Characterization Questionnaire

A. Basic Attributes 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Given Name: Nickname(s): Gender: Age: Date of Birth: Race/ethnicity: Nationality: Current Residence: Occupation: Income: F. Psychology 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. Educational Background: Learning Experiences: Intelligence Level: Short-term Goals (material/immaterial): Long-term Goals (material/immaterial): Life, career, or personal goals outside of the realm of the story: More thinking or feeling?: Contradictions in the character's actions: Who do they admire or emulate? Ability to learn from mistakes: Tends to be self centered? Selfish? Selfless?: Self-image: Hopes/desires: Strengths/Weaknesses: Introvert or Extrovert? How does the character deal with anger? With sadness? With conflict? With change? With loss? What does the character want out of life? What would the character like to change in their life? What makes this character happy? Is the character judgmental of others? Is the character generous or stingy? Is the character generally polite or rude? Motivations? Fears/phobias: Dirty Secrets: What would most embarrass this character? Favorite and hated foods/drinks: Most hated activities: Most enjoyed activities: Deepest secret or wildest fantasy: Sense (or lack!) of humor: what makes the character laugh?

B. Physical Characteristics 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Height: Weight: Eye Color: Hair Color/Style: Skin color: Shape of Face: Distinguishing features: Health: Physical abilities/limitations: Glasses: Clothing style (day): Clothing style (evening): Clothing style (night): Mannerisms/Tics: Habits: (smoking, drinking etc.) Hobbies: Speech patterns:

C. Background 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Place of birth: Parents' religion: Socioeconomic level as a child: Socioeconomic level as an adult: Birth order: Family members: Family structure/life:

G. Philosophy & Morality 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. Attitudes toward: ...self ...others ...friendship ...sex ...love ...family ...marriage ...country ...the world ...religion Political philosophy: ...conservative/traditional/ liberal/radical: ...public causes supported/protested: ...politically active/apathetic: Superstitions?: Catchphrase that defines their worldview: Does the character believe in God (which one)? What are the character's spiritual beliefs? Is religion or spirituality a part of this character's life? If so, what role does it play?

D. Biography - How did your character get here from there? - What was their life like before the story began? - What was growing up like for them? - Did they have a good or bad childhood? - What struggles have that had, or hardships they have overcome? - Has their life worked out like they expected? - Has their life been difficult or easy until now? - Were they forced into their current path, or are they here by choice? - Do they have regrets? - What special circumstances have made them into who they are today? - Did anything happen in their past that they cannot forget or live down? E. Relationships 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Parents: Siblings: Children: Significant Other: Friends: Behavior towards strangers: Behavior towards loose acquaintances: Relationship skills: Greatest flaw: Best quality:

H. Life & Lifestyle 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Job/career/occupation: Attitude towards job: Noted accomplishments: Famous/infamous? Clubs/organizations belonged to: Favorite music or group: Favorite TV shows or films: Hobbies: