Learn how to add a new custom character to your active character list for use in your stories. This allows you to easily switch between different participants in your chat simulations, enhancing the realism of your content.
Open the story you wish to edit.
Tap the Add icon (the grid of three squares with a plus sign) located in the bottom menu area.
From the Add menu that appears, select Character.

A panel to create a new character will open.
Enter the desired name for the new character in the Name field.
Build the Avatar you wish to use for this character, or upload a custom image.
Optionally, adjust the Bubble color by tapping the color swatch. You can further customize the colors with the **Color wheel **button to the right.
You can also select a Ringtone for the character.
Tap the OK button to confirm and add the new character to your list.
Once a character is added to the list, it will be immediately available for use in your current story.
This guide demonstrated the process of adding a new custom participant to your roster via the Add menu in the story editor. By adding new characters, you can quickly assign distinct avatars and names to messages, which is essential for creating realistic multi-participant or group chat narratives within your stories.