Character development template
This is your character template, at the end of this post is a character template workbook you can either print out or answer the questions individually.
CHARACTER DETAILS
Lets begin with the basic details:
Name. Is it elegant and fancy like Samantha or Cordelia, or is it ragged and edgy like Ethan or Augustus.
Age. (this can be any, it doesn't relate with the description, but varies from genre to genre)
Nationality. Is he/she from the sophisticated Los Angeles or from the countryside in England,
Now let's go to the details:
Strengths. What can they do easily, what do they master?
Weaknesses. What is harder for them to accomplish, what feels stressful to them
Flaws. What are the sides they’re unaware of? Jealousy, pride?
Let's get to know them deeper.
Interests. What are the hobbies they like to do, the places they want to visit, the people they admire the most.
Uniqueness. What makes your character stand out? Do they have special powers or abilities?
Appearances. Now this is the most important. Aspect. They’re hair and eye color, height, tattoos/ scars, glasses and accessories. This is the main point where the readers can picture how the character looks.
Now for the second most important aspect, his/her background,
Every character has a past, a good or bad one. Something that makes up who they are right now, they’re turning point in life.
Their childhood, hometown, regrets, advice or even they’re role-models. They all make up the character's background.
Their relationships also are a crucial part of their background, their family, love interests, mentors or enemies. They all build up the character.
The character is made up of his details, interests, relationships, backgrounds and flaws. These are what influences the characters thoughts and help him/her make his/her choices throughout the story.
You can also fill up the worksheet below:
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