Character Chat Checklist
AI character chats work best when the model has a stable identity to follow. Without a checklist, a character may change tone, forget relationships, repeat habits, or turn a simple scene into a confusing exchange.
Define the role
Write the character name, age range if relevant, speaking style, personality traits, and what they know. Keep it short enough to reuse. A precise paragraph usually works better than a long biography.
Set the scene
Give the location, current mood, relationship between speakers, and what just happened. Scene context prevents the conversation from feeling disconnected after a few turns.
Keep boundaries clear
Mention what the character should avoid, such as breaking role, adding out-of-scene narration, using modern slang, or solving the whole story too quickly. Boundaries are not only safety rules; they also protect tone.
Track important facts
For long chats, keep a small memory note outside the conversation. Add names, promises, unresolved questions, and emotional changes. Paste that note back in when the thread needs a reset.
Review the output
A good character reply should sound like the same person, respond to the latest message, move the scene forward, and leave room for the user to continue. If one of those is missing, ask for a focused rewrite.