Starting stories

I'm going to start writting again, for recreation, to spark my imagination and use some of the talent I have. I've always enjoyed it, don't know why I keep stopping, life just seems to discourage being creative and running a fountain of creativity. I'm going to start with simple things, basing in what I work with every day, World of Warcraft. Character development practice etc. I'm going to use the characters of friends and family and Guildmates, if anyone sees their toon pop in and has input, email me. Not seeking criticism yet, I'll need that later, ideas about your own toons would be helpful.