AI Character Description Generator | Definition & Tips

Creating vivid, believable characters is one of the most important skills in storytelling. A strong description helps readers visualize the character and connect with them emotionally.

If you need inspiration, try QuillBot’s character description generator. Enter a few details about your character and get instant, detailed descriptions you can use as-is or adapt to fit your story.

How to describe a character

There are a few things to consider when creating and describing a character. Readers judge a character by a whole range of features that are within the author’s control. Those features are:

1. What the character says

In novels, films, and plays, we judge people by what they say. The words that come out of the characters’ mouths are one of the most significant features that an author has control over.

2. What the character does

Perhaps of equal importance is what the character does. Do they act with integrity? Are they compassionate? Can they be trusted? Are they funny or mean?

3. Is there a conflict between 1 & 2?

If a character says one thing but does another, that reveals a lot about them (as in real life, too).

4. What does the character think?

This can also be revealing of character and is more commonly found in novels and film, but notably in Shakespeare through the use of soliloquy.

Using an AI character description generator

If you’re stuck, QuillBot’s AI Character Description Generator can help you find the right words. Simply provide a few details, such as age, role, or personality traits, and the tool will instantly generate a vivid description. It’s a quick way to break through writer’s block and spark new ideas.

The example below shows a description entered into the tool about the protagonist in Hemingway’s A Farewell to Arms and the output from the character generator.

Character description generator input example

Character description generator response example

Frequently asked questions about character description generators

How do I make my character descriptions unique?

Focus on what sets your character apart, such as quirks, habits, or a distinctive way of speaking. If you’re looking for fresh angles, QuillBot’s character description generator can suggest unique traits you might not think of on your own.

Can an AI character description generator really save time?

Yes. Writing character descriptions can be time-consuming and stressful. So, instead of struggling with a blank page, you can use QuillBot’s character description generator to instantly create multiple variations, then edit the one that best fits your story.