character survey
JUMP TO:▶ appearance & body perception
▷ speech
▶ emotional & mental
▷ relationships
▶ beliefs
▷ daily life
▶ associations
▷ ratings
APPEARANCE AND BODY PERCEPTION① Describe the character's height and build. Is he heavyset, thin, short, rangy?ANSWER.
② How old is he????
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③ Describe his posture. Does he carry himself well, or does he slouch?ANSWER.
④ How is his health? Is he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities?ANSWER.
⑤ How does he move? Is he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid?ANSWER.
⑥ How attractive is this character physically? How does he perceive himself in the mirror?ANSWER.
⑦ Describe his complexion: dark, light, clear, scarred?ANSWER.
⑧ Describe his hair: color, texture, style.ANSWER.
⑨ What color are his eyes?ANSWER.
⑩ Does the character have any other noteworthy features?ANSWER.
⑪ What are his chief tension centers?ANSWER.
⑫ What is the character's wardrobe like? Casual, dressy, utilitarian? Bright colors, pastels, neutrals? Is it varied, or does he have six of the same suit?ANSWER.
⑬ Do his clothes fit well? Does he seem comfortable in them?ANSWER.
⑭ Does he dress the same on the job as he does in his free time? If not, what are the differences?ANSWER.
⑮ You knew it was coming: what kind of underwear does he wear, if any?ANSWER.>> top
SPEECH① What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse?ANSWER.
② How does he normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does he talk easily, or does he hesitate?ANSWER.
③ Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics?ANSWER.
④ What language(s) does he speak and with how much fluency?ANSWER.
⑤ Does he switch languages or dialects in certain situations?ANSWER.
⑥ Is he a good impromptu speaker, or does he have to think about his words?ANSWER.
⑦ Is he eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change?ANSWER.>> top
EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL① How intelligent is this character? Is he book-smart or street-smart?ANSWER.
② Does he think on his feet, or does he need time to deliberate?ANSWER.
③ Describe the character's thought process. Is he more logical or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical?ANSWER.
④ What kind of education has the character had?ANSWER.
⑤ What are his areas of expertise? What, if anything, is he interested in learning more about?ANSWER.
⑥ Is he an introvert or an extrovert?ANSWER.
⑦ Describe the character's temperament. Is he even-tempered, or does he have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholic? Laid-back or driven?ANSWER.
⑧ How does he respond to new people or situations? Is he suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic?ANSWER.
⑨ Is he more likely to act or to react?ANSWER.
⑩ Which is his default: fight or flight?ANSWER.
⑪ Describe the character's sense of humor. Does he appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks?ANSWER.
⑫ Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If so, how does he deal with them?ANSWER.
⑬ What moments in this character's life have defined him as a person?ANSWER.
⑭ What does he fear?ANSWER.
⑮ What are his hopes or aspirations?ANSWER.
⑯ What is something he doesn't want anyone to find out about him?ANSWER.>> top
RELATIONSHIPS① Describe this character's relationship with his parents.ANSWER.
② Does the character have any siblings? What is their relationship like?ANSWER.
③ Are there other blood relatives to whom he is close? Are there ones he can't stand?Nicola, Marcello, Benito, Maria. More here.
④ Are there other, unrelated people whom he considers part of his family? What are his relationships with them?ANSWER.
⑤ Who is the character's best friend? How did they meet?ANSWER.
⑥ Does he have other close friends?ANSWER.
⑦ Does he make friends easily, or does he have trouble getting along with people?ANSWER.
⑧ Which does he consider more important: family or friends?ANSWER.
⑨ Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has he been married more than once?ANSWER.
⑩ Is he currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse?ANSWER.
⑪ Who was his first crush? Who is his latest?ANSWER.
⑫ What does he look for in a romantic partner?ANSWER.
⑬ Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If so, how does he relate to them? If not, does he want any?ANSWER.
⑭ Does he have any rivals or enemies?ANSWER.
⑮ What is the character's sexual orientation? Where does he fall on the Kinsey Scale?ANSWER.
⑯How does he feel about sex? How important is it to him?ANSWER.
⑰ What are his turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits?ANSWER.>> top
BELIEFS① Do you know your character's astrological sign? How well does he fit the type?ANSWER.
② Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in his life?ANSWER.
③ Does this character have a personal code of ethics or morals? If so, how did that begin? What would it take to compromise it?ANSWER.
④ How does he regard beliefs that differ from his? Is he tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent?ANSWER.
⑤ What prejudices does he hold? Are they irrational, or does he have a good reason for them?ANSWER.>> top
DAILY LIFE① What is the character's financial situation? Is he rich, poor, comfortable, in debt?ANSWER.
② What is his social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected him?ANSWER.
③ Where does he live? House, apartment, trailer? Is his home his castle or just a place to crash? What condition is it in? Does he share it with others?ANSWER.
④ Besides the basic necessities, what does he spend her money on?ANSWER.
⑤ What does he do for a living? Is he good at it? Does he enjoy it, or would he rather be doing something else?ANSWER.
⑥ What are his interests or hobbies? How does he spend his free time?ANSWER.
⑦ What are his eating habits? Does he skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods?ANSWER.>> top
ASSOCIATIONS① Color ➠ ANSWER.>> top
② Smell ➠ ANSWER.
③ Time of day ➠ ANSWER.
④ Season ➠ ANSWER.
⑤ Book ➠ ANSWER.
⑥ Music ➠ ANSWER.
⑦ Place ➠ ANSWER.
⑧ Substance ➠ ANSWER.
⑨ Plant ➠ ANSWER.
⑩ Animal ➠ ANSWER.
RATINGS
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