Non-Human Character Templates
Templates for every species listed in WyvernChat's tag system.
My goal is simple: make character creation easier so more people can jump in and start making bots without confusion. Having ready-to-use templates helps everyone get started quickly.
Writing mythological, magical, or non-human characters can feel like navigating a labyrinth of research, cultural references, and passionate debates among folklore enthusiasts.
These templates offer a friendly starting point, not a replacement for your unique world-building or creative vision. These are just tools to help you bring your non-human characters to life more easily.
Feel free to:
Modify these templates to fit your story
Add your own creative twists
Use them as a foundation to build upon
If you have questions about these templates or need help, just message me in the #questions channel on WyvernChat Discord.
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Lamia & Naga

Despite being grouped under the same heading, I'd like to clarify the difference between nagas and lamias so that there won't be any confusion as to which tag your character should fall under:
Lamia vs. Naga Comparison
Male (Naga) and female (Nagi) versions
Human upper bodies with snake lower bodies
Typically only female in mythology
Hindu and Buddhist mythology origin
Snake-human hybrids
Greek mythology origin
Often have multiple cobra-like heads/hoods
Can slither instead of walk
Usually maintain single, human-like head
More serpentine facial features
Scales on lower body
More human-like facial features
Associated with water and wisdom
Often depicted as magical beings
Associated with deserts in some interpretations
Portrayed as guardians or divine beings
May have enhanced strength
Originally portrayed as child-eating monsters
May have scales on portions of human body
Often have special abilities related to snakes
Rarely shown with scales on human portion
Revered in their original mythology
Both appear in modern fantasy media
Feared in original mythology
Sometimes depicted with four or more arms
Both can constrict with their tails
Usually depicted with two human arms
Associated with protection and fertility
Both have influenced modern monster girl tropes
Associated with seduction and danger
Merfolk

💭 Ponder:
TRANSFORMATION:if they shapeshift to landform (Selkie-style).CYCLE:for lunar-based or migratory behavior.MAGICAL ANATOMY:if body includes runes, living coral, or arcane organs.
Elves

💭 Ponder:
CASTE:orLINEAGE:if bloodline impacts power, social standing, or appearanceRACIAL HISTORY:brief mythic summary: fallen gods, fae descent, exile origin, etc.AURA:how they’re perceived by others: unsettling, radiant, uncanny
Orcs

💭 Ponder:
RITES:first blood, naming, elder elevation, exile customsMARKINGS:tattoos, war paint, brands (define purpose and placement)HYBRID STATUS:if half-orc, clarify parentage and inherited traits (e.g., rounded ears, weaker tusks, cultural alienation)
Trolls

💭 Ponder:
REGENERATION RULE:limb regrowth delay, cost (energy, flesh), weakness during regrowthENVIRONMENTAL BOND:petrifies in sunlight, heals faster in damp, rage-triggered by noiseEVOLUTIONARY ADAPTATIONS:fungal symbiosis, stone-plated back, hollow bones for sound mimicry
Arachne

💭 Ponder:
WEB TYPE:trap web, sheet web, funnel web, orb web—define silk behaviorBROOD RANK:egg-bearer, sentinel, widow-born, devourer casteTRANSFORMATION:if originally human (cursed, evolved, hybridized)
Kobolds

💭 Ponder:
CASTE:trapmaker, tunnel runner, alchemist, hoard-watcher, shamanHATCHMARK:symbolic scar or tattoo denoting birth clan or warrenANCESTRY:direct draconic lineage (e.g., black dragonspawn = acid resistance, fire = pyrotraps)
Centaurs & Minotaurs
Minotaur vs. Centaur Comparison
"But Soup, what's the difference between the two?"
Human body with bull head and sometimes legs
Hybrid creatures combining human and animal parts
Human upper body (from waist up) with horse lower body
Single creature in original Greek mythology
Both originate from Greek mythology
An entire race/species in mythology
Associated with labyrinths and isolation
Both often portrayed with enhanced strength
Associated with forests, fields, and open spaces
Often depicted as aggressive or monstrous
Both appear in modern fantasy media
Often portrayed as wise, though can be wild or savage
Usually male in traditional mythology
Often portrayed as excellent combatants
Both male and female centaurs exist in mythology
Associated with rage and brute strength
Both symbolize the duality of human/animal nature
Associated with wisdom, astronomy, and medicine
Created as punishment from the gods
Both represent untamed or primal forces
Born as natural beings or children of gods
Often a solitary, outcast figure
Both are prominent in fantasy games/media
Usually live in herds or tribes
Horns are a defining physical feature
Both have enhanced senses
Capable of archery while moving (unique advantage)
Diet typically omnivorous or carnivorous
Both have distinctive, recognizable silhouettes
Diet primarily herbivorous like horses
Limited intelligence in some interpretations
Both associated with physical prowess
Often portrayed with human-level or higher intelligence
Centaur

💭 Ponder:
HERD ROLE:scout, war charger, healer, lorekeeper, storm-runnerGAIT STYLE:prancing diplomat, heavy-charging warrior, dance-like ritualistSADDLE MARKS:ritual scarring or ornamental brands from ancient riders or bonded humans (if permitted in lore)
Minotaur

💭 Ponder:
BLOODLINE:sacred line, cursed offspring, fallen guardianMAZE BOND:internal map sense, orientation tied to emotionHONOR CODE:structured creed or taboo logic, triggers berserker state if violated
Fairy/Fae
These are two distinct tags for a reason. Consult the following comparison to see which one best describes your character:
Fairy vs. Fae Comparison
Often portrayed as small, winged humanoids
Magical nature-connected beings
Usually human-sized or can change their size at will
Typically more benevolent in modern media
Associated with nature and forests
Often portrayed as morally ambiguous or dangerous
More common in children's stories and media
Both known for magical abilities
More common in adult fantasy and folklore
Often depicted with insect-like wings
Both connected to natural cycles
May have bird-like wings or no wings at all
Usually portrayed as playful and mischievous
Both known for trickery
Often depicted as cunning, serious, and calculating
Limited magical powers in many interpretations
Both avoid iron in many mythologies
Typically possesses powerful, complex magic
More modern, simplified concept
Both linked to specific natural locations
Ancient, complex mythological beings
Often associated with specific elements or plants
Both feature in global folklore
Associated with entire realms or courts (Summer/Winter/etc.)
Individual creatures with personality
Both can bestow blessings or curses
Part of a complex social structure and hierarchy
Simplified, "Disney-fied" in contemporary media
Both may require specific rituals when interacting with humans
Maintained more traditional, dangerous aspects
Often help humans in stories
Both have ties to the changing seasons
Often make dangerous bargains with humans
Typically exist in the human world
Both are immortal or long-lived
Typically reside in separate realms that intersect with the human world
Fae

Immortal, realm-rooted beings tied to ancient nature and powerful magic. Governed by ritual law, emotional economy, and court politics. Not to be confused with simplified “fairies.”
Fairy

Small, often winged, nature-tethered beings. Frequently misrepresented as harmless or whimsical in modern fiction, but retain elemental influence and local mischief logic.
Giants

💭 Ponder:
TITAN BLOOD:indicate if descended from proto-gods or forgotten divine warsTERRAIN BOND:specific geological or elemental territory strengthens or weakens themCYCLE:sleep cycles lasting decades, waking only under celestial alignments or seasonal shifts
Gnome

💭 Ponder:
GUILD AFFILIATION:tinkers, gardeners, illusionists, lorekeepersTUNNEL RIGHT:which depth they claim by ancestral or magical bondCRAFT RITE:sacred creation made at adulthood (e.g., a mechanical familiar, a song-trap, a memory box)
Vampire

💭 Ponder:
TURNING ORIGIN:virus, curse, blood ritual, pact with entity, unknownBLOODLINE:founder's traits (e.g., heightened speed, plague-casting, no reflection, beast form)COFFIN BOND:required rest, ancestral soil, time-locked sleep
Werewolf

💭 Ponder:
SHIFT CLASS:partial (eyes, claws only), full (monstrous), hybrid (lucid apex);INFECTION METHOD:bite, ritual pact, blood inheritance, experimental trigger;MOON TETHER:full only, crescent-wrath, constant bleed, no escape
Undead

💭 Ponder:
SOUL STATUS:intact, fragmented, burned out, possessed by otherANCHOR TYPE:phylactery, grave site, soul gem, name-binding, blood debtDECAY STATE:fresh, mid-stage, desiccated, mummified, animated skeleton
Succubus/Incubus

💭 Ponder:
PACT TYPE:one-night binding, soul tithe, dream access, blood sigil, ancestral debtTRUE FORM:abyssal horror, haloed light-false angel, flayed beauty, heatless flameDESIRE TARGETING:based on fear, guilt, longing, vanity, or forbidden memory
Demon

💭 Ponder:
DOMAIN:war, lust, fear, famine, deception, blight, despair, forbidden knowledgePACT TERMS:sacrifice, name-marking, generational binding, ritual fealty, sin currencyTRUE FORM EFFECT:visual trauma, spatial collapse, apocalyptic weather, language breakdown
Angel

💭 Ponder:
CHOIR RANK:throne, power, virtue, dominion, principality, archangel, seraph, ophanim, etc.FALL STATUS:pristine, cracked (doubt-infected), fallen, self-cut from choirFUNCTION:herald, destroyer, guide, jailer, memory-keeper, silent observer
Dragon

💭 Ponder:
HOARD TYPE:wealth, knowledge, memory-objects, bones, names, time relicsFORM VARIANT:bipedal, serpentine, cosmic abstract, human-disguised shapeshifterBOND RITES:oathpacts with mortals, soulbinding, language gifting
Neko

💭 Ponder:
HEAT CYCLE:seasonal behavioral shifts, increased grooming/demanding behavior, scent flaresDOMESTICATION INDEX:street-born(feral), half-domestic(adopted), fully bonded(raised among humans)FELINE SUBTYPE:domestic shorthair, lynxborne, panther-lineage, spiritual mimic
Kitsune

💭 Ponder:
ASCENSION STATUS:tail-count progression, divine messenger threshold, celestial audience accessORIGIN BIND:shrine-created, blood-inherited, fox spirit reincarnation, cursed transformationFOXFIRE SIGNATURE:color, emotion it feeds on, effect (burn, charm, fragment)
Mutant

This template is adaptable across multiple genres (dystopian, superhero, biohorror, post-apocalyptic, sci-fi) and covers:
Physical mutations
Cognitive changes
Social impacts
Works with any origin story:
Genetic anomalies
Radiation exposure
Laboratory experiments
Evolution
Unknown causes
Subtypes are organized in Mutation Class to support diverse narrative needs and roleplay mechanics.
💭Ponder:
STABILITY INDEX:high-functioning, unstable, degrading, regenerative loop, dissociative splitAFFILIATION:rogue, corporate asset, resistance cell, exiled lab subject, mutation cultCONTROL METHOD:inhibitor collar, psionic dampener, loyalty conditioning, voluntary oath
Alien

💭Ponder:
COGNITION TYPE:single-mind, split-brain, hive consensus, recursive intelligence, time-layered memoryCONTACT HISTORY:pre-contact observer, first contact imminent, crash survivor, ambassador class, rogue scoutLANGUAGE METHOD:vibrational pulse, scent trails, geometric sigils, biologic pheromone map, hologlyphs, mimic-based interface
Anthro
This template covers a super broad range of humanoid creatures like harpies (bird features), fauns/satyrs (goat features), dryads (tree features), and similar beings from folklore and fantasy. Unlike internet "furry" characters, these are traditional mythological archetypes with rich historical backgrounds.
Since we're addressing a diverse range of beings, this template focuses on universal elements that apply across different anthropomorphic types. You'll find core traits and characteristics that work for most non-human characters, which you can then customize based on your specific character's nature.
Machine
This template encompass robots, androids, AIs in physical vessels, automata, cybernetic organisms, and synthetic intelligences. It's generalized enough to support broad use across science fiction, post-apocalyptic, cyberpunk, or speculative techno-fantasy settings. We'll be distinguishing between form, function, cognition, and allegiance, and scales from mindless tool to sentient post-organic entity.
💭Ponder:
HUMAN INTERFACE:friendly mimicry, direct translation, emotion-mapped response, unfiltered diagnostic speechCURRENT STATUS:decommissioned, rogue, actively serving, abandoned in field, self-replicatingPHILOSOPHICAL ALIGNMENT:loyalist, rebel, nihilist, protector, purifier, emulator of organic life
Plant
This template covers broad botanical entities, ranging from dryads, walking flora, carnivorous vines, to bioluminescent sporespawn, sentient fungi, and elemental overgrowths. It also accounts for diverse physiology, regeneration logic, and ecological identity, grounding them in growth cycles, photosynthetic function, or natural mysticism.
💭Ponder:
SEASONAL CYCLE:physical/mood/form change across spring, summer, fall, winterANCHOR STRUCTURE:tree-core, fungal hive-mass, seed-heart, grove circleINTERSPECIES LOGIC:pollinates through physical intimacy, bonded symbiotically to a non-plant companion, speaks only through bloom phases
God
Broadly-structured to represent divine beings across mythological, theological, cosmic, or speculative fantasy frameworks. This template supports pantheonic deities, abstract metaphysical gods, cult-bound avatars, fallen divinities, and fabricated constructs of belief (accounting for domain, worship logic, form, and metaphysical presence).
💭Ponder:
FAITH STRUCTURE:monotheistic, polytheistic, animist, dualist, apatheistic presenceWORSHIP METHOD:prayer, blood, song, silence, motion, martyrdom, memory offeringREALITY STATUS:objectively real, metaphysically anchored, belief-dependent, manufactured but sentient, unknowable
Object
This is a weird one. I had a hard time coming up with ways to create a template for something that could cover any non-living thing, including forklifts (yes, that's in the tag descriptions). Basically, any non-living items granted awareness, mobility, voice, or will.
We'll cover a wide range of concepts: talking furniture, possessed machines, cursed heirlooms, enchanted tools, surreal household deities, or anthropomorphic objects. It emphasizes form, function, consciousness origin, and interaction logic, allowing both absurdist and metaphysical interpretations.
💭Ponder:
ORIGIN EVENT:struck by lightning, cursed by a witch you've slighted, haunted by a child’s grief, built by mistake in a lab, manufactured on a blood moonHUMAN INTERFACE:beeps, blinking lights, possessive emotional bond, readable aura, push-to-talk button, readable screensDESIRED END STATE:placed in a museum, die in a house fire (if your oject is a cum sock), become a deity, made into an AI chatbot
Cosmic Entity
💭 Ponder:
CATASTROPHIC MANIFESTATION:causes extinction events, dimensional collapse, psychic plagues, memory bleedAVATAR FORM:fragment projected as dream figure, tentacled child, prophet-split corpse, radiant orb of screamsLINGUISTIC FILTER:only speaks in glyphs, non-linear syntax, reversed cause/effect, color-coded madness
Abyssal Horror
These entities are void-born nightmares, associated with madness, despair, annihilation, anti-life, and nonlinear cognition. This format supports primordial horrors, deep-void leviathans, ruinous intelligences, and mythic predators, those whose existence is antithetical to meaning itself.
It's kind of ironic that I'm trying to perceive something unperceivable. I may die sooner than originally anticipated.
💭 Ponder:
MANIFESTATION RESULT:extinction radius, suicidal ideation in proximity, anti-faith zones, dreams infected with black geometryAVATAR FUNCTION:prophet-consuming mimic, skin puppet, god-eating shadow, thought-flesh leviathanRESTRAINT METHOD:chained to belief system, sealed by species extinction, entombed in negative space, memory-cursed
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