# Create Your Character **Video Tutorial**: StoryChain Chat Tutorial #1: Create Your First AI Chat Character {% embed url="" %} ## What You'll Learn In this comprehensive video tutorial, you'll discover how to create your first AI chat character step by step. By the end, you'll have a fully chattable character ready to explore. ### Step-by-Step Process Covered: 1. **Character Creation Setup** * Click "Create Character" to begin * Enter character description (e.g., "Male, human, Commander Astronaut of a unified Earth with a futuristic suit, no helmet, and no flags on the suit") * Select from generated character images 2. **Basic Character Information** * Choose a character name (e.g., "Commander Alex Hayes") * Enable "Make Chattable" for player interactions * Write compelling backstory that defines role and starting point 3. **Personality Configuration** * Select core personality traits (brave, serious, confident) * Choose speaking style (formal, casual, etc.) * Set romantic preferences (optional) 4. **Knowledge Domains** * Add expertise areas manually (space, technology, science) * Ensure character speaks naturally about these topics 5. **Publishing Your Character** * Set visibility (public/private) * Publish character to make available for interactions * Review the default open-ended scenario ## Key Features Covered * **Character Creation Interface**: Navigate the character builder with confidence * **Image Generation**: Select from AI-generated character visuals * **Personality Configuration**: Shape how your character thinks and responds * **Knowledge Management**: Give your character expertise in specific areas * **Default Scenarios**: Understand the baseline chat experience * **Publishing Options**: Control who can interact with your character ## Character Design Tips * Start with a clear, detailed character description * Choose personality traits that work well together and fit the character's role * Consider your target audience when setting interaction preferences * Test your character thoroughly before making it public * Remember that every new character comes with a default open-ended scenario *** *Watch the full tutorial above to see the complete character creation process in action, from initial setup to your first chat interaction.* --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.storychain.ai/storychain/storychain-chat/how-to/create-your-character.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.