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Character card

A description that guides an AI character's background, speaking style and behavior.

Example

A fictional tutor's card describes its tone and teaching role.

Why people use it

It helps keep a fictional AI character's behavior consistent.

What you'll hear

“The card says this character is a patient tutor.”

What this means for you

Treat the card as guidance and test the resulting interactions.

Can you control it?

Sometimes

Sometimes. Your choices depend on the tool and your access. The settings available to an everyday user may differ from those available to the people running it.

Common questions

Does a character card guarantee consistent behavior?
No. The AI system, background information and conflicting instructions can affect responses.
Is a character card a separate AI system?
No. It usually supplies guidance to an existing system rather than replacing it.
Can the character forget part of the description?
Yes. Instructions can be missed or conflict with other instructions in the conversation.

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