Hey, if you newbies to TOR need help making your bio, take a look at this bio, where we will explain how to make your own bio as descriptive and acceptable as possible! NOTE: The descriptions are underneath the quote boxes.

This part is very general. You may choose any realistic Star Wars species you wish (no Yuuzhan Vong or a species not introduced).

Your age must be realistic in Star Wars terms. No 600 year old humans. If you're not sure how old a species can live until, stick with the human limits to make it easy, or ask someone else. Force-Sensitivity can be held by anyone, if you choose to have it. It is required only for the Jedi and Gray Jedi groups. Other groups do not need to have Force-Sensitivity.

Everyone has a birthplanet. If your character does not know it, then you may put Unknown. You are not required to have a Current Homeplanet, but there are some elements of the RPG that require one. Check the rules before deciding whether to have one or not.

You may choose any faction listed above the board in the Member Color Codes group. If you wish to be in a faction that is not listed, put Other, and explain it after. You may choose any rank, but if your bio is not descriptive enough, you may be moved down. Ex. A Jedi Master must have an extensive history and detailed personality, a Sith Apprentice can have a paragraph or two in each, etc. Groups like Criminals and Gray Jedi do not necessarily need a Rank.

History is the most important part of your bio, as it helps members see what your character has done and where they've come from. It also helps determine if you are worthy of the rank you choose. Be descriptive here. Add about their birth, their parents and family, their training, their missions, and what they've done recently. No one can have an "unknown" history. If you want to have amnesia or something, then explain about what has happened since then, and how they've been trying to remember.

Personality does not have to be long, but it is coupled with History in importance. This helps to see what your character is like. Add how they act alone, with other people, while on a mission, when they fall in love, etc.

You may answer this in lists, or in a paragraph. Everyone is strong at some things and weak at others, no matter how powerful you are. You must have at least one of each. Ex. If a Jedi spent their whole life honing their Force abilities, they probably won't be so good fighting one-on-one with a lightsaber.

Like Strengths/Weaknesses, you may answer in lists or paragraphs. Everyone likes and dislikes things, and everyone has fears (even Sith). You must have at least one of each, but the more you have, the better you will be in the RPG.

This part is also very important, as it helps us visualize who this person is. Describe how the face looks. Talk about the shape, colors, eyes, hair, any facial hair, make-up, etc. Describe the structure of the body. Talk about the muscles, the weight, the height, any defects, etc. Describe any marks or scars. Talk about where they are, where they came from, how bad they are, how they affect them, etc. Scars are not required.

You may have any one set of clothes/armor. Here, describe what they look like: their color, their shape, how they affect mobility, camoflauge, etc. Note that armor like Mandalorian Iron, will not necessarily stop a lightsaber from killing you, but it will be taken into consideration. Accessories can include jewelry, special armbands, comlinks, etc.

You may choose any two weapons you desire that fit in your inventory. Check out the [Inventory Limits] in the Holonet forum to see what you can carry.

You may choose one ship from a class lower than capital-class (we'll mostly accept ships 50m long and under). You may name your ship and list the specs of it if you would like to, but it is not necessary.

This RP sample should be an accurate representation of how you will roleplay on TOR. We prefer if you use the character for whom you are making the bio, but that is not required. We have a minimum word limit of 75 for this sample because we want to make sure you will be able to roleplay with detail and give others a way to roleplay back. We encourage long roleplay posts, as it helps to continue interest and fun.


Once you've read through this, you are ready to make your bio. Go back to the Character Bio forum, copy the Bio Template, and start working! Make sure you've read the Rules, Consequences, FAQ, and Newbie Guide first!