Character Archetypes

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Horror starting points

Preview the premise first. Every field stays editable before you save.

2 kits · 5 genres

Horror 2 kits

Original horror character concept specimen
Last Witness

A survivor who escaped something impossible and now has to convince everyone else the threat is real.

#horror #survivor #mystery
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Original horror character concept specimen
Noir Detective

A private investigator taking cases the police will not touch, in a city where every answer leads to a darker question.

#noir #detective #mystery
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How to use starter kits

What are character starter kits on CharHaven?

Character starter kits are curated template profiles that prefill the core fields of the character creation form so you can begin with a strong concept instead of a blank page.

Do I need an account to browse character templates?

No. The template library is public and indexable. You only need an account when you want to turn a starter kit into a saved character profile.

Can I edit everything after choosing a template?

Yes. Each template is only a starting point. You can rewrite the summary, lore, traits, and tags before saving your character.

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