Motivation is a character's inner drive, the thing they want out of life and can't get enough of. Motivation is not a goal - it is what explains why a person chooses or rejects goals. It doesn't determine every single goal (because everyone has needs that must be taken care of) but it spotlights the most important goals.
Motivation can be fed but never fulfilled. It is never done. If you propose something that can actualy be completed, that is not a motivation - its a goal. Ask yourself why your character wants that goal and you'll be closer to a motivation.
One to three words.
For example: Bêlit's is motivated by revenge.
Some Sample Motivations
- Amass wealth
- Earn glory
- Gain respect
- Accrue power
- Achieve status
- Earn recognition
- Obey duty
- Discover truth
- Do good
- Help others
- Perfect self
- Gain knowledge
- Indulge pleasure
- Fulfill destiny
- Stave off boredom
- Satisfy wanderlust
- Instill chaos
- Slake anger
- Mete out justice
- Spread the faith
- Take revenge
- Climb the ranks
- Build a following
- Prove your mettle
- Master a skill
