User blog comment:Vinnnn/Character Critiques, Tips, and Hints/@comment-108.28.248.223-20150619190710/@comment-33209858-20150619223708

Hello there C:

So, to me a rude but friendly character doesn't really make sense to me, as those two traits tend to condradict each other. Instead, might I suggest perhaps making her sarcastic and sharp-tongued? That way, she still gives off that "rude" vibe, but it gives her more depth than just acting mean. Perhaps she has a soft spot for those who are close to her, and those are the few people who she's friendly towards.

There are plenty of ways to expand on a character like this - For example, you could make her someone who always speaks her mind, no matter what the situation and no matter whose feelings it might hurt. In this way, she could be very bluntly honest (which could also be used as a positive trait, since y'know being honest is a good thing as well). You could make her short-tempered, and perhaps make her very snarky and snappish when she gets moody. Maybe you could even make her have a bit of a humorous streak, but maybe sometimes she makes jokes at other's expenses and sometimes her jokes might border on the meaner side.

And on the other hand, to those who she is friends with, I would suggest making her someone who is loyal and devoted to her friends. Perhaps when she grows closer to someone, she starts to consider them like her "family" of sorts - or perhaps since she's the daughter of Captain Hook, she could sort of see them like her loyal crew to her Captain.

So, some personality trait ideas that I think would work: Sharp-tongued, sassy, tempermental, blunt, honest, loyal, humorous

Like I said, a rude but friendly character tends to contradict themselves. Instead, I'd focus on expanding her "rude" persona, but perhaps giving her other positive traits that might make her act a little "softer" to those who she's close to - That way, it still fits with her character without making her completely "mean".

So, that's all the ideas I have ^^ Hopefully I helped in some way and if you need any more advice or help, then just let me know~