Character Creation

Positive Connections

While SSS&S is a diceless system, random tables can still be useful during character creation and session prep. If you happen to have a spare twenty-sided die nearby, great — roll for it. Otherwise, simply ask players to choose a number between 1–20 at random.

Positive Connections are the easiest way to establish a party that already knows and trusts one another. These relationships help the group feel cohesive from the very beginning and naturally encourage cooperation, shared history, and emotional investment between characters.

Positive Connection Questions

1. When was the first time this character helped you?
2. What did this character do that earned your trust?
3. What about this character reminds you of home?
4. When did this character make you laugh during a difficult moment?
5. What personal secret does this character know about you?
6. What item did this character give you that you still carry?
7. What danger did you and this character survive together?
8. Why do you believe this character has a good heart?
9. What skill of this character’s do you admire most?
10. What meal, drink, or tradition do you and this character share?
11. What promise did you and this character make to one another?
12. What is the kindest thing this character has done for you?
13. Why would you trust this character to watch your back?
14. What story about this character do you always enjoy hearing?
15. What weakness of yours does this character understand better than others?
16. What place would you and this character like to visit together someday?
17. What quality does this character possess that you wish you had?
18. What nickname does this character have for you?
19. What moment made you realise this character was worth keeping around?
20. How did this character earn your loyalty?