Overview

The Characters section records who appears in the scene, how they participate, where they are, their appearance and outfit, physical and emotional state, and what they know. This supports character-focused Timeline filters, scene cards, Story Point and continuity checks.

Role tells you whether a character is the point of view, a main participant, a supporting presence or only mentioned. Presence and location details help the story remember who was actually there.

Why Adding Characters Matters

Characters drive many PlotDirector systems. Once a character is attached to a scene, they can appear in Timeline filters and search, relationship review, knowledge tracking, attribute history and continuity checks. Open the Scene Inspector when you need the detailed appearance and state record; the general Timeline no longer displays a separate lane for every character.

You do not need to fill every character field every time. Add the details that matter: POV when reader access matters, role when participation matters, location when movement or continuity matters, and notes when the scene changes what future scenes need to remember.

Continuity Implications

Character location and movement help answer whether someone could witness an event, hold an object, know a secret or appear in the next scene without a travel gap.

Related Guides

• Timeline Filters and Focus
• Character Attributes