Develop a circumstance where your character’s most significant personality trait is both their saving grace and their downfall.

In a difficult situation, our strengths can also become our weaknesses. For instance, a meticulous planner may be great in crisis planning, but their inability to adapt to sudden changes might create problems. Explore how your character navigates through the situation. How do they react when they realize the cause of their trouble? This prompt helps to explore the paradoxes within your character and can lead to a richer character profile.

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