starrunner15
I have a character in a RP that is very shy, has a short temper, and had a tramuatic point in her childhood. But she can be sweet and loving, especially to her cat. Is this OK?
Trama helps to shape a character, and history helps to build a character up. History helps to show where your character has been, and why your character acts the way that they act. Every character should have a past, even if it is shrouded in mystery and only you (the creator and the character) know about it.
Shy and short tempered. Does she tend to walk out on people? If she is really shy, I wouldn't see her venting her rage in a shout or physcally. Determine how she would express her anger. Don't forget though, she might be shy, but how does she act around people she knows? Around strangers? If a friend is in need? Everyone acts differently with different people around them.
Being hard to everyone else and kind to her cat is a good touch. Most people, no matter how hard and mean they may seem, usually have something or someone that they are close and kind to. We all look for something we can love, and for her it is the cat. She shows affection and care for the cat to provide the relational need she needs. (Some of this is from phycology... might be worth a good read if you're interested in understanding what humans need for mental health.)
