the ultimate " know your character " dossier!
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INTRODUCING MUSE NAME ━━ THE MUSE TITLE!
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( CHARACTER NAME TAGS ) #non-fandom. #original character. #independent. #semi-selective. #CANON-DIVERGENT &. HEADCANON-BASED portrayal. #dual-ship &. closed! #established in 2018. #penned by your name ( AGE &. PRO/NOUNS. )
BASICS!
✰ NAME : first name middle name third name.
i —–— named after: here.
⁺ first name of nationality's origin; meaning here.
⁺ middle name of nationality's origin; meaning here.
⁺ last name of nationality's origin; meaning here.
i —–— nicknames: described below.
⁺ nickname reason / by who.
⁺ nickname reason / by who.
⁺ nickname reason / by who.
i ——— current alias: name.
⁺ herein, you can include: reasoning for the name or why they choose to go by this name, how they achieved this name, the meaning of said name, and all that jazz.
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✰ BORN : verse dependent.
i ——— date: xx/xx/xxxx. i ——— place: place, place.
⁺ herein, feel free to describe the history and nature of their hometown. maybe throw in a couple of bits about the circumstances of their birth? where they wanted or planned? a surprise twin, perhaps? does their tragic backstory start with both of their parents failing to show up to their birth?
i ——— raised: did they forever live in their birthplace? perhaps their hometown was taken over by a tyrant ruler? have they always been under the care of the same guardian? perhaps their parents got separated? what are some notable changes that transpired during their growing years? adoption, perhaps?
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✰ AGE : xx years old.
i ——— appears to be: twenty to thirty something. i ——— stopped aging at: xx years.
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✰ SPECIES : species name !
i ——— definition: a brief explainer of the species.
• describe species, species history & biology, and your character's relationship to this; feel free to describe your character's feelings about their species, third or first person..
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✰ GENDER : here !
i ——— sex: no. i ——— pronouns: xe / xir / xemself.
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✰ OCCUPATION : here !
⁺ affilations: name 'em.
i ——— educational background: their literacy journey and academic aspirations, formal or otherwise. ii ——— rank: at their job. iii ——— tasks: their main duties. iv ——— part time / additional occupations: other hustles.
APPEARANCE !
✰ FACE CLAIM : name.
ii ——— additionally: other sources, like animated. ii ——— description: physical description.
• feel free to describe your character's feelings about their appearance, third or first person.
⁺ body ( type → mesomorphic ) • ( build → 1-3 main adjectives ) : description & other headcanons..
⁺ hair ( colour → here ) • ( length → medium { shoulder } • ( texture → thick & wavy ) : description & other headcanons.
⁺ eye ( colour → hazel ) • ( shape → hooded ) : description & other headcanons.
⁺ additional ( birthmarks across their face / pale skin / good vision / scar across their face, down his neck & across his chest from lightsaber wounds. ) : description & other headcanons; body markings, conditions, tattoos, piercings, appendages, etc.
⁺ visuals: insert some images or links.
ii ——— style: description.
⁺ costume / uniform : insert some images or links.
⁺ additional ( your choice ) : insert some images or links.
✰ VOICE CLAIM : name !
⁺ example : link.
⁺ other voice related quirks.
ii ——— description: of voice. ii ——— accent: everybody has one. ii ——— verbal quirks / speech issues / mannerisms: list them.
PERSONALITY !
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✰ OVERVIEW : description; general/baseline; first impression.
iii ——— positive traits: one • two • three etc. iii ——— negative traits: one • two • three etc. iii ——— neutral traits: one • two • three etc. iii ——— likes: one • two • three etc. iii ——— dislikes: one • two • three etc. iii ——— hobbies: one • two • three etc.
• ‘ relevant quote. or character's self-perspective. ’
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✰ PSYCHOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION : explain.
⁺ ‘ quote or lyrics or something fun.’
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✰ EMOTIONAL DESCRIPTION : while ren is quick to draw on his emotions, they aren’t necessarily positive ones. burdened by fear, anger, and hatred, ren rarely experiences anything akin to a positive emotion, other than the rush that success gives him.
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✰ PHYSICAL HEALTH DESCRIPTION : while mostly physically healthy, ren is not always good at taking care of himself, instead drawing on the force to sustain himself. however, he is in good shape for the most part.
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✰ MISCELLANEOUS : other.
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↴ bold which one applies!
/ optimistic / pessimistic / neutral. ⁺ / dominant / submissive / neutral. ⁺ / introverted / extroverted / ambivert. ⁺ / emotional / practical / neutral. ⁺ / brain / brawn / neutral. ⁺
TIES !
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✰ FAMILIAL : the lastnames !
iv ——— birth parents: iv ——— siblings: iv ——— step / foster / adoptive family: iv ——— extended family and relatives:
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✰ PETS : the angels !
iv ——— names: one • two • three. iv ——— species: one (breed) • two (breed) • three (breed). iv ——— additional info: ramble about!
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✰ PLATONIC : the buddies !
iv ——— friends: iv ——— enemies:
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✰ ROMANTIC : the exes and ohs !
iv ——— names: one (deceased) • two (ex) • three (unrequited) • etc.
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✰ CURRENT ROLEPLAY CONNECTIONS : shout out your favourite blogs, including yourself!
iv ——— family:
⁺ name • relation & description • @url & penned by roleplay partner.
⁺ name • relation & description • @url & penned by roleplay partner.
⁺ name • relation & description • @url & penned by roleplay partner.
⁺ name • relation & description • @url & penned by roleplay partner.
iv ——— friends: ( includes; best friends, partners in crime, allies and everything of that sort. )
⁺ name • relation & description • @url & penned by roleplay partner.
⁺ name • relation & description • @url & penned by roleplay partner.
⁺ name • relation & description • @url & penned by roleplay partner.
iv ——— romantic: ( status; selective single - ship. )
⁺ name • relation & description • @url & penned by roleplay partner.
iv ——— additional: ( hate ships, co-workers, side kicks, and all that. )
⁺ name • relation & description • @url & penned by roleplay partner.
⁺ name • relation & description • @url & penned by roleplay partner.
⁺ name • relation & description • @url & penned by roleplay partner.
BACKSTORY !
⚠ major canon divergence! + for a shorter version, click here ! + feel free to skip past this, it’s ridiculously long.
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[ insert detailed backstory in 13 paragraphs or so! ]
• • • • • ➴ ‘ quote or song lyric or something. ’
SUPERNATURAL ABILITIES !
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✰ MAIN POWER NAME : general explanation.
v ——— capabilities: brief, generic, two-liner description below.
⁺ power / sub ability name → explanation.
⁺ power / sub ability name → explanation.
⁺ power / sub ability name → explanation.
⁺ power / sub ability name → explanation.
v ——— limitations: list 'em. v ——— additional info: the kylo ren vs resistance rebels video is kinda cool you should check it out if you have spare time. here it is.
MISCELLANEOUS !
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✰ AESTHETICS : list some words like rollerskates crossbows glasses etc.
vi ——— mbti type: INFP — the MEDIATOR ! vi ——— moral alignment: chaotic evil. vi ——— sun, moon, and rising: here here here. vi ——— temperament: choleric. vi ——— character archetype: the villain. vi ——— languages: basic • limited binary • sign language. vi ——— strengths: one • two • etc. vi ——— weaknesses: one • two • etc. vi ——— favourites: music genre: name • song: name by name • animal: name • place to be: location • activity: name • artist: name • day of the week: name. vi ——— role model: name. vi ——— additional links: playlist • edits • pinterest board • tumblr roleplay • wiki page if your character is a canon.
EPILOGUE !
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✰ CONCLUSION : in conclusion i'm gay and love women mwah.
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THE CREATOR !
⁺ ADMIN : loved by name.
⁺ PRONOUNS : here + feel free to link your pronouny or something.
⁺ AGE : adult / minor / some number.
⁺ TIME ZONE : here.
⁺ DISCLAIMER : content warnings stuff.
⁺ LINKS : profile. blog call. social medias. etc.
⁺ TEMPLATE CREDIT : layout made by @dazzwolve!
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