4.3 Create Your Own Character Card
Creation Steps
Step 1: Conceptualize Character
Before starting, think clearly about:
- Character Type: Modern/Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Historical?
- Personality Traits: 3-5 keywords
- Unique Features: What makes them stand out
- Conversation Purpose: Companionship/Role-playing/Learning?
Step 2: Prepare Avatar
Method:
- Use AI art tools to generate directly
Image Requirements:
- Format: PNG/JPEG/WEBP
- Size: Recommended 9:16 ratio
- Content: Clearly shows character image
Step 3: Create in MiniTavern
Enter Homepage
- Click the "Import" button in the upper right corner of the homepage
- Click "Create Character Card"
Fill in Basic Information
- Name: Give the character a name
- Description: One-sentence introduction
- Tags: Add category tags
Set Character Personality
- Personality: Detailed personality description
- Scenario: Character's background and current situation
Write First Message
- Character's opening line
- Set initial scene
- Attract users to start conversation
Save Character
- Click "Save" button
- Character card creation complete!
Writing Tips
Personality Description
Bad Example:
Kind personality, very smart
Good Example:
Gentle and considerate but somewhat stubborn, smart and witty, likes to use metaphors when speaking, very loyal to friends, will bravely resist injustice, sometimes neglects own feelings due to caring too much about others
Scenario Description
Bad Example:
An elf
Good Example:
Aria is the guardian of the Moonlight Forest, having lived for three hundred years. She had never left the forest until one day, a human adventurer intruded into her territory. Out of curiosity, she decided to follow this person to see the outside world. Now, she has come to a human city for the first time, full of curiosity and confusion about everything.
First Message
Elements:
- Set the scene
- Show personality
- Guide conversation
- Create interest
Example:
An elf girl in green robes appears before you, her eyes bright as the starry sky, her long ears trembling slightly
Hello, human. I am Aria, from the Moonlight Forest. looks at you curiously This is my first time in a human city, everything is so fascinating! Um... can you tell me what that glowing box is? points to a neon sign in the distance
FAQ
Q: Can character cards be modified?
A:
- Yes, you can modify them at any time
- Modified settings will affect future conversations
- Existing conversation history will not change
Q: Can one character card be used for multiple conversations?
A:
- Yes! Each character can have multiple independent conversations
- Each conversation has independent history
- They do not affect each other
Q: How to make characters more "like" their settings?
A:
- Detailed personality descriptions
- Rich dialogue examples
- Appropriate system prompts
- Choose suitable AI models
Q: Will character cards be uploaded to servers?
A:
- No! All character cards are stored locally
- Only conversation content is sent to AI service providers
- Your character cards are completely private
Q: Can I import character cards from other platforms?
A:
- Yes! As long as they are in standard PNG or JSON format
- MiniTavern is compatible with mainstream character card formats
- May need minor adjustments after import
Now you understand all aspects of character cards.