I love lists. I tend to forget to use them but I love them none the less. I also like charts, graphs, and other visual reminders on how to do things. I think that is due to the math/science-based jobs I have had for a large majority for my adult life. Cheat sheet were the de rigueur.
Most, if not all, of you have seen a character sheet or used one so the one I’m going to post probably has a lot of things you’ve seen before, like height, weight, eye color, things of that nature. I like this one because it has things like habits, what is the bedroom like (you can tell a lot about a person by how they keep their room), character flaws, nuances that really can breath life into your character.
I don’t use this list all the time but I have used it enough that I can run a new characters traits in my head. Like I’ve said, I love list but forget to use hem. I guess I’d mark that as a character flaw on my character list.
Character Developement list
What is his/her name?
Age?
Height?
Body shape?
Hair color, skin color?
Job?
Favorite saying?
Favorite color?
Typical outfit to wear?
Method of transportation?
Immediate plan(with their life)?
Long-range goal(s)?
Kind of education?
What kind of house/home/apartment?
What city/country/location?
Does he/she have a pet? Why/why not?
Best friend?
Favorite food?
Financial situation?
Hobby?
Skill?
Moral attitude?
Philosophical attitude (beliefs)?
Favorite book? Last-read book? Fav: Last:
What is the bedroom like?
Spouse/mate/steady date/significant other? Why/why not?
Parents? Siblings? Kids?
Pet peeves?
Habits(both good and bad)?
Place of birth?
Nationality?
Distinguishing marks (tattoos, scars, etc,)? .
Disabilities/physical deformity?
Character flaws:
Good Qualities:
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