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Character arcs template

Each character’s want, need, flaw, arc and relationships — use relationships to connect characters across branches.

Best for
Writers and game designers
Goal
Develop characters and how they change
Layout
Mind map (balanced)
Topics
15
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How to use it

  1. Give each main character a want and a contrasting need.
  2. Describe the arc as “from … to …”.
  3. Draw relationships between characters.
  4. Press Tab to add detail under any topic and Enter for another at the same level.

What’s inside

The full structure as text — the same content you get in the editor.

  • Cast
    • Protagonist
      • Want
      • Need
      • Flaw
      • Arc: from … to …
    • Antagonist
      • Want
      • Motivation
    • Ally
      • Role in story
    • Mentor
      • Lesson taught
    • Relationships
    • Themes they embody

Last reviewed 2026-10-30. Placeholders are deliberately generic — replace them with your own facts and sources.