[quote=@KabenSaal]I just make girls that are fun.[/quote]
Lol

[quote=@Empath][@yoshua171] Funny you should mention that, but I actually do it very differently than other typer of characters ^^. With Bleach characters I tend to start with their Zanpakuto-spirit: it's personality, the inner world, then the abilities of the Shikai (and possibly the Bankai). When I have established these I create the character around these "themes" or "ideas". I think the reason for why I do it this way is because I see the spirit as the essence of a Shinigami and the seed for how the Shinigami acts and develops.
An example could be one of my pre-existing characters whose manipulative and teasing persona came from her Zanpakuto's trickster-like personality and illusion based abilities. 

Not sure this is the best way, but I have just always done it like this for some reason or another... :hmm

@KabenSaal:
[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIb6AZdTr-A&ab_channel=CyndiLauperVEVO]Sorry, couldn't help it[/url][/quote]
So I'm not the only one who uses core themes for my Bleach characters, weee haha. I'm similar, but I start with core ideas, expand from there and decide on "Shinigami(history/personality)," or "Zanpakuto(Abilities and whatnot)," and go from there.

The character I'm working on now, and the one I made previously, I've actually used Tarot cards (because I have a deck so why not) to tell me what sort of background/person the character is. The last one I did it for, Hiakarui, I drew "The Moon," and "The Sun," and it ended up really interesting. He has a calm/serene and solemn personality on the surface, but is fiery, passionate, and enthusiastic at his core. He has a conflict with this internal part of him because fire can also burn and be very offputting for some people and he rather be accepted/be caring and compassionate for others.

His zanpakuto ended up being really multifaceted. I related it to some symbolism for the Sun and Moon and then an Eclipse where the two meet. I even had him unable to master his Bankai since he hasn't accepted all of himself and thus cannot accept or conquer his sword spirit entirely.

My current character seems to be very related to the idea of "transition."