When creating your character, he or she may become a Scribe or Whisper. These are basic personality elements of each that can be found in most Scribes or Whispers.
You do not have to follow these, they're just suggestions.
Scribes...
-see things that could be.
-are generally optimistic, creative, lighthearted etc.
-believe that life isn't limited to what is already confirmed.
-always strive for something more.
Whispers...
-see things as they already are.
-are generally down-to-earth, logical, intelligent.
-believe that things are the way they are, end of story.
-are content with what they have.
These, on the other hand, you do have to follow.
Both...
-see what clouds a person's mind.
+Literally. Once you're a Scribe or Whisper, you can see a cloud over most people's heads; the darker the cloud, the darker their thoughts (leaning towards Whisper) and vice versa.
-have the ability to wield weapons.
+Weaponry depends on whether your a Scribe or Whisper, and your personality. Use your imagination (though Whispers generally have less of that, haha).
-can persuade others to become a Scribe or Whisper.
+You can persuade anyone who isn't a Scribe/Whisper yet to be either one, even if it's the opposite side.
-know who's on their side, but not the other.
Clouds
Everyone who isn't a Scribe or Whisper is Neutral. Neutral people carry clouds over their heads that are only visible by those who've taken a side. It was explained above, the darker the cloud, the closer to Whisper that person it. No cloud is visible over people of the same side, i.e. a Scribe will see no cloud over another Scribe's head, but a Whisper will see a Neutral cloud (perfectly gray) over a Scribe's head.