Tava
6. Leki
7. Sep
8. Malooc
9. Morwha
10. Onsi
11. Zeht
12. Tu'whacca
13. Daedric
14. Whole Pantheon
15. Other
Redguard Forebear Pantheon:
1. Akatosh
2. Satakal
3. Diagna
4. HoonDing
5. Kynareth
6. Leki
7. Lorkhan
8. Mauloch
9. Mara
10. Onsi
11. Zenithar
12. Arkay
13. Daedric
14. Whole Pantheon
15. Other
Orcish Pantheon: Note that here, Malacath, Trinimac and Mauloch are seperate, in accordance with ESO lore.
1. Malacath
2. Mauloch
3. Trinimac
4. Daedric
5. Whole Pantheon
6. Other
Imperial Pantheon:
1. Akatosh
2. Arkay
3. Dibella
4. Julianos
5. Kynareth
6. Shezzar
7. Mara
8. Morihaus
9. Reman
10. Stendarr
11. Zenithar
12. Daedric
13. Whole Pantheon
14. Other
Daedric Pantheon:
1. Azura
2. Boethiah
3. Clavicus Vile
4. Hermaeus Mora
5. Hircine
6. Malacath
7. Mehrunes Dagon
8. Mephala
9. Meridia
10. Molag Bal
11. Namira
12. Nocturnal
13. Peryite
14. Sanguine
15. Sheogorath
16. Vaernima
17. Ideal Masters
18. Mannimarco/King of Worms
19. Whole Pantheon
Affliction: Is your character a vampire or lycanthrope? (Optional) (Most options are only for roleplay; you cannot, for example, be a Vampire Lord in-game)
1. Vampire (Lamae's Bloodline)
2. Vampire (Regional Bloodline, IC only)
3. Vampire Lord (Regional Bloodline, IC only)
4. Lycanthrope (Werewolf)
5. Lycanthrope (Werebat, IC only)
6. Lycanthrope (Werebear, IC only)
7. Lycanthrope (Wereboar, IC only)
8. Lycanthrope (Werecrocodile, IC only)
9. Lycanthrope (Werelion, IC only)
10. Lycanthrope (Werevulture, IC only)
11. Lycanthrope (Wereshark, IC only)
12. True Lycanthrope (Werewolf, can become a normal wolf as well, IC only)
Fears: What is too spooky for your character to handle?
1. Bugs
2. Wildlife
3. Daedra
4. Dwemer Automatons
5. Monsters
6. Undead
7. Vampires
8. Werewolves
9. Trolls
10. Bears
11. Dremora
12. Centurions
13. Ghosts
14. Necromancy
15. Magic
16. Death
17. Nothing
Hobbies: What does your character do/study in their spare time?
1. Agriculture
2. Architecture
3. Wildlife
4. Bartering
5. Culinary Arts
6. Fitness
7. History
8. Horseback Riding
9. Exploration
10. Smithing
11. Woodworking
12. Clothing
13. Enchanting
14. Alchemy
15. Theology
Motivation: Why does your character quest?
1. Scholarly (Seeks to learn more of the world)
2. Vengeance (Seeks revenge)
3. Searching (Seeks lost object/person)
4. Exiled (Banished from home)
5. Redemption (Seeks to atone for something)
6. Army (Seeks to join the Alliance army)
7. Exploration (Seeks to wander Tamriel)
8. Wealth/Power (Seeks money, trinkets and/or power of any kind)
9. Helping Hand (Seeks to help those in need)
10. Glory (Seeks to be considered a hero)
11. Carnage (Seeks bloodshed, possibly chaos)
12. Religious (Seeks to spread, and possibly enforce, his/her religion)
13. Soul-Searching (Simply getting their soul back from the Daedra)
Backstory: Here, using the stuff you generated, you make your character's story.
As I mentioned before, any input or suggestions are welcome. Thanks again for reading!
Excellent idea, Tenebrous! Most of my characters have a backstory, much of which was developed as I tackled various content. IMO, you really have to get into the game (beyond the surface level quests) to truly RP your character.
Excellent idea, Tenebrous! Most of my characters have a backstory, much of which was developed as I tackled various content. IMO, you really have to get into the game (beyond the surface level quests) to truly RP your character.
A major inspiration, for the record, was this thread:
http://skyrimforums.org/sf/threads/random-character-creation-system-long.19549/
A major inspiration, for the record, was this thread:
http://skyrimforums.org/sf/threads/random-character-creation-system-long.19549/
Here's a link for those who want a name for their character! There's names for every playable race and then some.
Here's a link for those who want a name for their character! There's names for every playable race and then some.
Minor update, changing the Gods section to being optional (unless your char is religiously-motivated/comes from a religious backround). Extensive testing has shown me that usually the God choices don't mesh with the rest of the profile, and make it more difficult to make convincing backstories. That said, if you get a God that fits your character, or even if you don't, by all means incorporate into the backstory!
Minor update, changing the Gods section to being optional (unless your char is religiously-motivated/comes from a religious backround). Extensive testing has shown me that usually the God choices don't mesh with the rest of the profile, and make it more difficult to make convincing backstories. That said, if you get a God that fits your character, or even if you don't, by all means incorporate into the backstory!