Hopefully this isn't too long, but my basic thought on 'self starting RP' without admin assistance is to look at your character, think of a goal they have, and RP to attain it. The goal can be the immediate 'I need a drink' and go find a tavern or something to something more of, 'I want to be known as the best of <blah>' or even, 'I want to live my life while everything crumbles apart.' Some are obviously better than others, it depends on the character.

Yev.