Yak Shaving: A Character Sheet

Instructions for stringing your character motivation into a velcro surface for plot hooks and other character motivations.

• Reunites split parties
• Signals your interests to the group
• Gives your character's flagship drive a dramatic one-liner

You're 'yak shaving' when you need to change a light bulb, but to do that you need to go to the store, so you need to get your car to start, so you need to [...and so on] so you find yourself shaving a yak. See also If You Give a Pig a Pancake.

Trace that line from the idea that inspired your character all the way to the GM's opening situation. Now you know why you're there.