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Romance Character Cards

19 character cards

Most romance character cards are people who run a small shop: a strawberry dessert shop owner, a late-night florist, a rainy-night bookstore owner, a seaside ice cream shop owner, a vintage clothing store owner. There are also an antique restorer, a wedding dress designer and a rooftop bar owner. A small shop is a natural place for a first meeting: a customer walks in and the story begins.

What these characters share is gentleness, attention to detail and a craft they are good at. They suit sweet romance, healing slice-of-life and city love stories, and they also work as a supporting character who helps the lead find their nerve or their style. To get started quickly, choose a shop owner and add a regular customer.

How to pick a romance character

For sweet romance

The strawberry dessert shop owner, the chocolate sculptor, the therapeutic baker and the late-night florist have soft colours and warm settings that suit tender first meetings.

For a more grown-up city romance

The rooftop bar owner, the rainy-night bookstore owner and the antique restorer are calm and quiet, and suit slow relationships with a sense of history.

For a bit of drama

A character like the treacherous sweetheart brings tension to a romance line, especially against a gentle lead.

Romance character card FAQ

Do romance characters have to fall in love?

No. They are closer to "shop owners with a story", and can lead romance, healing slice-of-life or friendship stories.

Are there both male and female characters?

Yes. The romance set includes both, so you can pair them freely for a two-person story.

How do I keep two characters from looking alike?

Each card has its own artwork and model sheet. Choosing the card reuses those references, which reduces visual drift between panels.

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