Cores aren’t only for apples.
Published in · 3 min read · Mar 11, 2022
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A core value is a fundamental belief your character holds, one that is so obvious to them that they cannot explain it.
A character’s decisions will always be guided by their core values.
Some examples:
- Integrity means a character will stick to their moral code; often links to the core values of Honesty, Trustworthiness, and Loyalty.
- Justice means a character will seek to right wrongs, whether caused by someone else or themselves.
- Autonomy means a character needs to guide their own path and not be told what to do by others.
- Loyalty means a character will act in a way that will benefit those to whom they are loyal, whether that’s a family member, friend, or another individual (or organization) that has earned their loyalty.
- Survival means a character will do whatever it takes to keep themselves alive.
- Family means a character puts family above all else; strongly linked to Loyalty.
- Personal gain means a character will do anything for wealth or other commodities.
- Reputation means a character is concerned about how they appear to…
