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.
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 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
