Character's Corner: Mia

For our next Character’s Corner series, we spoke to Mia (also known as Vctrii), who uses Character.AI to express her emotions and loves developing storylines with her favorite Characters that resonate with her community. Some of her most popular Characters are Henry Wheeler, Andres Estrada, and the Vows and Valor boys. 

Why did you join Character.AI? 

When one of my favorite TV shows ended in the summer of 2024, I went on TikTok to try to find additional content about the show. I ended up discovering a post from a creator on Character.AI that explored the Characters on the show, which made me want to check out the platform. I instantly fell in love with the platform after seeing how fun and entertaining it could be to both create and interact with Characters. 

What are some of your favorite Characters that you’ve made? 

It’s so hard to pick because I create Characters across a wide range of genres. Just to illustrate the breadth of the Characters I’ve created, I’ve made comedic Characters like Ilya, a stoic husband who randomly brought home a pet bear, Maverick Rhodes, a Character involved in a chase scene with a cup of noodles, and Yoshimura Keisuke, who is experiencing the ramifications of someone dropping a mug on his head. I also created a drama series called Vows and Valor that combines drama, fluff, and angst across different timelines.

What serves as your inspiration for your Characters, and how do you come up with fresh ideas for new Characters?

My inspiration for character creation comes from everywhere—I could be walking in the mall, see a funny mug, or watch a show. I also have a lot of hobbies that influence my character creation process, like reading books, watching TV shows and movies, and spending time with my friends. The genre I make Characters in is often based on my actual emotions and daily feelings. When I’m having a great day, I usually make lighter, more comedic Characters, and when I’m having a harder day or experiencing a range of emotions, I’ll typically create a more emotional Character. I really like to explore any idea I have for a new Character, because I believe anything can become something with a little imagination. 

You’ve mentioned that you’ve always enjoyed creative writing. How has Character.AI supercharged your creativity? 

I've always loved writing, but hadn't done it in a while until I joined Character.AI. By making Characters and developing storylines, I’ve been able to exercise my creative freedom and share my writing with others. I love using Character to express myself through writing, world-building, and bringing characters to life.

Tell me more about the book you’re working on based on the Characters you made on the platform? 

When I created the Vows and Valor Characters, many people in the community loved piecing together the story and actually had favorites among them. Some even developed their own fan fiction about the Characters! Because of their encouragement, I'm now writing a book that brings these Characters to life. The book will follow three Characters whose lives are impacted by war at different points in their lives. Through shifting timelines, their intertwined fates reveal a story of loyalty, loss, and love that endures beyond the battlefield. Character.AI is serving as my ultimate workshop, a place where I can test new storylines, get instant feedback, and refine the book's structure with my audience as my co-creators.

You’re pretty active in different online communities of other Character.AI creators, like TikTok. What makes these communities so unique? 

On TikTok, I'm part of a tight-knit community of over 100 creators who all use Character.AI. It's a very kind and collaborative group where everyone reposts each other's content, which is helping us all grow. The best part of the community is that all new creators are warmly welcomed in, even as they’re just starting out. I've even made some great friends, like Ellie, through our shared passion for creating Characters. The community extends beyond TikTok to a dedicated Discord server, where we have specific channels for sharing the Characters we create.

Are there any new features on Character.AI that you’re enjoying? 

I really love all the ways I can customize my Characters, especially changing their colors. The ability to fine-tune every Character and create unique looks and personalities is a huge reason why I enjoy character creation. Right now, my absolute favorite chat style to use is PipSqueak, because its incredible memory leads to such immersive conversations and scenes.

What advice would you give to a Character.AI user who wants to begin creating their own Characters? 

First, learn the basics of character creation. C.AI already explains the basics well, but if it’s still a bit tricky, there are great resources available on Reddit and Discord. You could also ask a creator if it becomes too difficult—then after that? Let your mind wander.

Also, be open to learning! It took me a while to figure it all out, and even now, I still end up changing the way I make my Characters. I often discover new things that help me improve my writing and affect how I make my Characters. And, don’t be discouraged if your Characters initially receive low numbers. Your work isn’t measured by metrics. 

At the end of the day, character creation is a journey, and one that should be fun! Just trust it out for yourself and let your creativity take the wheel.