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BASIC INFORMATION Sub-Category Questions What's your character's name?
Does s/he have a nickname? How old is s/he? Nationality? Birthplace?
WORK AND EDUCATION Sub-Category Questions Academic Background Military Experience Reaction to military experience Any traumatic incidents while in the service? Job/Occupation background and experience Opinion of management Opinion of unions Ambitions General Intelligence Level
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Sheet1 Past Successes What is the character the most proud of? Past Failures What is the character most ashamed of? Missed opportunities? Biggest Regret?
FAMILY & LIFE HISTORY Sub-Category Questions Father's Name and details Relationship to character Mother's Name and details Relationship to character Brothers and details Relationship to character Sisters and details Relationship to character Spouses and details Relationship to character If divorced, what kind of divorce and reason?
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Sheet1 Children and details Relationship to character Extended family and details Relationship to character Step family members and details Relationship to character Is s/he straight? Bi? Gay? Were there any issues with discovering sexuality? When did s/he first discover sex? Is there a significant other? If yes, what kind of relationship is it? If no, why not? Does s/he have a best friend? If yes, how long has s/he known them?
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE Sub-Category Questions Body Frame/Type Height and Weight Skin tone/coloration
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Sheet1 Hair Color Hair texture and length Eye color Eye shape Face shape Nose, mouth, chin, brow, jawline, cheekbones Expressionless or expressive features? Facial Hair? Beard and color Mustache and color Torso shape Limb length Deformities or other physical handicaps? Complexion? Does s/he gain or lose weight easily? Describe his/her posture Describe his/her gait Is s/he animated or reserved with gestures and expressions when talking? Does s/he talk loud? Quiet? If s/he could change one thing about his/her physical appearance, what is it?
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Sheet1 Why would s/he change it and to what? What general style of dress does s/he prefer? Why does s/he prefer this? If s/he can't wear her first choice, what is the second? Why? What color(s) does s/he wear the most? What color(s) does s/he wear the least? Any favorite jewelry or other accessories? Is there anything special about the chosen colors or accessories? Is there one item of clothing s/he wears almost exclusively?
PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE Sub-Category Questions How does s/he see the future? What makes life worth living for him/her? What is something s/he would consider worth dying for? Does s/he want a significant other? If yes, does s/he feel a significant other is a vital necessity to to the happiness/quality of their life? Does s/he want children?
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Sheet1 If yes, does s/he feel children are a vital necessity to the happiness/quality of their life? What does s/he hate the most? About other people/society? The planet/environment? What is s/he most embarrassed by? Has this ever happened to him/her before? Is s/he fixated on anything? Is s/he drawn to it? Repulsed by/tries to avoid it? How does s/he handle change? Disappointment? Good fortune? Compliments? Criticism? Physical Pain? Emotional Pain? How easily does s/he empathize with others? Is there anything in his/her past that would account for why? How does the character view him/herself?
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Sheet1 Is there anything in his/her past that would account for why? How much emphasis does s/he put on other people's opinions of him/her? What kind of a person does s/he want to be? What does s/he need to do to get there? How close is s/he to this goal? What does s/he think his/her biggest weakness is? Would other people agree? Why or why not? What does s/he think his/her biggest strength is? Would other people agree? Why or why not? Does s/he have any life goals? Which of the seven deadly sins motivates him/her the most? Pride, Wrath, Lust, Sloth, Greed, Gluttony, Envy Which of the seven heavenly virtues motivates him/her the most? Chasity, Temperance, Charity, Diligence, Patience, Kindness Humility Any other strong driving motivators for the character? Why do these motivate him/her? Does your character have any substance abuse problems? Any self-harm problems? Is there a reason for this? Does your character have a favorite fantasy/daydream? How does s/he know when s/he is doing a good job? Is feedback external or internal?
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Sheet1 If internal, how accurate is s/he? Is s/he visually oriented? Audiological? Kinesthetic? Is there any specific reason for it or no? Does s/he evaluate a situation by what's in it for him/her or what the cost from him/her would be? Is there a reason for this? Does s/he try to one-up and outdo others? Is there a reason for this? How easy is it to convince your character of something? Does s/he have to witness it firsthand? Does s/he believe the word of others? Does s/he believe what is shown on the news or in print? If truth needs to be demonstrated, how many times is this necessary?
SOCIAL INTERACTION Sub-Category Questions Is s/he a leader or follower? Does s/he prefer working independently or in groups? What kind of public face does s/he normally present? What can make him/her lose this public face in public? Does s/he let it down in front of others in private?
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Sheet1 How does s/he handle grief and sorrow? Will s/he cry in front others? How does s/he display temper? How long does s/he stay mad at others? Can s/he keep other people's secrets? Is s/he reliable with friends? Does s/he keep promises made? Is s/he on time for events? Is s/he self-effacing? Apologize frequently? Does s/he have high or low self-esteem? Does this depend on the interaction with others? How sensitive is s/he to the words and opinions of others? Is s/he oblivious to social cues? Is this by choice, lack of learning, or disorder? Is it easy for others to read your character's mood? For close friends? For strangers? How easily does s/he find the good in others? What kind of a sense of humor does s/he have? When the humor is directed at the character, how does s/he react?
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Sheet1 Is s/he outspoken with friends? With acquaintances/strangers? Is s/he quick to give people compliments? Criticism? Does s/he have a clique s/he hangs out with primarily? Is this to the exclusion of hanging out with other groups? Is s/he supportive of other people? How does s/he show this support? Does s/he expect his/her needs to come first? Could s/he be described as an emotional leech? Is s/he introverted or extroverted? Does this change depending on environment and company? How easily and frequently does s/he lie? To self? To close friends? To other people?
MANNERISMS AND TICS Sub-Category Questions Does s/he chew gum?
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Sheet1 Suck on/eat candy or other snacks frequently? Does s/he smoke? Drink? (can be alcohol, soda, etc.) Any preference in beverage of choice? Abuse prescription or OTC drugs? Use illegal drugs? Does s/he pull/twist head hair or facial hair? Does s/he twiddle or drum fingers? Does s/he doodle? Is s/he organized or a compulsive organizer? Does s/he clean or tidy up when nervous? Does s/he read? Any preferred time or setting? Listen to music? Does s/he play any instruments? Does music help him/her think? Does s/he fidget when standing? What kind of fidgeting does s/he do with the upper body? Lower body? When sitting?
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Sheet1 Upper body? Lower body? Is either kind of fidgeting an unconscious habit or a nervous habit? Does s/he pull earlobes? Pick at lips? Chew or lick lips, fingernails, hair? When nervous, bored, or thinking? Does s/he clear his/her throat frequently? Sniffle? If the character wears glasses, does s/he fiddle with them or forget about them? How does s/he push them up? By the side or by the nose? Does s/he avoid or seek out physical contact/personal space when talking? Does s/he blink a lot? Are there certain situations when s/he does, or engage in other habits? Does s/he stutter? Does s/he trance/space out when thinking? Does s/he pop knuckles or other joints? Any other habits - pencil tapping, nervous laughing? Does s/he keep repeating him/herself? Does s/he tend to tell the same stories over and over? Does s/he talk a lot? Rarely? Moderately? Are there any situations where this varies? Does s/he have any verbal tics? (Saying "you know" or "um" frequently, etc.)
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Sheet1 Are these tics peppered throughout talking, or primarily at the start of a question/statement? Does s/he use a lot of slang? Very proper speech? Does s/he have a catchphrase?
FAVORITES AND NOT Sub-Category Questions Favorite Music? Most hated music? Song? Song? Snack food? Snack food? Vegetable? Vegetable? Fruit? Fruit? Meal? Meal? Drink? Drink?
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Sheet1 Sport to participate in? Sport to participate in? Sport to watch? Sport to watch? Season? Season? Climate? Climate? Activity? Activity? Animal? Animal? School Subject? School Subject?
POLITICAL OUTLOOK Sub-Category Questions What form of government rule is s/he most familiar with? What form would s/he prefer seeing? Would s/he be considered liberal or conservative?
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Sheet1 Does s/he share majority opinion or is s/he in the minority? Would s/he vote republican? Democrat? Independent? Does s/he vote at all? Is s/he eligible to vote? Where does s/he stand on hotbutton issues? (If not applicable or contested, ignore) Abortion? Same-sex Marriage? Taxes? Military Power? Gun Control? Religious Influence In Politics? Drug Control Laws? Import/Export Laws Immigration Laws Slavery Animal abuse? Other special legislative rulings (specify) Would s/he be considered a second class citizen?
EXTERNAL PERCEPTIONS
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Sheet1 Sub-Category Questions What do those around the character really think is most likeable about him/her? What do those around the character really think is least likeable about him/her? What sort of first impression do most people have of him/her? Is this impression difficult or easy to change? Checklist: Mark what words other characters might use to describe the character. Strong Weak Kind Generous Fun-loving Good-natured Easy-going/laid back Uptight Nervous Aggressive Irritable Cheerful Polite Rude
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Sheet1 Loving Reserved Depressed Outgoing Stern Cool Warm Meek Ignorant Perky Energetic Loyal Observant Oblivious Skeptical Stubborn Timid Independent Dependent Mellow
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Sheet1 Curious Stupid Intelligent Dim-Witted Quick-Witted Cruel Impatient Malicious Manipulative Respectful Irreverent Dishonest Accident-prone Destructive Insecure Self-Assured Rebellious Hedonistic Prudish Proud
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Sheet1 Crazy Forgetful Meticulous Messy Unfriendly Unprincipled Lazy Spontaneous Patronizing Reclusive Selfish/Self-Centered Vengeful? Aloof Sarcastic Bitter Misogynist/Misandrist Compassionate Well-intentioned Wise
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BASIC INFORMATION Sub-Category Questions What's your character's name?
Does s/he have a nickname? How old is s/he? Nationality? Birthplace?
WORK AND EDUCATION Sub-Category Questions Academic Background Military Experience Reaction to military experience Any traumatic incidents while in the service? Job/Occupation background and experience Opinion of management Opinion of unions Ambitions General Intelligence Level
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Sheet1 Past Successes What is the character the most proud of? Past Failures What is the character most ashamed of? Missed opportunities? Biggest Regret?
FAMILY & LIFE HISTORY Sub-Category Questions Father's Name and details Relationship to character Mother's Name and details Relationship to character Brothers and details Relationship to character Sisters and details Relationship to character Spouses and details Relationship to character If divorced, what kind of divorce and reason?
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Sheet1 Children and details Relationship to character Extended family and details Relationship to character Step family members and details Relationship to character Is s/he straight? Bi? Gay? Were there any issues with discovering sexuality? When did s/he first discover sex? Is there a significant other? If yes, what kind of relationship is it? If no, why not? Does s/he have a best friend? If yes, how long has s/he known them?
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE Sub-Category Questions Body Frame/Type Height and Weight Skin tone/coloration
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Sheet1 Hair Color Hair texture and length Eye color Eye shape Face shape Nose, mouth, chin, brow, jawline, cheekbones Expressionless or expressive features? Facial Hair? Beard and color Mustache and color Torso shape Limb length Deformities or other physical handicaps? Complexion? Does s/he gain or lose weight easily? Describe his/her posture Describe his/her gait Is s/he animated or reserved with gestures and expressions when talking? Does s/he talk loud? Quiet? If s/he could change one thing about his/her physical appearance, what is it?
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Sheet1 Why would s/he change it and to what? What general style of dress does s/he prefer? Why does s/he prefer this? If s/he can't wear her first choice, what is the second? Why? What color(s) does s/he wear the most? What color(s) does s/he wear the least? Any favorite jewelry or other accessories? Is there anything special about the chosen colors or accessories? Is there one item of clothing s/he wears almost exclusively?
PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE Sub-Category Questions How does s/he see the future? What makes life worth living for him/her? What is something s/he would consider worth dying for? Does s/he want a significant other? If yes, does s/he feel a significant other is a vital necessity to to the happiness/quality of their life? Does s/he want children?
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Sheet1 If yes, does s/he feel children are a vital necessity to the happiness/quality of their life? What does s/he hate the most? About other people/society? The planet/environment? What is s/he most embarrassed by? Has this ever happened to him/her before? Is s/he fixated on anything? Is s/he drawn to it? Repulsed by/tries to avoid it? How does s/he handle change? Disappointment? Good fortune? Compliments? Criticism? Physical Pain? Emotional Pain? How easily does s/he empathize with others? Is there anything in his/her past that would account for why? How does the character view him/herself?
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Sheet1 Is there anything in his/her past that would account for why? How much emphasis does s/he put on other people's opinions of him/her? What kind of a person does s/he want to be? What does s/he need to do to get there? How close is s/he to this goal? What does s/he think his/her biggest weakness is? Would other people agree? Why or why not? What does s/he think his/her biggest strength is? Would other people agree? Why or why not? Does s/he have any life goals? Which of the seven deadly sins motivates him/her the most? Pride, Wrath, Lust, Sloth, Greed, Gluttony, Envy Which of the seven heavenly virtues motivates him/her the most? Chasity, Temperance, Charity, Diligence, Patience, Kindness Humility Any other strong driving motivators for the character? Why do these motivate him/her? Does your character have any substance abuse problems? Any self-harm problems? Is there a reason for this? Does your character have a favorite fantasy/daydream? How does s/he know when s/he is doing a good job? Is feedback external or internal?
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Sheet1 If internal, how accurate is s/he? Is s/he visually oriented? Audiological? Kinesthetic? Is there any specific reason for it or no? Does s/he evaluate a situation by what's in it for him/her or what the cost from him/her would be? Is there a reason for this? Does s/he try to one-up and outdo others? Is there a reason for this? How easy is it to convince your character of something? Does s/he have to witness it firsthand? Does s/he believe the word of others? Does s/he believe what is shown on the news or in print? If truth needs to be demonstrated, how many times is this necessary?
SOCIAL INTERACTION Sub-Category Questions Is s/he a leader or follower? Does s/he prefer working independently or in groups? What kind of public face does s/he normally present? What can make him/her lose this public face in public? Does s/he let it down in front of others in private?
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Sheet1 How does s/he handle grief and sorrow? Will s/he cry in front others? How does s/he display temper? How long does s/he stay mad at others? Can s/he keep other people's secrets? Is s/he reliable with friends? Does s/he keep promises made? Is s/he on time for events? Is s/he self-effacing? Apologize frequently? Does s/he have high or low self-esteem? Does this depend on the interaction with others? How sensitive is s/he to the words and opinions of others? Is s/he oblivious to social cues? Is this by choice, lack of learning, or disorder? Is it easy for others to read your character's mood? For close friends? For strangers? How easily does s/he find the good in others? What kind of a sense of humor does s/he have? When the humor is directed at the character, how does s/he react?
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Sheet1 Is s/he outspoken with friends? With acquaintances/strangers? Is s/he quick to give people compliments? Criticism? Does s/he have a clique s/he hangs out with primarily? Is this to the exclusion of hanging out with other groups? Is s/he supportive of other people? How does s/he show this support? Does s/he expect his/her needs to come first? Could s/he be described as an emotional leech? Is s/he introverted or extroverted? Does this change depending on environment and company? How easily and frequently does s/he lie? To self? To close friends? To other people?
MANNERISMS AND TICS Sub-Category Questions Does s/he chew gum?
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Sheet1 Suck on/eat candy or other snacks frequently? Does s/he smoke? Drink? (can be alcohol, soda, etc.) Any preference in beverage of choice? Abuse prescription or OTC drugs? Use illegal drugs? Does s/he pull/twist head hair or facial hair? Does s/he twiddle or drum fingers? Does s/he doodle? Is s/he organized or a compulsive organizer? Does s/he clean or tidy up when nervous? Does s/he read? Any preferred time or setting? Listen to music? Does s/he play any instruments? Does music help him/her think? Does s/he fidget when standing? What kind of fidgeting does s/he do with the upper body? Lower body? When sitting?
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Sheet1 Upper body? Lower body? Is either kind of fidgeting an unconscious habit or a nervous habit? Does s/he pull earlobes? Pick at lips? Chew or lick lips, fingernails, hair? When nervous, bored, or thinking? Does s/he clear his/her throat frequently? Sniffle? If the character wears glasses, does s/he fiddle with them or forget about them? How does s/he push them up? By the side or by the nose? Does s/he avoid or seek out physical contact/personal space when talking? Does s/he blink a lot? Are there certain situations when s/he does, or engage in other habits? Does s/he stutter? Does s/he trance/space out when thinking? Does s/he pop knuckles or other joints? Any other habits - pencil tapping, nervous laughing? Does s/he keep repeating him/herself? Does s/he tend to tell the same stories over and over? Does s/he talk a lot? Rarely? Moderately? Are there any situations where this varies? Does s/he have any verbal tics? (Saying "you know" or "um" frequently, etc.)
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Sheet1 Are these tics peppered throughout talking, or primarily at the start of a question/statement? Does s/he use a lot of slang? Very proper speech? Does s/he have a catchphrase?
FAVORITES AND NOT Sub-Category Questions Favorite Music? Most hated music? Song? Song? Snack food? Snack food? Vegetable? Vegetable? Fruit? Fruit? Meal? Meal? Drink? Drink?
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Sheet1 Sport to participate in? Sport to participate in? Sport to watch? Sport to watch? Season? Season? Climate? Climate? Activity? Activity? Animal? Animal? School Subject? School Subject?
POLITICAL OUTLOOK Sub-Category Questions What form of government rule is s/he most familiar with? What form would s/he prefer seeing? Would s/he be considered liberal or conservative?
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Sheet1 Does s/he share majority opinion or is s/he in the minority? Would s/he vote republican? Democrat? Independent? Does s/he vote at all? Is s/he eligible to vote? Where does s/he stand on hotbutton issues? (If not applicable or contested, ignore) Abortion? Same-sex Marriage? Taxes? Military Power? Gun Control? Religious Influence In Politics? Drug Control Laws? Import/Export Laws Immigration Laws Slavery Animal abuse? Other special legislative rulings (specify) Would s/he be considered a second class citizen?
EXTERNAL PERCEPTIONS
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Sheet1 Sub-Category Questions What do those around the character really think is most likeable about him/her? What do those around the character really think is least likeable about him/her? What sort of first impression do most people have of him/her? Is this impression difficult or easy to change? Checklist: Mark what words other characters might use to describe the character. Strong Weak Kind Generous Fun-loving Good-natured Easy-going/laid back Uptight Nervous Aggressive Irritable Cheerful Polite Rude
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Sheet1 Loving Reserved Depressed Outgoing Stern Cool Warm Meek Ignorant Perky Energetic Loyal Observant Oblivious Skeptical Stubborn Timid Independent Dependent Mellow
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Sheet1 Curious Stupid Intelligent Dim-Witted Quick-Witted Cruel Impatient Malicious Manipulative Respectful Irreverent Dishonest Accident-prone Destructive Insecure Self-Assured Rebellious Hedonistic Prudish Proud
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Sheet1 Crazy Forgetful Meticulous Messy Unfriendly Unprincipled Lazy Spontaneous Patronizing Reclusive Selfish/Self-Centered Vengeful? Aloof Sarcastic Bitter Misogynist/Misandrist Compassionate Well-intentioned Wise
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