> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://powerfan-1.gitbook.io/redchat.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://powerfan-1.gitbook.io/redchat.app/guides/user-personas.md). # User Personas > Be anyone you want. Anytime, anywhere. On redchat, you don't have to be the "real you." Your name, your looks, your personality, the way you talk — you get to decide all of it. Create a Persona and the character remembers those details, treating you exactly the way you set things up. A shy art student, a vampire hunter, or just "someone different, only for today" — it's entirely up to you. First time? No worries. **It takes about 5 minutes**, and the setup screen is nothing but a single text box. You don't have to write anything fancy. *** ## What is a Persona? **A Persona is the profile card for the "you" inside a chat.** Think of it as a note that tells the character who you are. By default, a character knows nothing about you. Once you create a Persona, the character keeps referring to it throughout the conversation — calling you by name, describing your appearance, remembering your tastes, and reacting accordingly. Write it once and you can reuse it forever, with the same character or any other. > **Why this matters:** Without a Persona, the character treats you like a nameless stranger. Fill one in and immersion jumps way up — and that frustrating "but I clearly told you that, why don't you remember?" feeling fades fast. *** ## How to set up a Persona (about 1 minute) It really is simple. Fill in one text box and you're done. 1. **Open** any chat 2. **Click** the **Persona** tab in the sidebar 3. **Write** or **edit** your Persona in the text box 4. **Click** **Save Changes** and start chatting right away > **Tip:** You can **change your Persona anytime.** Even if you switch to a different Persona mid-conversation, the character keeps remembering your background within that chat. *** ## How should I write a Persona? (feel free to copy-paste these examples) There's no right answer. Pick whatever format feels comfortable. You can literally copy any of the three below and just swap in your own name. ### First-person format > I'm Max. He/Him. Short, messy hair. I like wearing black and I'm into dark red. I'm not exactly the social type. I love anime, music, and games, and I usually hang out in my room drawing or reading. ### Third-person format > Her name is Maria. She's tall and athletic, with green hair and blue eyes. She enjoys woodworking, animals, and watching quiet films. ### Bullet (category) format * **Name:** Steve * **Gender:** Male * **Age:** 23 * **Height:** 5'11" * **Personality:** Witty and playful * **Likes:** Dogs, sports, writing * **Dislikes:** Crowded places, loud noises > **Tip:** When you're stuck, start with the **bullet format**. Even a single line each for name, gender, appearance, personality, and tastes is plenty for the character to follow. Once you're comfortable, stretch it into a first-person version for more flavor. *** ## Creating multiple Personas There's no rule that says you can only use one Persona. **You can keep several on hand and pick the right one for the character or the moment.** One "you" for romance chats, another "you" for fantasy adventures, a more grounded "you" for serious heart-to-hearts. Just switch to the Persona you want from the Persona tab, either before a chat starts or in the middle of one. How many you can create and how long each can be depends on your plan — check the table right below. *** ## Persona count & character limits (by plan) The number of Personas you can create, and the maximum length of each Persona, vary by plan. | Plan | Max Personas | Max characters per Persona description | | ------------ | ------------ | -------------------------------------- | | **Free** | 3 | 1,000 | | **Silver** | 10 | 3,000 | | **Gold** | 50 | 8,000 | | **Platinum** | 250 | 20,000 | > **Heads up:** A longer Persona lets you paint a more detailed "you," but it also makes every message's context heavier. Pile on deep memory, long replies, and a big Persona all at once, and your Weekly Premium Allowance and RP get used up faster. Don't worry, though — the app shows you the estimated cost before you send. (See the RP notes below for details.) > > [Longer Memory](/redchat.app/guides/longer-memory.md) · [Response Length](/redchat.app/guides/response-length.md) *** ## Does it cost RP or get locked? (Nope) Good news first. **Personas themselves are free.** Creating, editing, and switching between them costs no RP. Within the count and character limits in the table above, use them all you like. And even better news — **the conversation never stops.** redchat's Default model is unlimited on every plan. Even if you run out of your Weekly Premium Allowance or your RP, you can always keep chatting on the free Default model. Stuffing your Persona full of detail will never suddenly lock you out. > **Why this matters:** RP (Red Points) is **permanent currency that never expires.** It's spent when you go beyond your Weekly Premium Allowance to use premium models, or on extras like image generation (300 RP) or unlocking a Mood Snap (50 RP). Choosing a longer response length is free to set on every plan — a longer reply just generates more text, so on premium models it may use a bit more RP for that one message (on the free Default model it still costs nothing). RP is deducted only once per message (your message and the AI's reply combined). The act of creating a Persona costs nothing. > > [Red Points & Costs](/redchat.app/guides/red-points-and-costs.md) · [Choosing an AI Model](/redchat.app/guides/choosing-an-ai-model.md) *** ## Tips for writing a great Persona * **Start with the essentials.** One line each for name, gender, appearance, and personality, and the character gets it right away. You don't need to write a lot at first. * **Focus on "who you are," not "what you want to do."** A Persona is your character card. It's not a box for the plot — it's a box for who you are. * **Split them by situation.** Keep a romance Persona and an adventure Persona separate, and you won't have to re-explain yourself to the character every time. * **Too long gets heavy.** Just because you can write up to 20,000 characters doesn't mean you should fill it. Keep it to what you need, just the essentials — it's better for response quality too. > **Recap:** Persona = your profile inside a chat. Fill in the one text box on the sidebar's Persona tab and you're done. It's free, and the only things that change by plan are how many you can have (3/10/50/250) and how long each can be (1,000/3,000/8,000/20,000). *** ## Good to read next * [**Longer Memory**](/redchat.app/guides/longer-memory.md) — How to make a character remember longer and deeper. Pair it with your Persona and immersion goes up. * [**Lorebook**](/redchat.app/guides/lorebook.md) — A feature for planting your world and lore into a character. If a Persona is "me," a Lorebook is "our world." * [**Choosing an AI Model**](/redchat.app/guides/choosing-an-ai-model.md) — How to pick the model that brings your Persona to life best. * [**Red Points & Costs**](/redchat.app/guides/red-points-and-costs.md) — See exactly when and how much RP gets used, all at a glance. *** *Did we miss something, or get something wrong? Or are you stuck somewhere? Let us know anytime — reach out to our support team and a real person will help you out.* --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. 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