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mira. ([personal profile] abashedly) wrote2015-05-08 03:36 pm

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THE BASICS.

Full Name?


    Where did the name originate? Why did their parents choose this name?


      Do they like their name? Why?


        Do they have any nicknames (if applicable)? Where did they get the nicknames?


          When is his birthday and how old is he?


            Where were they born?


              Did your character grow up there?


                What's their heritage?


                  What was their childhood like, on a socioeconomic level? How did this affect their upbringing?


                    How has that changed now that they're an adult?


                      What other places have they lived in?


                        What kind of accessories do they like to keep around?


                          What financial habits do they have? Do they routinely buy certain things?


                            What are their short-term goals (within the next year)?


                              What are their long-term goals (within the next several years?)


                                What would they want to accomplish before dying?


                                  What mode of transportation do they use to get around?




                                    BODY AND APPEARANCE.

                                    Describe the character's height and build. Are they heavyset, thin, short, rangy?


                                      Describe their posture. Do they carry themselves well or do they slouch?


                                        Are they left/right-handed or are they ambidextrous?


                                          How is their health? Are they fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities?


                                            How do they move? Are they clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid?


                                              How attractive is this character physically? How do they perceive themselves in the mirror?


                                                Describe their complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred?


                                                  Describe their hair: color, texture, style.


                                                    What color are their eyes?


                                                      Does the character have any other noteworthy features?


                                                        What are their chief tension centers?


                                                          What is the character's wardrobe like? Casual, dressy, utilitarian? Bright colors, pastels, neutrals? Is it varied, or do they have six of the same suit?


                                                            Do their clothes fit well? Do they seem comfortable in them?


                                                              Do they dress the same on the job as they do in their free time? If not, what are the differences?


                                                                You knew it was coming: (Boys) Boxers, briefs or commando? (Girls) Cut, style, color, fabric?




                                                                  SPEECH.

                                                                  What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse?


                                                                    How do they normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Do they talk easily, or do they hesitate?


                                                                      Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics?


                                                                        What language/s do they speak, and with how much fluency?


                                                                          Do they switch languages or dialects in certain situations?


                                                                            Are they a good impromptu speaker, or do they have to think about their words?


                                                                              Are they eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change?




                                                                                MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL.

                                                                                How intelligent is this character? Are they book-smart or street-smart?


                                                                                  Do they think on their feet, or do they need time to deliberate?


                                                                                    Describe the character's thought process. Are they more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical?


                                                                                      What kind of education has the character had?


                                                                                        What are their areas of expertise? What, if anything, are they interested in learning more about?


                                                                                          Are they an introvert or an extrovert?


                                                                                            Describe the character's temperament. Are they even-tempered or do they have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven?


                                                                                              How do they respond to new people or situations? Are they suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic?


                                                                                                Are they more likely to act, or to react?


                                                                                                  Which is their default: fight or flight?


                                                                                                    Describe the character's sense of humor. Do they appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks?


                                                                                                      Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how do they deal with them?


                                                                                                        What moments in this character's life have defined him as a person?


                                                                                                          What do they fear?


                                                                                                            What are their hopes or aspirations?


                                                                                                              What is something they doesn't want anyone to find out about them?




                                                                                                                FAMILY BACKGROUND & RELATIONSHIPS.

                                                                                                                What is/was your mother’s full name?


                                                                                                                  What kind of person is/was she?


                                                                                                                    How old is she, if she is still alive?


                                                                                                                      What did she do for a living?


                                                                                                                        What kind of relationship did you have with her?


                                                                                                                          How did she feel about your father?


                                                                                                                            What was she good at as a parent?


                                                                                                                              What was she bad at?


                                                                                                                                What's a good memory you have of her? How about a bad one?



                                                                                                                                  What is/was your father’s full name?


                                                                                                                                    What kind of person is/was he?


                                                                                                                                      How old is he, if she is still alive?


                                                                                                                                        What did he do for a living?


                                                                                                                                          What kind of relationship did you have with him?


                                                                                                                                            How did he feel about your mother?


                                                                                                                                              What was he good at as a parent?


                                                                                                                                                What was he bad at?


                                                                                                                                                  What's a good memory you have of him? How about a bad one?



                                                                                                                                                    How did your parents meet?


                                                                                                                                                      What kind of wedding did they have?


                                                                                                                                                        What kind of marriage did they have?



                                                                                                                                                          How many siblings do you have?


                                                                                                                                                            What was your birth order in relation to any siblings?



                                                                                                                                                              Full name of sibling: (Repeat This Section As Necessary)


                                                                                                                                                                What kind of person are they?


                                                                                                                                                                  How old are they?


                                                                                                                                                                    What do they do for a living?


                                                                                                                                                                      What kind of relationship did/do they have with you?


                                                                                                                                                                        How did/do they feel about you?


                                                                                                                                                                          How often did/do they fight?


                                                                                                                                                                            What does your character like about this sibling? How about the things you dislike?


                                                                                                                                                                              What is a good memory your character has of this sibling? How about a bad one?



                                                                                                                                                                                Are there other blood relatives to whom they are close? Are there ones they can't stand?


                                                                                                                                                                                  Are there other, unrelated people whom they considers part of their family? What are their relationships with them?




                                                                                                                                                                                    FRIENDSHIPS.

                                                                                                                                                                                    Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet?


                                                                                                                                                                                      Do they have other close friends?


                                                                                                                                                                                        Do they make friends easily, or do they have trouble getting along with people?


                                                                                                                                                                                          Which do they consider more important: family or friends?


                                                                                                                                                                                            Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has they been married more than once?


                                                                                                                                                                                              Are they currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse?


                                                                                                                                                                                                Who was their first crush? Who is their latest?


                                                                                                                                                                                                  What do they look for in a romantic partner?


                                                                                                                                                                                                    Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how do they relate to them? If no, do they want any?


                                                                                                                                                                                                      Do they have any rivals or enemies?


                                                                                                                                                                                                        What is the character's sexual orientation? Where do they fall on the Kinsey scale?


                                                                                                                                                                                                          How do they feel about sex? How important is it to them?


                                                                                                                                                                                                            What are their turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits?




                                                                                                                                                                                                              BELIEFS.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Do you know your character's astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well do they fit type?


                                                                                                                                                                                                                Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in their life?


                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Does this character have a personal code of morals or ethics? If so, how did that begin? What would it take to compromise it?


                                                                                                                                                                                                                    How do they regard beliefs that differ from theirs? Are they tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent?


                                                                                                                                                                                                                      What prejudices do they hold? Are they irrational or do they have a good reason for them?




                                                                                                                                                                                                                        DAILY LIFE.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        What is the character's financial situation? Are they rich, poor, comfortable, in debt?


                                                                                                                                                                                                                          What is their social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected them?


                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Where do they live? House, apartment, trailer? Is their home their castle or just a place to crash? What condition is it in? Do they share it with others?


                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Besides the basic necessities, what do they spend their money on?


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                What do they do for a living? Are they good at it? Do they enjoy it, or would they rather be doing something else?


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  What are their interests or hobbies? How do they spend their free time?


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    What are their eating habits? Do they skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods?




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ASSOCIATIONS.

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