To create a good backstory for a character, consider the following tips ^{1 2 3 4 5}:

1. Define the core identity of your character, including personality traits and moral compass.
2. Create a detailed past by making a timeline of their life.
3. Identify key events that shaped them.
4. Develop relationships with other characters.
5. Establish motivations and goals.
6. Incorporate conflict and struggle.
7. Connect to the larger world.
8. Allow the character to evolve over time.