When I've been at a loss for how to proceed, I've done a few things to varying degrees of success. 
One is, naturally, to take a step back from the RP and do something else -- whether it's another game entirely or just focusing on the PvE side of the game. Taking a break can sometimes recharge the creative batteries. Another trick is to watch some movies, read some books, or otherwise dive into other media. Sometimes great inspiration can come from seeing others' works. Finally, at least when I've got friends to work with, I might ask if they had anything they need played to help with their character, such as a family member, an antagonist, or an old friend. Sometimes these "odd jobs" with fairly circumscribed concepts can take on a life of their own or serve as inspiration.
Hopefully those ideas help!
One is, naturally, to take a step back from the RP and do something else -- whether it's another game entirely or just focusing on the PvE side of the game. Taking a break can sometimes recharge the creative batteries. Another trick is to watch some movies, read some books, or otherwise dive into other media. Sometimes great inspiration can come from seeing others' works. Finally, at least when I've got friends to work with, I might ask if they had anything they need played to help with their character, such as a family member, an antagonist, or an old friend. Sometimes these "odd jobs" with fairly circumscribed concepts can take on a life of their own or serve as inspiration.Hopefully those ideas help!
The Freelance Wizard
Quality RP at low, low prices!
((about me | about L'yhta Mahre | L'yhta's desk | about Mysterium, the Ivory Tower: a heavy RP society of mages))
Quality RP at low, low prices!
((about me | about L'yhta Mahre | L'yhta's desk | about Mysterium, the Ivory Tower: a heavy RP society of mages))
