Beneath the silly "cookbook" angle is a simple, frighteningly efficient character generation system. It speeds up the creative process for all forms of game design, novel plots, comic book setups, short stories, screenplays, and even role-playing campaigns. Say you have a wonderful idea for a futuristic private eye, who begins her intrepid quest alone.Who are her allies? Use this guide.Who are her enemies? Use this guide.How does her latest client plan to destroy the world? Use this guide. Sit down with a vague character concept (or none at all) and this process will lead you to better characters and stronger stories.