Character Development Outline
Origins and Family Name: Nickname: Reason for name: Birthday: Age: Gender: Place of birth: Places lived since: Parents’ names, backgrounds, and occupations: Number of siblings: Relationship with family: Happiest memory: Childhood trauma: Children of their own: Relationship?: Physical Height: Weight: Build: Nationality: Disabilities: Complexion: Face shape: Distinguishing facial features: Hair color: Eye color: Glasses/contacts: Style of dress: Health: Grooming; Jewelry, tattoos, piercings: Accent: Physical habits:: Intellect Level of education: Level of self esteem: Talents: Shortcomings: Style of speech: Artistic/mathematical: Makes decisions on emotion or logic: Life philosophy: Religious stance: Cautious/daring: Extrovert/introvert: Level of comfort with technology: Relationships Relationship status: Sexual orientation: Past relationships: Primary reason for being broken up with: Primary reason for breaking up with people: Level of sexual experience: Story of first kiss: Story of loss of virginity: Most comfortable around who: Oldest friend: How do they think others perceive them: How do others actually perceive them: Vocation Profession: Past occupation(s): Passions: Attitude towards current job: Attitude towards current coworkers/bosses/employees: Salary: Secrets (Every character should have secrets) Phobias: Life Goals: Dreams: Greatest fears: Most ashamed of: Compulsions: Obsessions: Secret hobbies: Secret skills: Past sexual transgressions: Crimes committed: What they most want to change about their current life: What do they most want to change about their physical appearance: Details Daily routine: Night owl or early bird: Light or heavy sleeper: Favorite food: Least favorite food: Favorite movie: Least favorite movie: Favorite song: Least favorite song: Coffee or tea: Crunchy or smooth peanut butter: Lefty or righty: Favorite color: Cusser: Smoker/drinker/drug user: Biggest regret: Pets:
