Character Profile Template

Character Profile
of
(Name)

Image:
(Name)

Basic Information:

Role in story:
Full Name:
Nick Name:
Who gave her that name:
Gender:
Ethnic Background:
Birthdate:
Birthplace:
Birthstone/Sign:
Age:
Height:
Weight:
Current Address:
Phone Number: (House/Cell)
Political Affiliation:
Does she Smoke and/or Drink:
Personal Sentimental Belongings: (toys, jewelry, trinkets, knick-knacks etc...)

Lodging:

Type of Residence:
How clean is the living space:
Describe furnishings:
Who does she live with:

Family

Marital status:
Significant other:
Who does she live with:
Children: (How many, ages, gender)
Mother:
Living:
Occupation:
Father:
Living:
Occupation:
Aunts:
Living:
Occupation:
Uncles:
Living:
Occupation:
Grand Parents - Mother's side:
Living:
Grand Parents - Father's side:
Living:
Brothers:
Sisters:

Friends:

Who is/are her best friend(s)
What do her friends think of 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 from her 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 ambivert:

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:

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Notes:

Summary of this character:

Gallery: