Rules and Regulations

Character Spreadsheet

Note: This is subject to change as time goes on!

The Basics

Name: What's their name, why did their parents choose it, does it have any significance?

Age: How old are they, how old are they compared to the rest of the characters?

Affiliation: Previous affiliation before coming to (soon be named) army?

Appearance: Hair (Style, Length, Colour), Eyes, Body type, Skin Tone, Noticeable scars ect

Clothing Choice: Readers HATE reading long expositions about clothing choice so generalities and practicality are things to keep in mind.

Life Prior to Military: What was it like growing up, did it affect them in some way? What was their family life like? Education? Black marks against their name?

Personality: Detailed! To start you off try typing [Name] is [Character Flaw] Aaron is a grouch... Ohio is a yappy little terrier, always picking fights... Lisa is a total showoff... Then build around that main character trait! The more detailed, the more 3d and realistic they feel to a reader.

Fatal Flaw: How can they screw up a mission and make people hate them?

(Ex. Annoying, Braindead, Skirtchaser, over badass, easy, over virtuous)

A character with flaws reminds us of ourselves, that we empathise with the characters more.

Saving Virtue: How can they occasionally save the day? What personality trait compliments?

Fears and Dislikes: Will they come into play during the story and bugger things up? Don't mention things if they don't matter to the story.

Quirks: What is something odd about them and may cameo or contribute to the story or plot? (Aka colorblind or something)

Talents: What are they good at that isn't related to things on the battlefield that might come into play during the story? Can they tie knots? Good at climbing?

Anti-Talents: What is something they are ridiculously bad at, like something so easy no one could possibly get it wrong? (Like knot-tying or open doors.... It happens XD or even talking to other)

Relationships: Not lovey-dovey relationships as such, how do they get on with each of the characters? How would they interact with them? Do they have rivals? Or relations on the program?

Goals: What is the characters hope to achieve? What is their purpose?

Leitmotif: Is there a song that comes to mind when you write them

Quotes: What character quotes best sum up your xharacter?

You don't have to use this but I find them useful!