> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.virbe.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.virbe.ai/dashboard-management/personas.md).

# Personas

Personas define your virtual being's identity, appearance, and voice.

You can create as many personas as you want. Each persona can be customized to align with your brand and use case through two main components: Identity and Voice settings.

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### Identity Settings

Configure your virtual being's core characteristics:

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**Basic Information**

* Name: Your virtual being's display name
* Age: Numerical age representation
* Role: Professional role or function (e.g., Assistant, Specialist)

**Bio** Create a detailed description (up to 2000 characters) that defines your virtual being's:

* Personality traits
* Communication style
* Purpose and expertise
* Example greetings or responses

This bio helps shape how your virtual being interacts with users and influences AI-generated responses.

### Avatar Selection

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**Important: Avatar Compatibility** \
Different touchpoints support specific avatar technologies:
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* Web widget: Ready Player Me or Didimo avatars
* Kiosk application: Only Metahuman avatars

To change your avatar:

1. Click "Change avatar"
2. Choose from available preset avatars
3. Select an avatar compatible with your intended deployment platform

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### Voice Configuration

The voice system supports multiple languages and voice options:

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**Voice Selection**

* Choose from available text-to-speech engines (as configured in [Configurations](/dashboard-management/configurations.md) section);
* Select specific voices for each language;
* Configure multiple voices for multilingual support.

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**Best Practices**

* **Select multilingual voices** when possible for flexibility;
* Configure voices for all languages your virtual being will use;
* Test voices to ensure they match your virtual being's personality.
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