If you need a character motivation

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The character...

• is in love. They could want to get closer to their

• loved one, do things for them, save them from a bad scenario, etc.

• hates him or herself due to some perceived or actual flaw and is motivated to change that flaw.

• is hedonistic.

• is hungry, thirsty, tired, etc. (this probably won't work for a longer story)

• is sick and needs a medicine/cure.

• wants to return to a person or place they haven't seen in a while.

• wants to pull off something grand.

• wants to be remembered.

• desires revenge.

• wants to be a better member of their religion, political group, etc.

• wishes to right an injustice.

• is trying to figure out what they want to do with their life

• wants to strike it rich.

• wants to win at something.

• wants to forget something.

• wants to be as good as or better than somebody else.

• wants to heal a past wound.

• lusts for adventure.

• desires more knowledge.

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