clumsy

winking

clenching

pulsing

fluttering

contracting

twitching

sucking

quivering

pulsating

throbbing

beating

thumping

thudding

pounding

humming

palpitate

vibrate

grinding

crushing

hammering

lashing

knocking

driving

thrusting

pushing

force

injecting

filling

dilate

stretching

lingering

expanding

bouncing

reaming

elongate

enlarge

unfolding

yielding

sternly

firmly

tightly 

harshly

thoroughly

consistently

precision

accuracy

carefully

demanding

strictly

restriction

meticulously

scrupulously

rigorously

rim

edge

lip

circle

band

encircling

enclosing

surrounding

piercing

curl

lock

twist

coil

spiral

whorl

dip

wet

soak

madly

wildly

noisily

rowdily

rambunctiously

decadent

degenerate

immoral

indulgent

accept

take

invite

nook

indentation

niche

depression

indent

depress

delay

tossing

writhing

flailing

squirming

rolling

wriggling

wiggling

thrashing

struggling

grappling

striving

BASIC INFORMATION

FULL NAME:  PRONUNCIATION: MEANING:  REASONING:  NICKNAME(S):  PREFERRED NAME(S):  BIRTH DATE:  AGE:  ZODIAC: GENDER:  PRONOUNS:  ROMANTIC ORIENTATION: SEXUAL ORIENTATION:  NATIONALITY:  ETHNICITY:  CURRENT LOCATION: LIVING CONDITIONS:  TITLE(S): 

BACKGROUND

BIRTH PLACE:  HOMETOWN: SOCIAL CLASS: EDUCATION LEVEL:  FATHER:  MOTHER:  SIBLING(S):  BIRTH ORDER: CHILDREN:  PET(S):  OTHER IMPORTANT RELATIVES:  PREVIOUS RELATIONSHIPS:  ARRESTS?:  PRISON TIME?:

OCCUPATION & INCOME

PRIMARY SOURCE OF INCOME:  SECONDARY SOURCE OF INCOME:  TERTIARY SOURCE(S) OF INCOME:  APPROXIMATE AMOUNT PER YEAR:  CONTENT WITH THEIR JOB (OR LACK THERE OF)?:  PAST JOB(S):  SPENDING HABITS:  MOST VALUABLE POSSESSION: 

SKILLS & ABILITIES

PHYSICAL STRENGTH:  OFFENSE:  DEFENSE:  SPEED:  INTELLIGENCE:  ACCURACY:  AGILITY:  STAMINA:  TEAMWORK:  TALENTS:  SHORTCOMINGS:  LANGUAGE(S) SPOKEN:  DRIVE?:  JUMP-STAR A CAR?:  CHANGE A FLAT TIRE?:  RIDE A BICYCLE?:  SWIM?:  PLAY AN INSTRUMENT?:  PLAY CHESS?:  BRAID HAIR?:  TIE A TIE?:  PICK A LOCK?: 

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE & CHARACTERISTICS

FACE CLAIM:  EYE COLOR:  HAIR COLOR:  HAIR TYPE/STYLE:  GLASSES/CONTACTS?:  DOMINANT HAND:  HEIGHT: WEIGHT:  BUILD:  EXERCISE HABITS:  SKIN TONE:  TATTOOS:  PEIRCINGS:  MARKS/SCARS:  NOTABLE FEATURES:  USUAL EXPRESSION:  CLOTHING STYLE:  JEWELRY:  ALLERGIES:  BODY TEMPERATURE:  DIET:  PHYSICAL AILMENTS: 

PSYCHOLOGY

JUNG TYPE:  JUNG SUBTYPE:  ENNEAGRAM TYPE:  MORAL ALIGNMENT:  TEMPERAMENT:  ELEMENT:  PRIMARY INTELLIGENCE TYPE:  APPROXIMATE IQ:  MENTAL CONDITIONS/DISORDERS:  SOCIABILITY:  EMOTIONAL STABILITY:  OBSESSION(S):  COMPULSION(S):  PHOBIA(S):  ADDICTION(S):  DRUG USE:  ALCOHOL USE:  PRONE TO VIOLENCE?: 

MANNERISMS

SPEECH STYLE:  ACCENT:  QUIRKS:  HOBBIES:  HABITS:  NERVOUS TICKS:  DRIVES/MOTIVATIONS:  FEARS:  POSITIVE TRAITS:  NEGATIVE TRAITS:  SENSE OF HUMOR:  DO THEY CURSE OFTEN?:  CATCHPHRASE(S): 

FAVORITES

ACTIVITY:  ANIMAL:  BEVERAGE:  BOOK:  CELEBRITY:  COLOR:  DESIGNER:  FOOD:  FLOWER:  GEM:  HOLIDAY:   MODE OF TRANSPORTATION:  MOVIE:  MUSICAL ARTIST:  QUOTE/SAYING:  SCENERY:  SCENT:  SPORT:  SPORTS TEAM:  TELEVISION SHOW:  WEATHER: VACATION DESTINATION: 

ATTITUDES

Emotions

Without Making Your Character Feel Too Self Aware

Showing Emotion Without Telling About It

Emotions Associated With Body Language

Telling Readers What The Character Doesn’t Want To Show

Hiding Emotions

Expressing Cardinal Emotions: Masculine vs. Feminine

Writing Extreme Emotion Without Melodrama

Specific Emotions

Conveying Shock

Conveying Embarrassment

Conveying Disappointment

Conveying Love/Attraction

Conveying Annoyance

Conveying Relief

Conveying Uncertainty

Conveying Impatience

Conveying Shame

Conveying Resentment

Conveying Panic

Conveying Guilt

Conveying Desperation

Conveying Sarcasm & Verbal Disrespect

Conveying Confusion

Conveying Stubbornness

Conveying Frustration

Conveying Indifference

Conveying Indignation

Conveying Confidence & Pride

Conveying Smugness

Conveying Enthusiasm

Conveying Curiosity

Conveying Hopefulness

Conveying Unease

Conveying Reluctance

Conveying Worry

Conveying Humility & Meekness

Conveying Happiness & Joy

Conveying Amusement

Conveying Disgust

Conveying Resignation

Conveying Jealousy

Conveying Anticipation

Conveying Contentment

Conveying Defeat

Conveying Excitement

Conveying Fear

Conveying Hatred

Conveying Hurt

Conveying Being Overwhelmed

Conveying Sadness & Grief

Conveying Satisfaction

Conveying Somberness

Conveying Sympathy & Empathy

Conveying Wariness

Conveying Defensiveness

Conveying Desire

Conveying Doubt

Conveying Energy

Conveying Exhaustion

Conveying Hunger

Conveying Loneliness

Conveying Physical Pain

Emotional Wounds

A Role Model Who Disappoints

A Sibling’s Betrayal

A Speech Impediment

Becoming a Caregiver at an Early Age

Being Bullied

Being Fired or Laid Off

Being Held Captive

Being Mugged

Being Publicly Humiliated

Being Raised by Neglectful Parents

Being Raised by Overprotective Parents

Being So Beautiful It’s All People See

Being the Victim of a Vicious Rumor

Being Stalked

Being Trapped in a Collapsed Building

Being Unfairly Blamed For The Death of Another

Childhood Sexual Abuse (by a family member or known person)

Discovering One’s Parent is a Monster

Discovering One’s Sibling was Abused

Experiencing a Miscarriage or Stillbirth

Failing At School

Failing To Do The Right Thing

Financial Ruin Due To A Spouse’s Irresponsibility

Finding Out One’s Child Was Abused

Finding Out One Was Adopted

Getting Lost In a Natural Environment

Growing Up In A Cult

Growing Up in a Dangerous Neighborhood

Growing Up In Foster Care

Growing Up In The Public Eye

Growing Up In The Shadow of a Successful Sibling

Growing Up with a Sibling Who Has a Chronic Disability or Illness

Having Parents Who Favored One Child Over Another

Having To Kill Another Person To Survive

Infertility

Infidelity (emotional or physical)

Losing a Limb

Losing a Loved One To A Random Act of Violence

Making a Very Public Mistake

Overly Critical or Strict Parents

Physical Disfigurement

Rejection By One’s Peers

Telling The Truth But Not Being Believed

The Death of a Child On One’s Watch

Victimization via Identity Theft

Watching A Loved One Die

Wrongful Imprisonment

Spending Time In Jail

Suffering From a Learning Disability

Motivation

Achieving Spiritual Enlightenment

Avoiding Certain Death

Avoiding Financial Ruin

Beating a Diagnosis or Condition

Being Acknowledged and Appreciated by Family

Being a Leader of Others

Being the Best At Something

Caring for an Aging Parent

Carrying on a Legacy

Catching The Bad Guy or Girl

Coming To Grips With Mental Illness

Discovering One’s True Self

Escaping a Dangerous Life one Doesn’t Want

Escaping a Killer

Escaping a Widespread Disaster

Escaping Confinement

Escaping Homelessness

Escaping Invaders

Finding Friendship or Companionship

Finding a Lifelong Partner

Having a Child

Helping a Loved One See They Are Hurting Themselves and Others

Obtaining Shelter From The Elements

Overcoming Abuse and Learning To Trust

Overcoming Addiction

Protecting One’s Home or Property

Pursuing Justice For Oneself or Others

Realizing a Dream

Reconciling with an Estranged Family Member

Rescuing a Loved One From a Captor

Restoring A Name or Reputation

Righting a Deep Wrong

Seeking Out One’s Biological Roots

Stopping an Event From Happening

Trying Again When One Has Previously Failed

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