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This is a bit embarrassing. I only just realized that the character profile I've been using for the past 10 years is totally different from the one linked here at the Prep! ![]() It's a bit more multi-purpose (no references to traditional school, movies, sports in school, vehicles), so I've found it especially useful for sci-fi/fantasy, historical writing, and other stuff that's not contemporary fiction. IN-DEPTH CHARACTER PROFILE BASIC INFORMATION Name: Sex: Age: Birthplace: Height: Weight: Eyes: Hair: Ethnic Background: . Marital Status: PERSONAL INFORMATION Nickname: Religion/Religious Background: Social Class: Education: Children: Health: Physical Condition/Disabilities: Friends: Allies: Enemies: . Most Significant Other(s): Community Status: Pets: Languages Spoken: Intelligence: Sexual Orientation: Type Of Friends Preferred: Type Of Lovers Preferred: Name Transmits First Impression To Reader: Reason/Meaning Behind Name: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION Face/Eyes/Jaw/Lips/Chin: Build/Body: Distinguishing Marks: Posture: Appearance: Hair: Predominant Feature/What Noticed First: Physical Aids?: How They Walk: Eye Shape/Color: Sensitivity To Others Demonstrated Through The Eyes: FAMILY BACKGROUND Father: Profession: Living/Dead: Mother: Profession: Living/Dead: Parents' Marital Status: Brothers: Sisters: Home Life/Childhood Experience: Family Relations: Family History: PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS/CHARACTER TRAITS Morals: Ambitions, Aspirations, Desires: Major Traits: Minor Traits: Outstanding Qualities: Character Flaws/Weaknesses: Character Strengths: Habitual/Favorite Expressions: Habitual Mannerisms: Fears, Anxieties, Hangups: Frustrations: Complexes: Temperament: Emotions: Attitude Toward Life: Attitude Toward Death: Leader/Follower/Dropout: Most Cherished Beliefs/Values: Worst Habit: Highest Hope: Preoccupations, Worries: Biggest Source Of Pride: Biggest Source Of Shame Or Defeat: Dialogue: How They Talk/Speech Patterns (Diction, Tone, Speed, Pitch): Direct Statement Of Thoughts: Body Language/Posture: Gestures: Perception Of Others: Evaluations Of Others: Reactions To Others: Involvement With Objects: Attitude Toward Opposite Sex: How They Handle Crisis: Memories, Dreams: How They Protect Themselves: Public Persona: Daily Habits: How They Dance: Pet Peeves: Ways Of Dealing With Children Or Those In Inferior Positions: Eating Habits (When, What, How): Heroes: Motivational Patterns/What Gets Them Going: Landscape Observations--We Are A Product Of Where We Live: Point Of View (Neurosis, Self-Absorbed, What Noticed First In A Room, Perspective): Degree Of Intensity = Pace Of Life: Attention To Detail/Degree Of Concentration: Confidence Factor: Generosity: Handicaps: How They Treat People They Like: How They Treat People They Dislike: How They React When Angry/Upset: Self-Value/How They See Themselves: Personality Type: How They'd Describe Themselves: Do They See Themselves As Happy/Satisfied?: Do They See Themselves As A Hero?: Sense Of Humor: Most Instructive/Meaningful Experience: Attitude Toward Sex/Sexual Values: Attitude Toward Religion: Attitude Toward Politics: Attitude Toward Authority: Ethnic Considerations: Attitude Toward Money: Attitude Toward Work: Attitude Toward Play: Attitude Toward Their Looks: Opinion As A Soldier/Fighter: Feelings Toward Family: Feelings Toward Friends: Feelings Toward Enemies: Secrets: Philosophy Of Life (In A Phrase): |