NaNo Prep 2024

Assign. # 3 Character: Protagonist Profile

Character Profile
of
Kelly Ann Bass

Kelly Ann Bass

Basic Information
Role in story:
         Protagonist - Police Detective
Full Name:
         Kelly Ann Bass
Nick Name:
         No Nick name
Who gave her that name:
         Noone
Gender:
         Female
Ethnic Background:
         Mother - Cheyenne American Indian - Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation
         Father - Full-blood Irish
Birthdate:
         May 10, 1995
Birthplace:
         Lame Deer, Montana Kelly was born on the Cheyenne Indian Reservation. At age four,
she and her parents moved to Half Moon Bay, CA to be closer to Aunt, her mother's sister. Kelly stayed           with her aunt while her parents worked overseas. They were very close.
Birthstone/Sign:
         Birthstone - Emerald
         Birthstone - Taurus
Age:
         29
Height:
         5'6"
Weight:
         130
Current Address:
         412 Taraval St.
         Khiloi Village, CA - located on the beach, 32 miles So. of Half Moon Bay (1 hr. drive)
Phone Number: (House/Cell)
          415-892-1640
Political Affiliation:
         Staunch Republican
Does she Smoke or Drink:
         Yes to both. He smokes two packs a day of Camel Longs and drinks Corona Beer w/lemon, Jack Daniels Honey, Khula and milk, and Granny Fays House Special.
         When she reminisces about the situation of having to shoot a 14-year-old girl or when she is stressed about work or other personal problems, Kelly tends to drink too much. She uses it as an excuse to numb her emotions, not having to deal with problems head-on. She justifies the hard liquor as her "unwinding tool" from the day's work at night. She saves the whiskey for the weekend, but enjoys 3-4 beers every night along with a couple of mixed drinks. She drinks mostly alone but will occasionally go to the "Trouble Pit" bar.
Personal Sentimental Belongings: (toys, jewelry, trinkets, knick-knacks, etc...)
         1. Kelly has a gold necklace chain with a compass on it. It was a gift from her father. He told her that as long as she wore it, she would always find her way
2. Her other gold chain necklace was a gold cross. A gift from her mother. She told her that it would keep her safe as long as she wore it.
3. Kelly also has a stuffed tiger that sits on her bed, Her father brought it back from Africa for her.

Lodging:
Type of Residence:
         Kelly moved to Khiloi Village in 2016 when she was 21. She picked a basement apartment that was attached to a duplex upstairs, yet had its entrance leading down on the side. It is located on Khiloi Beach (Ocean Beach) in Khiloi Village.
          It is a two-bedroom, kitchen, and living room apartment. It has a two-sided fireplace that is located in the middle od the livingroom. The smallest bedroom, Kelly converted into a small writing room/office. The bathroom with a walk-in tub/shower is off the master bedroom.
How clean is the living space:
         It is very clean
Describe furnishings:
         Western-style furniture, mostly leather with western and Indian style throw blankets.
Who does she live with:
She lives with her chocolate Lab, Muskett, her tabby cat, Leo and her cockatiel, Petie.

Family

Marital status:
         Not married. Came close once, but her partner, her boyfriend, put in his papers and disappeared on her. She never heard from him again.
Significant other:
         Doesn't have one
Children: (How many, ages, gender)
         No Children.
Pets: (How many, ages, thoroughbred, what kind)
         Yes, Kelly has a Chocolate Lab, Muskett who goes everywhere with her, including work. A Tabby cat, Leo who thinks he is in charge of the apartment, and a pure white cockatiel that talks and tattles. They are all spoiled. Muskett has a quirk - he won't drink his water unless it has ice in it. Muskett is unique in that he responds to hand signals. Kelly found him as a pup, paid 1000 dollars for him, and trained him herself. She has always had a talent with working with animals. Muskett is very protective of her.
Mother:
         Hannah Two-Wolfs Bass
Living:
          No. She was killed in a plane crash on the way back from Somalia
Occupation:
          Surgical RN. Employed by Doctors Without Borders
Father:
         Liam Bass
Living:
          No. He was killed in a plane crash on the way home from Somalia.
Occupation:
         General Surgeon. Employed with Doctors Without Borders.
Aunts:
         Jessica Two-Wolfs Austin
Birthday:
         June 5, 1975
Living:
          Yes. Lives in Half Moon Bay, CA - Took Kelly in when parents died.
Occupation:
          Retired LVN - does babysitting for extra income.
Uncles:
         John Austin
Living:
         No. John died in 2020 at the age of 47 of a massive heart attack. Also known as the widowmaker heart attack, ST-elevation myocardial infarction. STEMI
Occupation:
         Bricklayer
         Kelly's mother had no brothers just 1 sister. Her father was an only child.
Grand Parents - Mother's side:
          Angelia (Two-feathers) Lonewolf
          Chris Lonewolf
Living:
          No.
Grand Parents - Father's side:
         Maeve Byrne Bass
         Conor Bass
Living:
         No.
         Brothers:
         Kelly an only child
Sisters:
         None


Friends:

Who is/are her best friend(s)
         Kelly is rather popular and has a lot of acquaintances that she is friendly with. She hangs around with Margo Thompson At work when she is in the precinct, takes breaks together, talks, etc... She was lovers with her partner, James, until he handed in his resignation papers. but her new partner, Charlie T.? She is skeptical about.
         
What do her friends think about her:

Enemies:
Who are her enemies:
What do her enemies think of her:
Who doesn't she trust: Why?

Personality:
What type of personality does she have: (Sanguine, Melancholic, Choleric, Phlegmatic)

Occupation:
What is her occupation:
Relationship with co-workers:
Gross salary:

Education:
Intelligence:
Elementary school:
Middle school:
High school:
Community College:
University:
Police Academy:

Physical Description:
Lips:
Mouth:
Eyebrows:
Eyes: (color, shape)
Glasses/Contacts: (color, shape of frames and lenses)
Shape of face;
Nose:
Neck:
Teeth:
Hair: (color, style, texture, length)
Hands:
Fingers:
Nails:
Limbs:
Skin: (Complexion, tone, color)
Breast/Chest:
Waist:
Hips:
Build:

Appearance:
Posture:
Distinguishing marks: (scars, tattoos, moles, birthmarks)
Gait: (How they walk)
Style of clothing:
What do they wear for comfort:
What do they wear for work:
What do they wear to dress up:
Do their clothes match:
Is her appearance distinctive:
Is she conventionally ( following or agreeing with the established form) attractive or unattractive

Physical Condition:
Ailments:
Disabilities:
What makes her enigmatic: (mysterious)

Voice:
Speech pattern:
What languages does she speak:
Does she have an accent:
Is she long-winded, clipped, or awkward:
How varied is her vocabulary:
Does she change her words to please others or to achieve a certain end:
What is the pitch of her voice:
Does she mumble or stutter:
Is her internal emotions reflected by the way she speaks:
With whom does she enjoy speaking with the most:
What topics does she enjoy the most:
What topics does she try to avoid at all costs:
What mannerisms or expressions does she often employ:
Does she make and hold eye contact:

Self-confidence:
How confident is she:
How does her confidence affect her external expression:

Negative Mindset:
Does she cling to any false beliefs:
What is her Lie:
Does she hold grudges:
What is her Ghost/Emotional Wound:
What negative thoughts does she think frequently about herself:

Mental Health:
Mental Health Issues:
Is she afraid to make crucial decisions alone:
Emotional stability:
Internal Conflicts:
External conflicts:

Theme:
Theme Statement:

Strong/Positive Traits:
Define 3-5 of her strong/positive traits:

Weak/Negative Traits:
Define 3-5 of her weak/negative Traits:

List her most common emotions:
What situations and/or experiences would cause her to feel those emotions listed:

Questions:
1. Who is this character at the beginning of the story:
2. How do the events of the story shape her for the worse or better:
3. Does she overcome her flaws and the obstacles that stand in her way: How so?
4. Who is this character at the end of the story:
5. How is she dissatisfied:
6. What does she believe will bring her satisfaction:
7. What flaws hinder her on her journey to find happiness:
8. How did this flaw originate:
9. Does she need to overcome this flaw to realize what will truly make her happy:
10. What is her favorite trait:
11. What are her ambitions:

Hobbies:
Favorite Foods:
Favorite Music:
Favorite reading materials:
Favorite thing to do:
Comfort level with the opposite sex:
Things that bother her:
Things that make her laugh:

Socioeconomic Background:
What was their socioeconomic status as a child:
What is their socioeconomic status as an adult:

Psychology
1. What are 3 of her best memories:
2. What are 3 of her worst memories:
3. When did she first experience grief:
4. What valuable lesson did she learn fromher memorable past:
5. Secrets:
6. Most afraid of:
7. Most embarrassed by:
8. Most important possession:
9. What makes her most anxious:
10. How does she respond to anxiety:
11. What makes her feel safe:
12. Does she have a safe haven:
13. What makes her feel unsafe:

Outlook:
Is she pessimistic, optimistic, or realistic:
Is she cynical:
Does she run most on emotion or logic:

Energy:
Is she extroverted, introverted, or ambiverted:

World View:
Religion:
What are her ethical and moral values:
Does she rebel against societal or religious norms in any way: Why?
What prejudices does she consciously or subconsciously have: Why?
Does she view her life as a failure: Why or why not?
What does she consider a waste of time:
Who or what is the most important thing in her life:
How does she generally treat strangers, peers, friends, and family members:

Wants vs Needs:
Sometimes what the character wants - what they believe will satisfy them and truly make them happy—isn't actually what they need. Their journey then becomes one of transformation, in which they must mature if they are to find true satisfaction.

What are her wants, needs, and desires:

Core Dissatisfaction/Desire:
In what way is she dissatisfied or will become dissatisfied with her life: What does she believe will bring her satisfaction:
Does she have a goal she wants to achieve:
If she achieves this goal, will it bring her satisfaction:
If not, what does she have to do to find satisfaction:
What are the pivotal points in her life:

Core Behavior(s) - the way we act that influences our day-to-day activities:

Habits:
MO
Notes:
Summary of this character:

Gallery: