Collaboration Gang. Forum Character Creation/Development
Character Creation/Development8 Years AgoThis is a list that I highly recommend should be filled out for each character with a significant impact on the story. It's lengthy but worth it.
Name:_____
Age:_____
Height:_____
Weight:_____
Body Type:_____
Physical Condition:_____
Eye Color:_____
Hair Color and Style:_____
Distinguishing Features:_____
Physical Imperfections/Would Like Most to Change:_____
Characteristic Gestures:_____
Race:_____
Ethnic Group:_____
Religion:_____
Family Background/Lineage:_____
Years of Schooling:_____
Major and Minor Studies in College:_____
Degrees:_____
Grades Achieved in School:_____
Special Occupational Training:_____
Skills, Abilities, and Talents:_____
Areas of Expertise:_____
Occupation:_____
Past Occupations:_____
Military Experience:_____
Short-Term Goals:_____
Long-Term Goals:_____
Short-Term Needs:_____
Long-Term Needs:_____
General Personality Type:_____
Introvert/Extrovert:_____
Quirks:_____
Eccentricities:_____
IQ:_____
Temperament:_____
Method of Handling Anger or Rage:_____
Admirable Traits: _____
Negative Traits: _____
Bad Habits/Vices: _____
Prejudices: _____
Pet Peeves and Gripes: _____
Things That Make Uncomfortable or Embarrass: _____
Most Painful Things in One's Life:_____
Ever Been Arrested? (If so, for what?):_____
Political or Social Issues Most Important to Character:_____
Opinion on Abortion:_____
Opinion on Environmental Issues:_____
Opinion on Homosexuality:_____
Opinion on Military Intervention:_____
Opinion on Progress:_____
Opinion on Crime and Gun Control:_____
Opinions Peculiar to Character:_____
Political Party:_____
Liberal, Conservative, Middle of the Road, Radical:_____
Income:_____
Sense of Humor:_____
Fears:_____
Phobias:_____
Manias:_____
Physical Illnesses of Afflictions:_____
Mental Disturbances:_____
Hobbies:_____
Interests:_____
Sports:_____
Favorite Pastime:_____
Favorite TV Shows:_____
Favorite Movies:_____
Favorite Travel Destination:_____
Pets:_____
Drinks Alcohol? (How Often?):_____
Favorite Alcoholic Drink:_____
Favorite Meal:_____
Favorite Books:_____
Diet:_____
Favorite Restaurant/Ethnic Food:_____
Physical Attributes That Turn On Others:_____
Attributes About Character That Turn On Others:_____
Sexual Turn-Ons:_____
Sexual Turn-Offs:_____
Traumas/Psychological Scars from the Past:_____
Clothing Styles/Favorite Outfit:_____
Favorite Pet Sayings, Words/Idiolect_____
Speaking Style:_____
Philosophy of Life:_____
Type and Number of Close Friends:_____
Best Friend:_____
Other Friends:_____
Most Crucial Experience (Or Experiences That Helped to Mold Character's Personality or Attitude):_____
Home:_____
Neighborhood:_____
Car:_____
Color of Car:_____
Obey Traffic Laws:_____
These should all be answered, no matter how irrelevant they might seem, even if the answer is "No" or "None".
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Re: Character Creation/Development8 Years AgoThat's a lot of stuff
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