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OZ:
It might not be a bad idea to write a short story explaining each character's background just for your own information. As you write your novel you can include any bits that will move your novel forward. You might find in some cases that it will be an organic fit. Just don't force the background into the story and don't forget and assume that the readers will know the details that you never included. Some background bits might not be needed in the story. Unless it's really important, it's usually ok to leave some to the readers imagination. It's very possible that the Dresden Files will end without us ever knowing the full "origin stories" of many of the major characters although we will probably have a few clues. How did Kincaid become a mercenary and a shooter? What made Michael into the man that became of KotC? Where did Toot Toot get his leadership abilities? It doesn't make these characters less enjoyable because we don't know every detail of their past.

roteral:
I think I didn't actually say what I wanted help with. What I meant was I wanted help actually making up characters and their abilities

LizW65:
This:
http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/character-cafe/threads/70798
may be of help. There are PDF versions somewhere that you can download and fill in the blanks (or at least there used to be; I can't seem to find them.)

roteral:
Thanks this should be really helpful

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