# Character

> Create or develop a character document.

- Skill: `howells/character` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add howells/character`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/howells/character/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: howells (https://skillmd.com/u/howells)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/howells/character

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Develop a character using the character-developer agent.

## What This Does

1. Spawns the character-developer agent
2. Guides you through character questions
3. Produces a character document with:
   - Want vs. Need
   - The Lie, Ghost, and Flaw
   - Arc trajectory
   - Relationships
   - Voice samples
   - Key scenes

## Usage

```
/character                 # Develop a new character
/character Sacha           # Develop specific character
/character revise Jennifer # Revise existing character doc
```

If arguments provided: $ARGUMENTS

## Output

Produces/updates character doc in `characters/[name].md`