In my (currently in progress) series that begins with The Magician’s Task, there will be a total of eight ROs: 4 male and 4 female. Although the series (a work in progress) is high fantasy with some comedy mixed in, it also has a big focus on romance, so I’m trying my best to provide a big cast of romantic options who all have different personalities, motivations, and skills.
Here are some brief descriptions of the ROs that have already been introduced and play big roles in the story:
Rigel:
At 24 years old, Rigel is the best healer in your village, and is highly skilled at many areas of the trade, such as potions, surgeries, and natural medicines. He is extremely intelligent, and also works as a scribe, but is also quite introverted and has some nervous ticks when he talks. He has light brown skin, a thin build, and an average height. He generally enjoys reading in his spare time. Although complex, he tends to lean towards a “good” nature.
Mabelin:
At 29 years of age, Mabelin is the vice-captain of the guard and by far the most skilled swordsmen in the village, though she is also more than proficient in hand to hand combat, and with bow and arrows, clubs, and other weapons. She is very loyal, brave, and goodhearted, though she can also be equally impulsive and quick to anger, and she has a habit of teasing, sarcasm, and arrogance. She is tall, with dark brown skin, a giant mohawk, and a toned build. She enjoys sparring and playing chess her spare time. Although complex, she tends to lean towards a “medium/good” nature.
Keano:
At 23 years of age, Keano is one of the best archers in the village, and he is also quit skilled in tree climbing, speed, and wielding a dagger. He works as a farmer, and is very outgoing and charismatic, and is also quite the romantic. He is tall, with blonde hair, stubble, and green eyes. He has a thin but toned build. He enjoys drinking, dancing, and singing in his spare time, and although complex, he tends to learn towards a “medium/good” nature.
Violet:
At 18 years of age, Violet is a very skilled demon huntress, and also one of the best thieves in the village, second only to Saza the thief-master. She is introverted, cold, and selfish, but she can also be very brave. She is also extremely intelligent and ambitious, and is adept at climbing, stealth, and combat with throwing daggers. She also has a magical necromantic wand and has a good amount of knowledge pertaining to necromancy. She has light brown skin, a bald head with tattoos covering it, an average height, and a slim build. Although complex, she tends to lean towards a “bad” nature.
I also plan on having 4 more ROs, though since they won’t be introduced until the sequel to TMT, I have outlined less about their personalities, skills, and motivations.
Blossom:
A 19 year old fairy with the ability to fly and create powerful illusions. She can also turn into a human, but after the transformation is complete, it is irreversible. She has an hourglass figure and is very mischievous and bossy. Although complex, she tends to lean towards a “medium/bad” nature.
Kidas:
A 31 year old knight, Kidas is an extremely skilled warrior who specializes in axes. He is the general of the kingdom of Githrad, and also has minor magical powers. He is tall, with a muscular build and dark brown skin. He is aggressive and impulsive, but has a brilliant tactical mind. Although complex, he tends to lean towards a “bad” nature.
Izzy:
A 28 year old royal adviser. She is extremely intelligent, and has a very peaceful, diplomatic personality. She is curvy with a slightly heavier build, and has very pale skin. She also has broken hips, and uses a wheelchair. Although complex, she tends to lean towards a “good” nature.
Jude:
An 18 year old servant. Jude has red hair, freckles, and an average height, with a slightly heavier build. He is very shrewd and selfish, and has sticky fingers. However, he is also very creative and can be very loyal to those who he likes. Although complex, he tends to lean towards a “medium/bad” nature.
Long story short…I think, ideally, it’s best to have many ROs with complex, gripping personalities that set them all apart.
if you wanna write a whole bunch of people, then more power to you 
) and that 1 option sucked, so basically I just skip through everything each week hoping that another girl with show up 
)
As far as the “how many” question, any idea if those are likely to prioritize greater number of options, or fewer deeper ones, or if that’ll vary based on what the author wishes to do?
fortunatelly… even though the first concept of the story was basically his own, i got a leeway for the VN version after we decide to use an alternative story --not his original story-- (he is too busy with his work, so he wouldn’t be able to do much with the game,… and it means i can do as much as i want with it 
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