An example of Dresden character creation

One of my players did a fantastic job of writing out the exact method he used to create his Dresden character, and I've been granted permission to post it, so here it is:

*Lae Erg (Faerie name - given by mother)
*Russell Carver (Given name by Sophia Abaris)

High Concept: "Half-Fae Battle Wizard" (All Evocation, All the Time)
Personal Struggle: "My Father's Bargain" (Constant approaches by mother's minions, occasional distrust by the White Council in dealing with matters of the Fae, absolute hatred of father)

*Early Childhood*
*Father - the wizard Walter Carver - made a pact with the Sidhe Lady Siofra (Winter Court) for the life of his first born son in exchange for POWER
*Siofra made power play, trying to fuse a mortal line of wizards and the Sidhe
*Inherited Mother's Willfulness
*Intuitive understanding of magic's ebbs and flows - closely parallels Faerie Magic
*Father goes Rogue, becomes a Warlock and is "killed" by Wardens of the White Council - obviously, not dead
*Refused to take part in mother's plan - requested Asylum with the White Council at the age of 15

Skill Biases: Discipline, Conviction, Rapport and Deceit, Performance
Aspect: "Kissed by the Winter Court" (Appearance, Demeanor, Implied
Political Ties, Magical Aptitude, Smoochies with Maeve???)

*Apprenticeship/Rising Conflict*

*Studied under the tutelage of the witch Sophia Abaris - a Warden of the White Council
*As a Warden - Sophia excels at Evocation - a talent she has passed on to her pupil
*Apprenticed for 10 years, found his natural understanding of magic (and incidental usage of Faerie magic patterns) rapidly increased the progression of his studies
*Passed the tests to become a Wizard and was voted in as a member of the White Council at the age of 25
*Possible undercurrents of romance with his mentor
*White Council sometimes doubts his loyalty due to Sidhe heritage

Skill Biases: Discipline, Lore, Weapons, Scholar
Aspect: "Pupil of Sophia Abaris - Witch, Warden and Evocator" (Magic use, Lore, Weapon/Combat Skills)


*Novel*

"An Unnatural Union"

When a Warden of the White Council of Wizards is found slain - killed by internal watermelon growth, the White Council dispatches Wizard Russell Carver to investigate the possibility of an alliance between the Faeries of Summer and the Red Court of Vampires. But the truth is even more sinister than the White Council could ever have imagined. Can the half-fae wizard break apart an unnatural union between Summer, Winter and Vampire before they tip the war not just against the Wizards, but against mankind itself?

(Frankie's Addition)
With it being mid-summer in Texas, Russell decides to use his powers of persuasion to coerce his cousin, and occasional collaborator, Private Investigator Liz Carver, to help him narrow down the investigation. After all, watermelons are plentiful in this area and could have come from many different locations. The impulsive wizard’s got some good ideas, but it’s going to take some major digging to unearth this mystery.

Skill Biases: Presence, Empathy, Fists
Aspect: "Blood of the Thunder Dragon" (Asshole extraordinaire, maybe could be used in combat given his grandpappy's propensity for it)


Other Aspects: "Heir to a Dying Rage" - From Will's Addition (Heir to Ramon's curse - can tap to summon Ramon, or as people accuse him of creating the curse itself, consequences of the curse) , "Stubborn as a Ram" - From my addition to Kele (Use is obvious - hates to agree with people, thinks he's always right, can also be tapped positively for Will Power kind-of checks)