Characters

## What are characters?

Characters in Titanic Voyage RPG are easily the driving force of the experience. Every character you see in the game, apart from the Purser, is played by another person, they might have their own goals, wants, needs, and storylines unfolding. Some players might even play as multiple characters, some might play as historical characters, it's entirely up to the player. A few different types of characters you might see are outlined below.

### Fictional Characters

Fictional Characters are who you'll most likely be interacting with most of the time on Titanic Voyage. This is the most popular option for players, as it gives the player complete creative freedom for writing and storybuilding.

### Historical Characters

Historical Characters are those whom are actually recorded to have been on Titanic. Their fate on the voyage has already been decided but can change if they want to create alternate history. Players will interact with many historical characters during Titanic Voyage, each played by another player. Any historical is available for players to play, so long as it's not already played by someone. Playing a historical character is very similar to playing a role in a play, however you're not reading lines, instead you're coming up with words and actions these people might have actually done or said.

##### Critical Characters

These are historical characters that are critical to Titanic's voyage, such as Captain Smith or his crew of officers.

### Upcoming Characters

These are reserved for future TVRPG voyages. They're usually fictional and well-written.

### Secondary Characters

The 3rd option, since this is used by people who can multitask many characters. Their fate is decided whether they want to live or die.

### Joke Characters

Mostly known for bringing laughter and comedy to the boring voyage; a notable example would be Mr. Not Shane Kid and Mr. Bart Ender from 2023.

### Trolls

Detested and never allowed on TVRPG since they only want to cause mischeif and break the rules. They get banned all time during the voayge. During the registration period, their bookings are deleted so more deserving people can get the cabins.

## How to make a character

Many new players find creating a character very daunting. Here's a step by step guide to help you create your character.

### An Idea

This is where it all starts, the idea on what your character is going to be. The possibilities are nearly unlimited, but make sure that it fits the Edwardian Era. The character can be an eccentric old lady, spoiled brat, etc!

### Writing

This is where you tell the character's backstory. This could be short or detailed as you see fit. Some people write more or less long, multi chapters backstories, some just write a biography (it is recommended to have at least a short biography for your character in game). In any case, steer away from making your character's backstory a Mary Sue (the derogatory trope where the world revolves around her), her counterpart Tom Sue, and other tropes which are bad for a roleplay that has conflinct and drama.

* *Tip:* Don't make your in-game bio too long. Specify the details that might interest other players and want them meet your character. Maybe their character shares something in common with yours (an occupation, details from the past, origins, tastes, etc.), or they might know your character (if they're famous or work in the same industry, for example).

### Faceclaim

You can choose a photo (old or new), an Edwardian fashion illustration or art for a faceclaim. Some options for finding a faceclaim for your character:

* Pinterest
* Flickr
* Online archives and libraries
* Promo stills from period TV shows, films or stage productions

Some players also include outfit breakdowns for their characters. It is common to use fashion plates, but you can also use photos.

* *Tip:* Try not using the most popular pictures and/or the ones that appear in the search first. They are often overused.

### Registration

Character registration begins on March 10th, and you have to be quick since a lot of people are wanting to get the good cabins. That is why people create their characters in advance so they can get suites or access to nearby places such as the promenade. Once you have your character, registration will be quite easy. You simply fill in the information it requests (faceclaim, bio, etc,), then an email with your password will be sent to you. Simply use this password when the game opens up, along with the email you used, and you'll be able to play the game.

## Examples

Here are some examples of past TVRPG Characters (most of them are fictional).

- Maria Fíadh Fee

- Cathleen Matthews (née MacNamara)

- Cyril Broderick Spencer