> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://alterim-ai.gitbook.io/alterimai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://alterim-ai.gitbook.io/alterimai/step-3-customize-your-companion.md).

# Step 3: Customize Your Companion

After minting your Companion NFT, the next step is to bring it to life with a name and a personality.\
This onboarding process shapes how you and your Companion will interact inside Alterim AI.

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### 🧠 Naming Your Companion

* Once you mint your Companion, you’ll be prompted to give it a **custom name**.
* Choose any name you feel connected to — your Companion will carry this name across all interactions and future updates.

**Tips:**

* Names can be playful, meaningful, or completely original.
* Don’t worry — you’ll have opportunities to rename your Companion in future updates if needed.(not supported yet)

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### 🎭 Defining Your Companion’s Persona

* After naming, you’ll define your Companion’s **personality traits**.
* You can either:
  * **Freely describe** what kind of personality you want (e.g., “energetic and witty,” “calm and loyal”), or
  * **Accept AI suggestions** based on your NFT’s metadata.

Alterim AI analyzes your SBT or partner NFT traits and may suggest fitting personas for your Companion — but you’re free to customize it however you like!

**Example prompts:**

* “I want a mischievous and adventurous Companion.”
* “I'd like a gentle, thoughtful type.”

**Don’t worry:**\
Even if your description is rough, our system will polish it automatically to fit the in-game world.

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### 🔥 What Happens After Onboarding

* Once naming and persona setup is complete, your Companion’s profile will be visible at the top of the Alterim AI dashboard.
* Your Companion’s **Name and Persona** will be displayed and updated as you interact daily.
* From here, you’ll be ready to explore BM Chat, Meme Generation, and future game modes.