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Character Backstory Generator
A richly descriptive backstory generator, powered by OpenAI.
This Foundry VTT module uses ChatGPT to create evocative, immersive backstories for player characters based on basic character information. Originally inspired by the Hyperborea RPG setting, it is fully configurable and works with nearly any game system. Whether your world is sword & sorcery, grimdark, or mythic science fantasy, this module generates context-sensitive origin stories that enhance immersion and character depth.
Features
- 🧠 Uses OpenAI to generate compelling, multi-paragraph character backstories.
- ⚙️ Supports configurable data paths for gender, age, ancestry, class, and biography.
- ✍️ Includes tone/theme field to suggest personality flavor and background voice.
- 🌍 Includes a GM-defined "world context" setting that informs story tone and setting details.
- 🧩 Works with any game system, not just Hyperborea.
- 📜 Optional: Automatically save generated backstory to the character’s biography.
- 🪶 UI overlay with feedback while querying the oracle.