Having a backstory gives you an idea of who your character is and where they come from, and it helps the Guide Manager (GM) think of plot hooks to engage you. Information wanted is who, what, where, and when. This is the in-world life of the character up to the point they began to play.
In from the world of Saṃsāra you might give:
- Character’s true name (Detailed and unique)?
- Where were they born (plain, country, ruler)?
- What about their family (good, bad, feelings)?
- In what setting did they live (rural area, city, sailing ships)?
- What did they do there (farmer, Knight, thief)?
- Who were their friends?
- Who were their enemies?
- How much power did they have (animal, mage, god)?
- Type of character (magic, Tank, healer, DPS)?
- Were they happy or sad?
- How did they die (regrets, lonely, forgotten)?
- Goals for the session (campaign)?