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Character detail panel: chips, basic info, custom fields, more sections
Last updated June 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Click any character to expand the detail panel — Slima offers rich metadata fields and sections to help you build full, playable characters.
Top chips
At the top of each character panel:
- Avatar (can upload an image)
- Name (inline editable)
- Role ▾ (Protagonist / Antagonist / Supporting / Minor / Cameo)
- Gender ▾
- Age
- Occupation
A line below shows the character's stats: dialogue line count, scenes they appear in (N/M scenes), and their scope.
Basic info
4 structured fields + 1 long-text:
Want (External) / Need (Internal)
The screenwriting Want vs Need dichotomy:
- Want (External): what the character thinks they want; the surface goal
- Need (Internal): what they actually lack; the inner question they must answer
Example:
- Want: uncover the truth of the case 30 years ago
- Need: forgive himself for fleeing the scene back then
A series' core dramatic tension often lives in the gap between Want and Need.
Ability / Flaw
| Field | Use |
|---|---|
| Ability | What the character excels at (skill, knowledge, trait advantage) |
| Flaw | Weaknesses, blind spots, traits that cause failure |
In drama, the protagonist's flaw is usually the root of the Need and is challenged through the story.
Backstory
A long-text field — the character's past, family, trauma, the formative events. No need to write it all upfront; it can grow with the story.
Custom Fields
When the default fields aren't enough:
- "Add Custom Field": a custom field name (e.g. "First-appearance episode", "Costume preference")
- "Apply Template": apply a saved set of custom fields to this character in one go
Other panel sections
Below Basic Info, the character panel has more sections:
| Section | What it holds |
|---|---|
| Voice Style | Sample dialogue lines that capture how the character speaks; add with "Add Sample Line" |
| Relationships | This character's relationships to others; you need other characters first |
| Involved Storylines | Which season / episode storylines this character is part of |
| All Appearances | Which episodes / scenes the character appears in, first and last appearance, total dialogue lines |