Feo Takahari
Auror
I don't understand your point, Steerpike. If I'm going to develop a character, I'm still going to think:
This character grew up a farmer, she's spent all her life toiling the farms, so she's going to think . . . .
This character has two brothers, maybe they treat her poorly, so she'll have to . . . .
Now this character is the chosen lady of destiny, so she'll need to . . . .
What you're saying is that I can't add "woman" to that list? Does being a woman mean so little to the character?
This character is a farmer. She's spent her life toiling on the farm. She hates it and wants to escape.
This character is a farmer. She's spent her life toiling on the farm. She's proud to be one of the people whose labor keeps society going.
This character has two brothers. She gets along well with them. She's picked up some of their hobbies and attitudes.
This character has two brothers. She gets along poorly with them. She places less value on family bonds.
At some point, you need to develop your characters past their descriptions.