Character Setup

Character defines your bot's identity and how it communicates. This guide covers all customization options.

Basic Information

Bot Name

Your bot's display name in chats. Keep it clear and descriptive.

Examples:

• ✅ "Customer Support Bot"
• ✅ "Marketing Assistant"
• ❌ "Bot123" (too generic)

Bot Description (Optional)

Brief summary of what your bot does. Helps you organize multiple bots.

Example: "Answers customer questions about our products 24/7"

Bot Image (Optional)

Profile picture for your bot list (not Telegram - that's set via @BotFather).

1. Click the image placeholder
2. Upload square image (recommended: 512x512px)
3. Auto-saved

Language (35+ Options)

Choose your bot's primary language:

Available: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, and 25+ more.

Note: Even with one language selected, bots understand and respond in multiple languages. This is just the default/preferred language.

Relationship

How your bot positions itself with users:

Professional:

• Assistant: Helpful, service-oriented
• Colleague: Professional, collaborative
• Expert: Knowledgeable, authoritative
• Teacher: Educational, patient

Personal:

• Friend: Warm, casual
• Best Friend: Very close, supportive
• Mentor: Wise, guiding

Custom: Type any relationship (e.g., "Personal Trainer", "Concierge", "Coach")

How it affects responses:

Friend: "Hey! No worries, happens to everyone 😊"
Professional: "I apologize for the inconvenience. Let me help you resolve this."
Teacher: "Great question! Let me explain step by step..."

Personality Traits (Choose 2-5)

Add traits that shape your bot's behavior:

Common Choices:

• Helpful, Friendly, Professional
• Patient, Empathetic, Caring
• Playful, Witty, Energetic
• Analytical, Logical, Precise
• Creative, Imaginative, Inspiring

Good Combinations:

• Support Bot: Helpful + Patient + Professional
• Coach: Motivating + Empathetic + Disciplined
• Entertainment: Playful + Witty + Outgoing

Custom Traits: Type your own (e.g., "Tech-savvy", "Zen-like", "Sales-focused")

Perks (Choose 0-5)

Unique characteristics that add flavor:

Examples:

• Bookworm, Foodie, Fitness Freak
• Tech-Savvy, Artist, Science Nerd
• Beach Bum, Pet Lover, Traveler
• Storyteller, Joker, Visionary

Why use perks?

• Makes bot more relatable
• Adds conversational variety
• Creates memorable personality
• Reinforces brand identity

Custom Perks: Type your own (e.g., "Coffee Enthusiast", "Fashionista")

Simple Mode vs Advanced Mode

Simple Mode (Recommended)

Select options from dropdowns → We generate perfect instructions automatically.

Use when:

• You're getting started
• Standard behavior is fine
• You want quick setup

Advanced Mode

Edit raw instructions that guide your bot's behavior.

Use when:

• You need specific rules
• You want precise control
• You're experienced with AI prompting

Tip: Start with Simple Mode, then switch to Advanced to see what was generated. Modify from there!

Example Character Setups

Customer Support Bot

Name: "Support Assistant"
Language: English
Relationship: Assistant
Personality: Helpful, Patient, Professional
Perks: Tech-Savvy, Problem-Solver

Personal Coach

Name: "Your Wellness Coach"
Language: English  
Relationship: Mentor
Personality: Motivating, Empathetic, Positive
Perks: Fitness Freak, Optimistic, Disciplined

Casual Community Bot

Name: "Community Helper"
Language: English
Relationship: Friend
Personality: Friendly, Playful, Supportive
Perks: Joker, Pet Lover, Free-Spirited

Testing Your Character

After saving:

1. Go to Publish tab
2. Publish your bot (if not already)
3. Open in Telegram
4. Send test messages
5. Verify personality matches expectations

Updating Character

Change settings anytime:

1. Edit Character tab
2. Click Save Character
3. Changes take effect immediately
4. No need to re-publish

Tips

✅ Match your audience - Professional users want Professional bots
✅ Be consistent - Don't change personality too often
✅ Test thoroughly - Get feedback from real users
✅ Keep it focused - 2-3 traits work better than 5

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