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What kind of trash is/would be in your character's car?

Your character leaves a gathering, and the people who were with them immediately start talking about something they did. What was it?

What does your character consider their greatest shortcoming, and what is actually their greatest shortcoming?

If your character was a pet, what would be the story of how their owner got them?

Your character is ordering food, and they ask for some change to be made (extra something, hold an ingredient, swap this for that, etc). What are they most likely asking for?

When your character cries, is it just for a minute or do they cry for a long time? How hard is it to pull themself out of it?

If your character is missing, how is their absence felt? Even if nobody specifically notices or cares, does their absence have any effect on things?

"Oh, I know [character]! They're so…" What?

If the story of your character's current life was given a prequel or sequel, what would they focus on?

Your character is famous. What's the big scandal or rumor that comes out about them? (Not necessarily something that actually happens in their story, but something that might come up and turn into a whole tabloid field day.)

Your character is whacking somebody. With what? Are they being playful or trying to hurt them?

What's something people always trust your character on? What's something they probably won't trust your character on?

How accurate is your character's perception of themself?

Somebody wants to get in touch with your character. What's the best way to do that? (You can answer for people who know them or people who don't, or both.)

Your character is eating a snack. Do they make it last, or do they wolf the whole thing down immediately?

What's something your character is fine with accepting help with? What's something they'll refuse to accept help with?

Your character is at a party, and things are getting dull. Do they suggest a game or a seance? Start an argument? Sneak off to make out with someone? Leave?

Think of the last song you listened to. What was your character doing the year that song came out? (If the year isn't applicable, pick another one you've heard recently.)

How much will your character put up with being treated badly? Has there been a time when somebody made them snap?

What color best represents your character as a person, and why?

You're babysitting the 5 year old version of your character. What is that experience like?

Put all your characters in alphabetical order (by first or last name, doesn't matter.) Your character is suddenly switched into the life of the character right after them. How are they doing?

Your character is wearing a graphic tee shirt. What's on it?

What's a memory your character has from school? (If they never went to school, a time they were learning something, preferably from another person.)

Does your character have a favorite home-cooked food? If so, are they the one who makes it, or does someone else make it better?

If your character was going to go somewhere just for a fun day out, where would they go?

What's something your character would love to do, but is currently unable to because of their circumstances?

Is your character more likely to buy something they don't need if it looks cute or cool? What kind of aesthetic might persuade them?

What does your character like to be surrounded by? Interpret this question however you like.

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