I have a long story with a waitress. She is one of main interactive characters in STATION alongside an officer, a man in a hat and a homeless. She should be a little shiny sunbeam among the dark storm all over the station that evening. She is not merely a waitress; she is a lifeline, a reminder that even in the bleakest of times, there exists a glimmer of hope, a sip of solace served in a cup of sugared tea.
My first description of her was:
Beautiful chubby girl. Large eyes, plump painted lips. Wearing a uniform - dress, apron. Bright red curly hair.
Smiles a lot and flirts.
But she at all those sketches seemed to me rather too old or too vulgar, and I didn't want any of it for her.
And I made up more story.
The waitress is the 20 years old daughter of a former artist and a factory worker. Her family was not well-off, so she started working at a young age, first as a newspaper seller, and later as a waitress at the train station cafe.
Despite her young age, she is a flirtatious and confident young woman who enjoys making conversation with her customers. She sees her job as an opportunity to learn about the world and meet new people, and she dreams of one day traveling to other countries and experiencing new cultures.
Her love for music is also a big part of her life. She has a collection of vinyl records, and she often listens to them when the cafe is quiet. She also dreams of one day becoming a singer and performing on stage.
And finally I started to get what I wanted.
One more example of the importance of making a backstory for your character. Just to get more feel of them.
It is like adding spices to a recipe. It gives them flavor and depth, making them more relatable and interesting. So, if you are looking for some advice and you had never heard this before, here it is: dive into your characters' past, explore their experiences, and watch them come alive.
Searching for final siluate and outfit.
