--- title: "Creating roleplay agents: overview" url: "https://help.outdoo.ai/en/article/creating-roleplay-buyer-bot" language: "en" last_updated: "2026-10-23T02:16:28.277Z" --- # Creating roleplay agents: overview Learn all the ways to create roleplay agents in Outdoo—from existing calls, prompts, templates, files, variations, and more—with links to detailed guides for each method. Outdoo AI offers several methods for creating a roleplay agent, ranging from a single written prompt to a full multi-persona buying committee, each suited to a different scenario or set of source material. If you are not sure which method fits your situation, see our [full guide on choosing a method](https://help.outdoo.ai/en/article/choosing-the-right-roleplay-creation-method). [YouTube video](https://www.youtube.com/embed/3MmT95640mU) [Watch: How to Create a Roleplay Agent from Scratch (Full Setup Guide)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MmT95640mU) ## Creation methods Outdoo AI supports several ways to build an agent, from a single prompt to a full buying committee. Pick whichever matches the material you have on hand and the scenario you want to practice. ![Create Roleplay Agent menu showing single agent and multi persona agent options](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/666fdec617b81d256ca8f1ca/6a7d8b3913451dac8be9b76c_create-agent-menu.avif) *The agent creation menu, where you choose between a single buyer persona and a multi-persona buying committee.* | Method | Description | Best for | Guide | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Add Context > From Uploaded Calls, or Create from > Import | Upload a call recording or import a call already recorded in Outdoo AI. Outdoo AI extracts buyer patterns and creates a Digital Twin. | Most realistic training | [Creating agents from existing calls](https://help.outdoo.ai/en/article/create-a-roleplay-agent-from-existing-calls) | | Create from > Transcript | Paste in a call transcript instead of a recording. Outdoo AI builds a buyer persona from the text alone. | Teams without call recordings | [Creating an agent from a call transcript](https://help.outdoo.ai/en/article/create-an-ai-roleplay-agent-from-a-call-transcript) | | Create Variations | Auto-generate new personas, scenarios, and voices from an existing agent. | Scaling training volume | [Creating roleplay agent variations](https://help.outdoo.ai/en/article/create-variations-of-a-roleplay-agent) | | Clone for New Sales Stages | Reuse an existing agent for discovery, pricing, or negotiation. | Consistency across the sales cycle | [Cloning and reusing roleplay agents](https://help.outdoo.ai/en/article/clone-reuse-roleplay-agents-for-the-sales-cycle) | | Prompt box | Create an agent instantly from a short written description of the buyer and scenario. | Fast persona creation | [Creating agents from prompts](https://help.outdoo.ai/en/article/create-a-roleplay-agent-from-a-prompt) | | Examples | Start from a ready-made example prompt for cold calls, discovery, demos, and other common call types. | Structured, repeatable simulations | [Creating agents using templates](https://help.outdoo.ai/en/article/create-a-roleplay-agent-using-templates) | | Add Context > From Resources | Attach product docs, playbooks, or call scripts to ground the agent in real materials. | Factual accuracy, persona fidelity | [Creating agents from files or resources](https://help.outdoo.ai/en/article/create-a-roleplay-agent-from-file-or-resource) | | Create Multi Persona Agent | Build a buying committee of several AI personas who join the same session. | Practicing group and stakeholder conversations | [Creating a multi-persona agent](https://help.outdoo.ai/en/article/create-a-multi-persona-agent-from-scratch) | | In-Person | Configure an agent for face-to-face training such as on-site meetings and product demos. | Face-to-face meetings such as on-site visits and retail conversations | [Creating an in-person roleplay agent](https://help.outdoo.ai/en/article/create-an-in-person-roleplay-agent) | | Video Avatar | Add a video avatar so the agent appears on camera during the session. | Rehearsing video calls and in-person presence | [Creating a video avatar roleplay agent](https://help.outdoo.ai/en/article/create-a-video-avatar-video-mode-roleplay-agent) | | Micro-Learning | Train on one section of a conversation, such as objection handling or pricing, instead of a full call. | Short, focused practice rounds | [Creating a micro-learning roleplay agent](https://help.outdoo.ai/en/article/create-micro-learning-roleplay-bot) | | Workflow-Enabled | Turn a real business process into a guided practice exercise team members step through. | Process and systems training | [Creating a workflow simulation](https://help.outdoo.ai/en/article/create-a-workflow-simulation) | | Create from > LinkedIn | Build a persona directly from a prospect's LinkedIn profile. | Personalizing practice to a real target account | [Creating an agent from a LinkedIn profile](https://help.outdoo.ai/en/article/create-a-roleplay-agent-from-a-linkedin-profile) | ## From real calls Use a real sales call to build the most accurate simulation. On the **Create a Roleplay Agent** page, click **Add Context > From Uploaded Calls** to upload a recording, or **Create from > Import** to pick a call already recorded in Outdoo AI. Outdoo AI extracts buyer personality, objections, tone, and communication patterns from the recording. This works well for SDR cold call reviews, AE discovery calls, pricing conversations, and customer success renewals. ## From a prompt Type a short description covering the persona, company, mindset, and call context into the prompt box on the **Create a Roleplay Agent** page. Click **Examples** if you want a ready-made prompt to start from. Outdoo AI generates a complete agent with persona traits, objections, emotional tone, and conversation style. This is the fastest way to create a new agent. ## From a resource Click **Add Context > From Resources** and attach product documentation, a pricing guide, a sales playbook, or any other document from your Resources library. The agent uses the content to stay accurate on facts and align to your specific messaging. ## Other creation methods A few methods are built for more specific situations: - **Create from > Transcript**: paste a transcript directly and Outdoo AI builds the persona from the text, no recording needed. - **Create Multi Persona Agent**: create a buying committee for teams practicing to handle multiple stakeholders at once. - In-person: configure the agent for face-to-face training instead of a phone or video call. - Video avatar: add a video avatar so the agent is visible on camera during the session. - Micro-learning: narrow practice down to one section of a call, such as objection handling. - Workflow-enabled: turn a real business process into a guided exercise team members step through. - **Create from > LinkedIn**: build a persona directly from a prospect's LinkedIn profile when you want practice tailored to a specific target account. ## Variations and cloning Once you have an agent that works, you do not need to build from scratch for every variation. Use **Variations** to generate new personas, scenarios, or voice styles from an existing agent. Use **Clone as** to take the same buyer persona into a different sales stage, such as discovery, demo, pricing, or negotiation, updating the objections and scorecard for each context. ## Organising your agents Folders help you group agents by product line, skill area, learning path, or cohort. You can share entire folders with your team. See [Organising roleplay agents into folders](https://help.outdoo.ai/en/article/add-roleplay-agents-to-folders). Hope this article was helpful. For any queries, please write to [support@outdoo.ai](mailto:support@outdoo.ai) ## Related articles - [Create a Roleplay Agent from Existing Calls](https://help.outdoo.ai/en/article/create-a-roleplay-agent-from-existing-calls) - [Create a Roleplay Agent from a Prompt](https://help.outdoo.ai/en/article/create-a-roleplay-agent-from-a-prompt) - [Create a Roleplay Agent Using Templates](https://help.outdoo.ai/en/article/create-a-roleplay-agent-using-templates)