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  1. <pre>BASIC STATISTICS</pre>
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  3. <p><strong>Full name:</strong><br /><strong>Name origin:</strong><br /><strong>Name meaning:</strong><br /><strong>Nickname:</strong><br /><strong>Nickname origin:</strong><br /><strong>Does s/he like the nickname?</strong><br /><strong>Sex:</strong><br /><strong>Age:</strong><br /><strong>Birthday:</strong><br /><strong>Place of birth:<br /></strong><strong>IQ:</strong><br /><strong>Blood type:</strong><br /><strong>Species:</strong><br /><strong>Race:</strong><br /><strong>Ethnicity/Nationality:</strong><br /><strong>Sexuality:</strong><br /><strong>Relationship status:</strong><br /><strong>Power:</strong><br /><strong>Rank:</strong><br /><strong>Political allegiance:</strong><br /><strong>Criminal record:</strong></p>
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  5. <pre>PHYSICAL APPEARANCE</pre>
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  7. <p><strong>Faceclaim:</strong><br /><strong>Height:</strong><br /><strong>Weight:</strong><br /><strong>Body type:</strong><br /><strong>Eye color:</strong><br /><strong>Need glasses/contacts?</strong><br /><strong>Skin tone:</strong><br /><strong>Face shape:</strong>&nbsp;<em>(Round, oval, chubby, thin, long, square, heart-shaped, etc.)</em><br /><strong>Hair color:</strong><br /><strong>Hair texture:</strong><br /><strong>Describe hairstyle:</strong><br /><strong>Grooming:</strong>&nbsp;<em>(Fastidious, average, clean but scruffy, dirty or unkempt, etc.)</em><br /><strong>Distinguishing features:</strong>&nbsp;<em>(Freckles, moles, birthmarks, etc.)</em><br /><strong>Scars:</strong><br /><strong>Tattoos:</strong><br /><strong>Expressions:</strong><br /><strong>Describe his/her smile:</strong><br /><strong>Who does s/he take after?</strong><br /><strong>Left or right-handed?<br /></strong><strong>Bra-size:</strong><br /><strong>How does s/he dress?</strong>&nbsp;<em>(Expensive, average, inexpensive, or cheap? Haute coutoure, conservative, trendy, eclectic, buisness, sex, gaudy, casual, sloppy, etc.)</em><br /><strong>Why does s/he dress in the above manner?</strong><br /><strong>Any special accessories? If so, why are they special?</strong><br /><strong>Something s/he always carries with him/her:</strong><br /><strong>Weapons:</strong></p>
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  9. <pre>SPEECH AND LANGUAGE/COMMUNICATION</pre>
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  11. <p><strong>Pace of speech:</strong><br /><strong>Voice tone:</strong>&nbsp;<em>(Shrill, high, average, deep, sqeauky, hoarse, harsh, authoritative, cultured, etc.)</em><br /><strong>Accent/Dialect:</strong><br /><strong>Any favorite/habitual words or phrases? Curse words?</strong><br /><strong>Describe his/her laugh:</strong><br /><strong>Describe general vocabulary or speech pattern:</strong>&nbsp;<em>(Pretentious, educated, average, uneducated, vulgar, etc.)</em><br /><strong>Mannerisms/demeanor?</strong>&nbsp;<em>(Cold/confident, volatile, nervous/shy, aggressive, friendly, remote, etc.)</em><br /><strong>Is this character generally balanced or clumsy?</strong><br /><strong>Typical posture:</strong>&nbsp;<em>(Stiff, straight but not stiff, average, varies with mood, slumped, careless, relaxed, etc.)</em><br /><strong>Describe their walk:</strong><br /><strong>Describe their fighting style:</strong><br /><strong>Gestures:</strong>&nbsp;<em>(Rarely, controlled, when excited, most of the time, wildly, etc.)</em><br /><strong>Common/habitual gestures:</strong>&nbsp;<em>(Ex: nail-biting, playing with hair, tapping fingers, clenched fists, hands in pockets, etc.)</em></p>
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  13. <pre>EVERYDAY BEHAVIORS/HABITS</pre>
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  15. <p><strong>Personal habits/addictions:</strong><br /><strong>Morning routine:</strong><br /><strong>Afternoon:</strong><br /><strong>Evening routine:</strong><br /><strong>Sleep habits:<br /></strong><strong>Does this character snore?</strong><br /><strong>Any special talents or skills?</strong><br /><strong>What is s/he particularly unskilled at?</strong><br /><strong>Hobbies:<br />Does s/he have a supernatural ability? If yes, describe it.<br />When did s/he discover this ability?<br />How much control does s/he have over this ability?<br />How does s/he feel about this ability?</strong></p>
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  17. <pre>LIFE</pre>
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  19. <p><strong>Current address:</strong><br /><strong>Does s/he rent or own?</strong><br /><strong>Does s/he live with anyone? If so, who?</strong><br /><strong>Brief description of home:<br /></strong><strong>What is their bedroom like?</strong><br /><strong>Describe the area in which s/he lives:</strong><br /><strong>Is this his/her ideal home and location? If not, what would s/he prefer?</strong><br /><strong>Home d&eacute;cor:</strong>&nbsp;<em>(Expensive, average, inexpensive, carefully planned, comfortable, neat, cluttered, etc.)</em><br /><strong>Does s/he drive? If so, what car?&nbsp;</strong><em>(Brand, model, color, age,</em> etc.)<br /><strong>Spouse/Partner:<br />Is this the character's first marriage?<br />How did the character meet his/her spouse, and when did they get married?<br />Is this character still with his/her spouse? If not, why?<br />Any secret lovers outside of the marriage?<br />Children:<br />What is this character's relationship with his/her child(ren)?<br />Pets:</strong><br /><strong>Occupation:</strong><br /><strong>Job satisfaction:</strong><br /><strong>Income:</strong><br /><strong>Finances:</strong><br /><strong>General health:</strong><br /><strong>Past health problems, if any:</strong><br /><strong>Police record:</strong></p>
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  21. <pre>FAMILY OF ORIGIN</pre>
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  23. <p><strong>Father:</strong><br /><strong>Father&rsquo;s occupation:</strong><br /><strong>Father&rsquo;s relationship to character:</strong><br /><strong>Mother:</strong><br /><strong>Mother&rsquo;s occupation:</strong><br /><strong>Mother&rsquo;s relationship to character:</strong><br /><strong>Did the character's parents raise him/her? If not, why?<br />Are the character&rsquo;s parents still together? If not, why?</strong><br /><strong>Does the character live with his/her parents?</strong><br /><strong>Grandfather:</strong><br /><strong>Grandmother:</strong><br /><strong>Grandparents&rsquo; relationship to character:</strong><br /><strong>Does the character have siblings?<br /></strong><strong>Siblings' relationship to character:<br /></strong><strong>How has this character's relationship with their siblings changed since childhood?</strong><br /><strong>Extended family and relationship to character:</strong><br /><strong>Describe his/her family life and dynamic while growing up:</strong></p>
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  25. <pre>THE PAST</pre>
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  27. <p><strong>Hometown:</strong><br /><strong>Describe his/her childhood:</strong><br /><strong>Earliest memory:</strong><br /><strong>Happiest memory:</strong><br /><strong>Saddest memory:<br /></strong><strong>Most embarrassing memory:</strong><br /><strong>Most important event in the character&rsquo;s life that still affects him/her and why/how:</strong><br /><strong>Other memories/events that still affect him/her and why/how:</strong><br /><strong>Biggest disillusions from childhood?</strong><br /><strong>How much school did s/he attend? Does s/he like school?<br /></strong><strong>What is the worst thing this character has ever done?</strong></p>
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  29. <pre>EMOTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS</pre>
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  31. <p><strong>Moral alignment:<br />Describe the character&rsquo;s sense of morals:</strong><br /><strong>What do they consider taboo?<br />Four temperaments:<br /></strong><strong>Describe the character's etiquette:</strong><br /><strong>Describe character&rsquo;s sense of self-control:</strong><br /><strong>Spontaneous or structured?</strong><br /><strong>Instinctual or logical?</strong><br /><strong>How does this character act in public?</strong><br /><strong>How does this character act in privacy?</strong><br /><strong>How does this character act around family and friends?</strong><br /><strong>How has this character most changed from youth?</strong><br /><strong>How has this character remained the same?</strong><br /><strong>Has this character dealt with the loss of someone they knew?</strong><br /><strong>How does this character deal with or react to:</strong></p>
  32. <ul>
  33. <li><strong>Conflict:</strong></li>
  34. <li><strong>Danger/Fear:</strong></li>
  35. <li><strong>Change:</strong></li>
  36. <li><strong>Sex/Flirting:</strong></li>
  37. <li><strong>Rejection:</strong></li>
  38. <li><strong>Loss:</strong></li>
  39. <li><strong>Pain:</strong></li>
  40. <li><strong>Stress:</strong></li>
  41. <li><strong>Peer pressure:</strong></li>
  42. <li><strong>Guilt:</strong></li>
  43. <li><strong>Being wrong:</strong></li>
  44. <li><strong>Being criticized:</strong></li>
  45. <li><strong>Being insulted:</strong></li>
  46. <li><strong>Offending others unintentionally:</strong></li>
  47. <li><strong>Praise:</strong></li>
  48. <li><strong>Being loved:</strong></li>
  49. <li><strong>Being hated:</strong></li>
  50. <li><strong>Humiliation:</strong></li>
  51. </ul>
  52. <div><strong>How does this character express?</strong>
  53. <ul>
  54. <li><strong>Anger:</strong></li>
  55. <li><strong>Sadness:</strong></li>
  56. <li><strong>Fear:</strong></li>
  57. <li><strong>Happiness/Excitement:</strong></li>
  58. <li><strong>Love:</strong></li>
  59. <li><strong>Lust:</strong></li>
  60. <li><strong>Stress/Anxiety:</strong></li>
  61. <li><strong>Dislike:</strong></li>
  62. <li><strong>Approval:</strong></li>
  63. </ul>
  64. <strong>What does this character think about:</strong>
  65. <ul>
  66. <li><strong>Marriage:</strong></li>
  67. <li><strong>Children:</strong></li>
  68. <li><strong>Old age:</strong></li>
  69. <li><strong>Sex:</strong></li>
  70. <li><strong>Love:</strong></li>
  71. <li><strong>Friendship:</strong></li>
  72. <li><strong>Family:</strong></li>
  73. <li><strong>Homosexuality:</strong></li>
  74. <li><strong>Society:</strong></li>
  75. <li><strong>The opposite sex:</strong></li>
  76. <li><strong>The same sex:</strong></li>
  77. <li><strong>Money:</strong></li>
  78. <li><strong>Politics:</strong></li>
  79. <li><strong>Religion:</strong></li>
  80. <li><strong>Destiny:</strong></li>
  81. <li><strong>Magic:</strong></li>
  82. <li><strong>Racism:</strong></li>
  83. <li><strong>Science:</strong></li>
  84. <li><strong>Nature/Animals:</strong></li>
  85. <li><strong>The past:</strong></li>
  86. <li><strong>The present:</strong></li>
  87. <li><strong>The future:</strong></li>
  88. <li><strong>Their role in society:</strong></li>
  89. <li><strong>Drugs/Alcohol:</strong></li>
  90. <li><strong>Killing/Murder:</strong></li>
  91. <li><strong>Education:</strong></li>
  92. <li><strong>Foreign/Unknown:</strong></li>
  93. </ul>
  94. <strong>How does this character react in a crisis?</strong><br /><strong>How does this character generally express themselves?</strong><br /><strong>How does this character view life?</strong><br /><strong>How does this character view death?</strong><br /><strong>How does this character imagine his/her own death?</strong><br /><strong>How does this character view society?</strong><br /><strong>What does this character want out of life?</strong><br /><strong>What would this character like to change in his/her life?</strong><br /><strong>What motivates this character?</strong><br /><strong>What discourages this character?</strong><br /><strong>What makes this character happy?</strong><br /><strong>What makes this character sad?</strong><br /><strong>Describe why this character acts the way they do:</strong></div>
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  96. <pre>RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS</pre>
  97. <blockquote>
  98. <p><strong>Relationship skills:</strong><br /><strong>Who is his/her best friend?</strong><br /><strong>Who are his/her other close friends?</strong><br /><strong>Who is his/her confidant/mentor?</strong><br /><strong>Who are his/her rivals?</strong><br /><strong>Any secret attractions/crushes:</strong><br /><strong>First crush/romantic love:</strong><br /><strong>Current girlfriend/boyfriend/spouse:</strong><br /><strong>People s/he dislikes:</strong><br /><strong>Whom does s/he dislike most and why?</strong><br /><strong>Is this character judgmental of others and how so?</strong><br /><strong>People s/he likes:</strong><br /><strong>Who is the most important person in his/her life right now and why?</strong><br /><strong>Who was his/her biggest influence and why?</strong><br /><strong>Person who most misunderstands or misjudges the character and how:</strong><br /><strong>Has s/he lost touch with anyone significant in his/her life? If so, why?<br />How many people has s/he dated? Describe each relationship.<br />Has this character ever cheated or been cheated on?<br /></strong><strong>Worst end of a relationship:</strong><br /><strong>Whom does s/he rely on most for practical advice?</strong><br /><strong>Whom does s/he rely on most for emotional support?</strong><br /><strong>Whom does s/he support (advice or emotionally)?</strong><br /><strong>What types of individuals does s/he like to associate him/herself with?</strong><br /><strong>What types of individuals&nbsp;doesn't&nbsp;s/he like to associate&nbsp;him/herself with?</strong><br /><strong>What do family/friends like most about this character?</strong></p>
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  100. <pre>SEX/ROMANTIC LIFE</pre>
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  102. <p><strong>What do they consider to be a romantic date?</strong><br /><strong>What did they do on their first date?</strong><br /><strong>How does a normal date go for this character?</strong><br /><strong>How would they like to propose or be proposed to?</strong><br /><strong>Virgin?</strong><br /><strong>Describe his/her sex life:</strong><br /><strong>How often does this character have sex?</strong><br /><strong>How long can s/he go without sex?</strong><br /><strong>How does this character feel emotionally after sex?</strong><br /><strong>Does this character have self-control around individuals of his/her sexual desire?</strong><br /><strong>Does sex play an important role in his/her relationship?</strong><br /><strong>Kinks/Turn-ons:</strong><br /><strong>Anti-kinks/Turn-offs:</strong><br /><strong>Sexual peculiarities:</strong><br /><strong>Sexual perks:</strong><br /><strong>Sexual flaws:</strong><br /><strong>Top or bottom?</strong><br /><strong>Dominant or submissive?</strong><br /><strong>What was his/her first sexual experience? Is it a positive or negative memory?</strong><br /><strong>Have they ever impregnated someone, or been impregnated?</strong><br /><strong>Have they ever had intercourse or a sexual experience with the sex in which they are not attracted?</strong></p>
  103. </blockquote>
  104. <pre>MENTAL ATTITUDES/PERSONAL BELIEFS</pre>
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  106. <p><strong>Meyers Briggs Personality Type:</strong><br /><strong>Describe his/her personality:</strong><br /><strong>Any psychological issues?</strong>&nbsp;<em>(Phobias, depression, paranoia, narcissism, etc.)<br /></em><strong>Enneagram:<br /></strong><strong>Hogwarts House:</strong><br /><strong>Intelligence level:</strong><br /><strong>Known languages:</strong><br /><strong>Self-confidence:</strong><br /><strong>Optimist or pessimist?</strong><br /><strong>Extrovert or introvert?</strong><br /><strong>Emotional or logical?</strong><br /><strong>Patient or impatient?</strong><br /><strong>Compassionate or self-involved?</strong><br /><strong>Describe his/her sense of trust:</strong><br /><strong>Describe his/her sense of humor:</strong><br /><strong>What does s/he like most about him/herself?</strong><br /><strong>What does s/he like least about him/herself?</strong><br /><strong>S/he is most comfortable when:</strong><br /><strong>S/he is least comfortable when:</strong><br /><strong>Describe this character&rsquo;s approach to life:</strong><br /><strong>What does s/he most value?</strong><br /><strong>Whom does s/he really love best?</strong><br /><strong>Whom or what would s/he be willing to die for?</strong><br /><strong>Personal philosophy:</strong><br /><strong>If granted one wish, what would it be?</strong><br /><strong>What is his/her greatest fear?</strong><br /><strong>Other fears/insecurities/phobias:</strong><br /><strong>Character&rsquo;s greatest strength:</strong><br /><strong>Character&rsquo;s greatest flaw/weakness:</strong><br /><strong>Seven virtues:</strong><br /><strong>Seven sins:</strong><br /><strong>Biggest vulnerability (nonphysical):</strong><br /><strong>Biggest regret:</strong><br /><strong>Biggest accomplishment:</strong><br /><strong>What is/are the character&rsquo;s biggest, darkest secrets?</strong><br /><strong>Who else knows, if anyone?</strong><br /><strong>Short term goals:</strong><br /><strong>Long term goals:</strong><br /><strong>What event or occurrence does s/he most dread or fear?</strong><br /><strong>What does s/he actively work to gain, keep, or protect?<br /></strong><strong>What is this character's dream job?</strong><br /><strong>Religion:</strong><br /><strong>Does the character believe in a god or goddess?</strong><br /><strong>What are the character&rsquo;s spiritual beliefs?</strong><br /><strong>Is religion or spirituality an important part of this character&rsquo;s life?</strong><br /><strong>Superstition:</strong><br /><strong>Chinese Zodiac:</strong><br /><strong>Astrological Zodiac:</strong><br /><strong>Element:</strong></p>
  107. </blockquote>
  108. <pre>LIKES AND DISLIKES</pre>
  109. <blockquote>
  110. <p><strong>Color:</strong><br /><strong>Food:</strong><br /><strong>Drink:</strong><br /><strong>Book:</strong><br /><strong>Theme song:</strong><br /><strong>Music genre:</strong><br /><strong>Clothing:</strong><br /><strong>Place:</strong><br /><strong>Person:</strong><br /><strong>Movie:<br /></strong><strong>TV Show:</strong><br /><strong>Historical figure:</strong><br /><strong>Subject in school:</strong><br /><strong>Animal:</strong><br /><strong>Least favorite animal:</strong><br /><strong>Where does this character like to hang out?</strong><br /><strong>Where is this character&rsquo;s dream place to live?<br /></strong><strong>What sorts of books are most likely to be found on their shelves?</strong><br /><strong>Personal quote:</strong><br /><strong>Mode of transportation:<strong><br /></strong><strong>Season:<br /></strong><strong>Holiday:<br /></strong><strong>Flower:</strong></strong><br /><strong>Possession:</strong></p>
  111. </blockquote>
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