Crenando
Pencil Neck Geek
I don't think you can go to the same places with that technique, though.My secret is blank slate video game protagonists.
People know what they're getting into with Link or Chrono, but I don't think people ever really know what they're getting into with most of my choices.
I think that makes it better practice for a wider range of characters, and keeps RP-runners on their toes.