This character questionnaire is a list of questions, put into groups, to help prompt writers to add detail and depth to their characters. It is a great way to get our brains working in new directions. The questions can help us think about aspects of our characters we might not have considered otherwise. They can prompt us to develop new, unique elements of their personality.
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BASIC:
First name
Surname
Middle names
Nicknames
Date of birth
Age
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE:
Height
Weight
Build
Hair color
Hair style
Eye color
Eye shape
Glasses, contact lenses, or neither?
Distinguishing facial features
Which facial feature is most prominent?
Which bodily feature is most prominent?
Other distinguishing features
Skin
Hands
Makeup
Scars
Birthmarks
Tattoos
Physical handicaps
Fashion type
What are their feet like? (type of shoes, state of shoes, dirty, worn, etc)
Race and ethnicity
Mannerisms
Are they in good health?
Do they have any disabilities?
PERSONALITY:
What words or phrases do they overuse?
Do they have a catchphrase?
Are they more optimistic or pessimistic?
Are they introverted or extroverted?
What bad habits do they have?
What makes them laugh out loud?
How do they display affection?
How do they want to be seen by others?
How do they see themselves?
How are they seen by others?
Strongest character trait
Weakest character trait
How competitive are they?
Do they make snap judgments or take time to consider?
How do they react to praise?
How do they react to criticism?
What is their greatest fear?
What are their biggest secrets?
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