Editing Getting started (section)

== Step-by-Step Bio ==

=== Clan & Rank ===

In these, you will answer with your character's clank or group, and their rank in the clan - ie. kit, apprentice, warrior, or elder. Clanless characters are welcome to get creative, as some clanless groups have their own ranks. However, terms such as rogue, kittypet, or loner are perfectly suitable for most.

Note that the '''high ranks''' (clan leader, deputy, medicine cat, medicine cat apprentice, and WindClan manager) are limited and only granted under specific circumstances. 

=== Role ===

Here's where you'll choose your character's role. If you're unsure what a role is, check out our [[Roles]] page. Our system will automatically calculate your stats depending on this role and other factors. 

=== Age ===

Enter your character's age in moons. Just the number is fine; you don't need to include "moons". 

=== Gender/pronouns & Orientation ===

Enter your  character's gender, pronouns, and orientation. These can be anything you like! Your character's biological sex is as irrelevant as you like. If unsure of your character's orientation, you're not obligated to give an answer, nor do you have to commit to your character's gender. (??? word that better)

=== [[Faceclaims]] ===
This section is where you will submit information as to your character's faceclaim. We allow both photos and artwork to be used as a faceclaim.  

If you are using photographs as your faceclaim, please be certain that your image source is creative commons, or that you have permission to use this image! If you are using art, we request that your character's appearance is semi-realistic and you have the rights to use it.  

Good sources for CC images are sites such as [https://www.flickr.com/search/?text=cat&cf-turnstile-response=0.Dy1HS5t-V3KzM92_69wZzJ1JvQuSSQwq5YTQipNCKt9JFcHjJ5mSP7qXpZC6Ntuj7k12QymBQqldsmI2VkqUpMOB0MzInlhv7AVhLxrZSEBLQK4EWGbWJgLlrDR04M2LAowQd-S2GIxkUSEoSOI3sx-6vMagZNSncGebaeDjhqLdlypqeUa-6_eXRPdLJgQR5ZWxYQiXvYnOh7auWcT_s0MMaROUCI46jKbQvQB1CT_jqHn9Ap7pra5jq2IJKNV_GwSg7b0ulJKPckHUJnVXSiKBnp2ZydtpwKcGRHg9GBR6clqKAwxYOlBDWAFVOgdnPZqkiCtXPCe9Z6pjqoR8EEO7ohPX2fowkG31pC9sjjpGv6gM8gLiNWoIjbOoo-ud0Z-y2Y96WBcHRJKIDmr9N8Wfac9tnUcea1giXIsEPLn7hL2POi5p0-p8tjopRzoFDFH5r3WvDmvePSepO0mjtRcQFOZgxK6GnkAjgu_bLsiD6oBLFP7-3gdfkPQ7xjPx6U69eCGpepy29wW6p6LPm_jz89Lbw1QWKD28GXhiHybYJW7LI91nlAynL8j5I7I8PpGTYFx61nmbZl9BHKSmVQ7OcLTY7QkExx-RRJ31GfgwUiggGxMVrjmq-vYNY8AAeVfsdrkJ0tIaLXNOp-ZVi9xlHO1H1fT3Wyojs6jqEBLiYJYzlL5KuoRdhlmkDVsWZj0Trtn6Bbcw0IsLYvgmeaGEqm1fwK4tW3olY4isY5f4NlOPHnFhn4ws-DA3Gs0sLHJAoiSlYVZeOSTbCzxwH7_Er1hASJMlT8kapCa2gMc.T5dGhlVmyiZIBiLf7atZZA.9281c3cf73005bf69d4c30cfb42a019778eb2607d826348b7e0d9648b563aae2&license=2%2C3%2C4%2C5%2C6%2C9&sort=relevance Flickr], [https://www.pexels.com/ Pexels], [https://unsplash.com/ Unsplash], and [https://pixabay.com/ Pixabay]. You will want to ensure  that your faceclaim of choice isn't already in use by another character - you can confirm this on our [https://beyondthepalerp.jcink.net/index.php?act=Pages&pid=10 face claims] page, where you can search either your desired face claim's name or the photographer's account. 

If you're using an image that is not CC but you have permission for, you'll want to include a link to a screenshot of the photographer or account holder giving you permission to use it. Only one player may use a faceclaim at a time, except in cases of twins, or if a child is using a younger version of the parent's faceclaim.

If you are using artwork as your faceclaim, ensure that you have the rights to use it. If you did not draw or design the character but have rights to it (i.e. you were gifted or comissioned the art), please include a link to the artist's profile. 

=== Appearance & Relationships ===

These sections are very free form with no minimum word. You can describe things with as much simplicity or length as you desire.

Some members use the appearance section to include things unrelated to appearance, as it's the first page to appear on the pop-out profile! This includes things such as Pinterest boards or Spotify playlists related to their character. 
=== Personality & History ===

These two sections are the meat of your character's profile! You are required to write '''200 words combined''' for these sections, and you are allowed to disperse these words as evenly or unevenly as you desire. This means you can write 100 words for personality and 100 words for history, or you could write 10 words for personality and 190 words for history. We simply request that each section have a bare-bones summary, even if it is just a few words.

=== Relations ===

In this section, you'll list primarily your character's existing relationships. This will primarily include family members, but you can also include friends, enemies and past relationships. 

You may be as simple (only names) or as detailed (appearances, type of relationship) as you like. If a relationship is in play, we advise including a link to the character's bio and the name of the roleplayer. 


[[Category:Character Creation]]