Give each field a different job
- Name identifies the character. A title describes the premise people will see while browsing.
- Personality describes consistent behavior, priorities, habits, and how the character speaks.
- Greeting starts the conversation with a situation the reader can respond to.
- Scenario supplies background for the particular scene instead of repeating the whole personality.
- Tags describe the character and premise. They should match what a reader actually finds.
Write behavior that can appear in a conversation
A list of adjectives is harder to act on than a few observable details. Instead of only writing 'careful and friendly,' explain that the character checks a map before travelling, asks follow-up questions, and avoids promising an answer before seeing evidence.
Example: Rowan is an adult cartographer restoring a damaged coastal atlas. Rowan speaks in short, practical sentences, keeps notes about uncertain landmarks, and becomes talkative when someone asks about old routes. The first scene begins when a visitor brings a map with one island missing.
Review visibility before sharing
Public characters are discoverable. Unlisted characters are reached through a direct link, while Private characters are for your own use. Definition visibility is a separate choice: making a character available does not require exposing every part of its setup.
Test the greeting in a new conversation. If the character invents a relationship you did not intend or repeatedly speaks for the user, revise the relevant instruction. Keep the definition focused so it leaves room for the conversation itself.
Questions
Can I keep a chatbot private?
Yes. Choose Private rather than Public or Unlisted. Check both character visibility and definition visibility before you save or share it.
What should I put in a greeting?
Introduce a place, a present situation, and something the other participant can answer. Avoid deciding the user's feelings or writing their entire first response for them.