100 Gemini-specific character prompts

 

This is a fantastic request that leans into the strengths of Gemini for narrative creation. While I cannot search for an existing list of 100 Gemini-specific character prompts, I can generate a comprehensive, structured list that incorporates best practices for AI prompting (detail, context, style) across multiple facets of character development.

Here are 100 command prompts organized into categories to help you create rich, detailed characters for any narrative:

---

100 Command Prompts for Character Creation in Gemini

I. Core Identity & Physicality (Prompts 1-20)

#	Command Prompt	Focus Area
1	Describe a protagonist's 'first impression' profile: Name, Age, Occupation, one unusual feature, and their immediate emotional state in $50$ words.	Core Snapshot
2	Detail the character's physical appearance with three distinct, non-cliché features, like 'a scar shaped like a constellation' or 'eyes that change color based on mood.'	Distinguishing Marks
3	Outline their daily uniform or signature outfit and explain the practical or psychological reason they wear it.	Wardrobe/Style
4	Generate a full biography for a secondary character, focusing on their birthplace, family background, and a life-altering event at age $16$.	Detailed History
5	Describe the character's voice and mannerisms—including their laugh, their default posture, and their go-to conversational filler word.	Non-Verbal Cues
6	Create a physical ailment or scar that subtly influences their actions and is tied to their greatest regret.	Flaw/History Link
7	Design a creature/non-human character (e.g., alien, robot, spirit) with three unique biological/mechanical features and their 'species' name.	Non-Human Design
8	Describe the character's hands in detail, reflecting their occupation or past experiences (e.g., calloused, ink-stained, manicured).	Descriptive Detail
9	List their three biggest fears and provide a brief, specific scenario for each fear's manifestation.	Phobias/Weaknesses
10	Detail their sense of style in their environment (e.g., their workspace, apartment, or starship cabin) and what it says about them.	Setting Link
11	Create a full name and its meaning in an invented language relevant to the narrative's world.	Naming & Lore
12	Describe the character's distinctive scent (a combination of $3-5$ items) and how others react to it.	Sensory Detail
13	Design a family crest or personal symbol for them and explain its hidden meaning.	Symbolism
14	Outline their morning routine, from waking up to leaving their dwelling, highlighting two odd habits.	Routine/Habits
15	Generate a mugshot description for a fantasy character, including identifying tattoos, height, weight, and last known location.	Criminal/Official Record
16	Describe their walking style and how it changes when they are rushed, relaxed, or nervous.	Movement
17	Give the character an unusual hobby or pastime (e.g., collecting vintage maps, competitive thumb wrestling) and its narrative purpose.	Interests
18	Detail the contents of their pockets, backpack, or utility belt—include one item they refuse to throw away.	Inventory
19	Write a short internal monologue (100 words) from the character about their own reflection in a mirror.	Self-Perception
20	Create a secondary form or disguise for the character, complete with a new name and a different voice/posture.	Alternate Persona

II. Personality, Psychology & Flaws (Prompts 21-40)

#	Command Prompt	Focus Area
21	List their top five personality traits (e.g., cynical, fiercely loyal, pragmatic, secretly romantic).	Trait List
22	Detail their core motivation—the single driving force behind all their major decisions.	Driving Goal
23	Describe their greatest character flaw and explain how it directly sabotages a recent goal.	Major Flaw & Conflict
24	Write out their personal philosophy or life mantra in one complex sentence.	Worldview
25	Generate a short scene (5 lines of dialogue) where the character handles extreme stress—do they lash out, freeze, or joke?	Stress Response
26	What is a secret shame they hide from everyone, and what daily effort does it take to keep it hidden?	Inner Turmoil
27	Create a defining "pet peeve" that can instantly break their composure, and a brief scene where it occurs.	Trigger/Annoyance
28	Define their moral alignment (e.g., Lawful Evil, Chaotic Good) and provide a concrete example of their alignment in action.	Ethical Stance
29	Write a paragraph detailing what the character hates the most about themselves.	Self-Loathing
30	How does the character react to unexpected kindness? Do they accept it graciously, with suspicion, or with confusion?	Emotional Response
31	What is their primary 'love language' (e.g., Acts of Service, Words of Affirmation) and how does this complicate a relationship?	Relationship Dynamic
32	Give them a dark, recurring dream and explain how it foreshadows a future plot point.	Subconscious
33	Detail how they process failure—do they become vengeful, reflective, or simply move on?	Resilience
34	What is the one truth they refuse to accept about their past, and how does the denial manifest?	Denial/Refusal
35	Contrast their public persona with their private self in three distinct areas (e.g., humor, patience, confidence).	Dual Nature
36	Create a major, self-imposed rule (e.g., never use a gun, always finish a job) and why they are forced to break it.	Personal Code
37	Generate a short quote that perfectly encapsulates their approach to life and death.	Catchphrase/Motto
38	Detail their greatest strength and explain how that strength can also be their biggest weakness.	Strength/Weakness Paradox
39	What is the lie they tell most frequently (to others and to themselves)?	Deception
40	Describe the character's favorite memory and explain why they hold onto it so tightly.	Nostalgia/Anchor

III. Skills, Powers & Conflict (Prompts 41-60)

#	Command Prompt	Focus Area
41	List the character's three primary, verifiable skills (e.g., Lockpicking, Expert Negotiation, Astral Projection).	Skillset
42	Design a unique, non-lethal power for them (e.g., minor time-reversal on objects, ability to speak to shadows) and its limits.	Unique Power
43	Describe a signature weapon or tool they use and detail its history and why it is irreplaceable.	Signature Item
44	Outline their strategy for a high-stakes fight when they are cornered and outnumbered.	Combat Style
45	Detail their single biggest blind spot that an enemy could easily exploit.	Tactical Weakness
46	What is their level of technological proficiency (e.g., medieval blacksmith, $23^{rd}$-century coder) and one thing they don't understand about their tech?	Tech Skill
47	Create a specific, difficult challenge for them that requires a combination of their primary skill and their biggest flaw to overcome.	Conflict Challenge
48	Describe a rival or nemesis who possesses the opposite of their core personality/skill set.	Antagonist Creation
49	Detail their method of investigation or problem-solving (e.g., meticulous note-taking, violent interrogation, meditation).	Approach to Puzzles
50	How do they heal from injuries—physically, magically, or emotionally? Is the recovery time fast or slow?	Healing/Recovery
51	Generate a small, recurring magical or technical glitch that follows them everywhere.	Annoyance/Foreshadowing
52	Describe a near-death experience they had and how it permanently changed their combat strategy.	Trauma & Change
53	What is their most impressive but least useful talent (e.g., perfectly mimicking a blue jay call, $18^{th}$-century calligraphy)?	Useless Talent
54	Design a single, specific weakness to their primary power/skill (e.g., their magic only works on Tuesdays, their lockpicks rust in water).	Achilles' Heel
55	Describe a mentor who taught them their skills and why that relationship ended tragically.	Backstory Influence
56	Create a simple puzzle that can only be solved if the character embraces their greatest fear.	Psychological Test
57	Detail a non-violent technique they use to intimidate or manipulate others.	Social Power
58	What is their level of preparedness for unexpected disaster (e.g., always carries an escape kit, relies on pure luck)?	Prepper/Improviser
59	Write a brief, descriptive passage about their movements during a moment of supreme grace or skill.	Action Description
60	Generate a small, practical piece of wisdom they live by, inherited from a parental figure.	Guiding Principle

IV. Relationships & Social Life (Prompts 61-80)

#	Command Prompt	Focus Area
61	Describe their best friend and the one thing they both agree never to talk about.	Close Friendship
62	Outline their relationship with their immediate family (living or dead) in one complex sentence that captures the tension.	Family Dynamic
63	Detail a failed romantic relationship and whose fault the breakup ultimately was.	Past Romance
64	Generate a description of their ideal partner that contradicts their own personality.	Romantic Ideal
65	Create a casual acquaintance who annoys them but provides an essential service.	Annoying Ally
66	Describe how they act when they are in love—are they affectionate, distant, protective, or awkward?	Behavior in Love
67	What is their relationship with a governing authority (e.g., the law, a king, a space federation)? Are they respectful, rebellious, or indifferent?	Authority Stance
68	Design a sidekick or apprentice for them and detail the character flaw in the mentor/protagonist that the sidekick unintentionally highlights.	Mentor/Mentee Dynamic
69	How does the character deal with betrayal? Is it immediate revenge, cold calculation, or quiet devastation?	Betrayal Response
70	Write three questions the character would ask a new person to quickly gauge their trustworthiness.	Interrogation/Trust Test
71	Detail their relationship with money—are they a spender, a saver, or do they believe it's irrelevant?	Financial Habits
72	Generate a short, humorous dialogue between the character and a total stranger who misunderstands them completely.	Miscommunication Scene
73	What is their default response to being asked for help?	Generosity/Selfishness
74	Describe the single person they trust the least and why that person remains in their life.	Necessary Evil
75	Create a small, tight-knit group or faction they belong to (e.g., a thieves' guild, a science commune) and their specific role within it.	Group Affiliation
76	Detail their preferred method of communication (e.g., encrypted emails, dramatic monologues, terse notes, silent gestures).	Communication Style
77	How do they grieve the loss of a loved one? Is it public, private, or destructive?	Mourning Process
78	What is the biggest secret held by their best friend, and how does the character suspect it?	Friend's Secret
79	Describe a random act of kindness the character performed with no intention of reward.	Hidden Goodness
80	Generate a short argument between the character and their primary antagonist, focusing on their contradictory worldviews.	Ideological Conflict

V. Narrative Hooks & Archetypes (Prompts 81-100)

#	Command Prompt	Focus Area
81	Create a 'MacGuffin' (a plot device) that only the character can physically touch or mentally understand.	Plot Device Link
82	Define their narrative archetype (e.g., The Reluctant Hero, The Trickster, The Mentor in Disguise) and detail one way they subvert the trope.	Archetype Subversion
83	Write a prophecy specifically about this character, and detail why they don't believe it.	Prophecy/Destiny
84	What is the title of the book that best describes their life story?	Narrative Theme
85	Generate a cliffhanger moment where the character is forced to make a choice between their greatest fear and their greatest goal.	High-Stakes Choice
86	Describe their ultimate fate if they fail their main quest.	Consequences
87	Introduce a future version of the character who is either drastically better or tragically worse.	Temporal Conflict
88	Write a 'wanted poster' or public announcement about them, exaggerating their deeds and misrepresenting their motives.	Public Perception
89	Detail a moment of pure, unadulterated joy for the character that contrasts with the overall narrative tone.	Emotional Release
90	Create a personal mantra for the narrative's climax, showing how their inner conflict resolves.	Climax Resolution
91	What is the one thing they believe is worth dying for?	Core Value/Sacrifice
92	Describe a time they failed spectacularly and the lesson they should have learned, but didn't.	Failed Lesson
93	Write a fictional news headline about the character 10 years after the narrative ends.	Epilogue Teaser
94	Generate a list of three items they would bring to a deserted world and why those items are essential.	Survival Test
95	Detail the one piece of advice they would give their younger self, but which their younger self would ignore.	Retrospective Wisdom
96	Create a single sentence of narration that perfectly encapsulates the character's internal and external conflict.	Thematic Sentence
97	Describe a moment of quiet rebellion where they break a minor societal or group rule just for themselves.	Small Act of Defiance
98	In the style of a Dungeons & Dragons stat block, assign them scores for Charisma, Intelligence, and Wisdom, and justify the lowest score.	Stat Block/Metrics
99	Write the character's first line of dialogue in the narrative and their actual last line, and explain the shift in their voice.	Narrative Bookends
100	Prompt Gemini to fully synthesize all the above information to write a three-paragraph character profile for an ongoing narrative, using a "show, don't tell" style.	Full Character Synthesis