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2. Burn and Hook

Look through the list of Burns and Hooks and choose one of each for your character.

Your Burn is a pivotal event in your life. It helps explain why your character is no longer living the life described by their Background. Your Hook represents the lasting consequences of the burn.

Your background, burn, and hook should all tie together to show your character's story
Like this:

I am a [Background] who was [Burned], and now I am [Hook].
Example:

I am a [Street Vendor] who was [Witness] to a murder, and now I'm being [Hunted] by the megacorp that wants to silence me.

Write your burn and hook at the top of your character sheet.