the ultimate " know your character " dossier!
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INTRODUCING β β βMUSE NAME βββ β βTHE MUSE TITLE!
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( CHARACTER NAME TAGS ) β β β β β#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!
β° NAME : first name middle name third name.
i βββ named after: here.
βΊ first name of nationality's origin; meaning here.
βΊ middle name of nationality's origin; meaning here.
βΊ last name of nationality's origin; meaning here.
i βββ nicknames: described below.
βΊ nickname reason / by who.
βΊ nickname reason / by who.
βΊ nickname reason / by who.
i βββ current alias: name.
βΊ 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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β° BORN : verse dependent.
i βββ date: xx/xx/xxxx. i βββ place: place, place.
βΊ 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 βββ 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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β° AGE : xx years old.
i βββ appears to be: twenty to thirty something. i βββ stopped aging at: xx years.
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β° SPECIES : species name !
i βββ definition: a brief explainer of the species.
β’ 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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β° GENDER : here !
i βββ sex: no. i βββ pronouns: xe / xir / xemself.
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β° OCCUPATION : here !
βΊ affilations: name 'em.
i βββ educational background: their literacy journey and academic aspirations, formal or otherwise. ii βββ rank: at their job. iii βββ tasks: their main duties. iv βββ part time / additional occupations: other hustles.
APPEARANCE !
β° FACE CLAIM : name.
ii βββ additionally: other sources, like animated. ii βββ description: physical description.
β’ feel free to describe your character's feelings about their appearance, third or first person.
βΊ body ( type β mesomorphic ) β’ ( build β 1-3 main adjectives ) : description & other headcanons..
βΊ hair ( colour β here ) β’ ( length β medium { shoulder } β’ ( texture β thick & wavy ) : description & other headcanons.
βΊ eye ( colour β hazel ) β’ ( shape β hooded ) : description & other headcanons.
βΊ 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.
βΊ visuals: insert some images or links.
ii βββ style: description.
βΊ costume / uniform : insert some images or links.
βΊ additional ( your choice ) : insert some images or links.
β° VOICE CLAIM : name !
βΊ example : link.
βΊ other voice related quirks.
ii βββ description: of voice. ββββββii βββ accent: everybody has one. ii βββ verbal quirks / speech issues / mannerisms: list them.
PERSONALITY !
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β° OVERVIEW : description; general/baseline; first impression.
iii βββ positive traits: one β’ two β’ three etc. iii βββ negative traits: one β’ two β’ three etc. iii βββ neutral traits: one β’ two β’ three etc. iii βββ likes: one β’ two β’ three etc. iii βββ dislikes: one β’ two β’ three etc. iii βββ hobbies: one β’ two β’ three etc.
β’ β relevant quote. or character's self-perspective. β
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β° PSYCHOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION : explain.
βΊ β quote or lyrics or something fun.β
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β° EMOTIONAL DESCRIPTION : while ren is quick to draw on his emotions, they arenβt 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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β° 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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β° MISCELLANEOUS : other.
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β΄ bold which one applies!
/ optimistic / pessimistic / neutral. βΊ / dominant / submissive / neutral. βΊ / introverted / extroverted / ambivert. βΊ / emotional / practical / neutral. βΊ / brain / brawn / neutral. βΊ
TIES !
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β° FAMILIAL : the lastnames !
iv βββ birth parents: iv βββ siblings: iv βββ step / foster / adoptive family: iv βββ extended family and relatives:
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β° PETS : the angels !
iv βββ names: one β’ two β’ three. iv βββ species: one (breed) β’ two (breed) β’ three (breed). iv βββ additional info: ramble about!
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β° PLATONIC : the buddies !
iv βββ friends: iv βββ enemies:
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β° ROMANTIC : the exes and ohs !
iv βββ ββββββnames: one (deceased) β’ two (ex) β’ three (unrequited) β’ etc.
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β° CURRENT ROLEPLAY CONNECTIONS : shout out your favourite blogs, including yourself!
iv βββ family:
βΊ name β’ relation & description β’ @url & penned by roleplay partner.
βΊ name β’ relation & description β’ @url & penned by roleplay partner.
βΊ name β’ relation & description β’ @url & penned by roleplay partner.
βΊ name β’ relation & description β’ @url & penned by roleplay partner.
iv βββ friends: ( includes; best friends, partners in crime, allies and everything of that sort. )
βΊ name β’ relation & description β’ @url & penned by roleplay partner.
βΊ name β’ relation & description β’ @url & penned by roleplay partner.
βΊ name β’ relation & description β’ @url & penned by roleplay partner.
iv βββ romantic: ( status; selective single - ship. )
βΊ name β’ relation & description β’ @url & penned by roleplay partner.
iv βββ additional: ( hate ships, co-workers, side kicks, and all that. )
βΊ name β’ relation & description β’ @url & penned by roleplay partner.
βΊ name β’ relation & description β’ @url & penned by roleplay partner.
βΊ name β’ relation & description β’ @url & penned by roleplay partner.
BACKSTORY !
β major canon divergence! + for a shorter version, click here ! + feel free to skip past this, itβs ridiculously long.
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[ insert detailed backstory in 13 paragraphs or so! ]
β’ β’ β’ β’ β’ β΄ β quote or song lyric or something. β
SUPERNATURAL ABILITIES !
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β° MAIN POWER NAME : general explanation.
v βββ capabilities: brief, generic, two-liner description below.
βΊ power / sub ability name β explanation.
βΊ power / sub ability name β explanation.
βΊ power / sub ability name β explanation.
βΊ power / sub ability name β explanation.
v βββ limitations: list 'em. v βββ 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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β° AESTHETICS : list some words like rollerskates crossbows glasses etc.
vi βββ mbti type: INFP β the MEDIATOR ! vi βββ moral alignment: chaotic evil. vi βββ sun, moon, and rising: here here here. vi βββ temperament: choleric. vi βββ character archetype: the villain. vi βββ languages: basic β’ limited binary β’ sign language. vi βββ strengths: one β’ two β’ etc. vi βββ weaknesses: one β’ two β’ etc. vi βββ favourites: music genre: name β’ song: name by name β’ animal: name β’ place to be: location β’ activity: name β’ artist: name β’ day of the week: name. vi βββ role model: name. vi βββ additional links: playlist β’ edits β’ pinterest board β’ tumblr roleplay β’ wiki page if your character is a canon.
EPILOGUE !
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β° CONCLUSION : in conclusion i'm gay and love women mwah.
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THE CREATOR !
βΊ ADMIN : loved by name.
βΊ PRONOUNS : here + feel free to link your pronouny or something.
βΊ AGE : adult / minor / some number.
βΊ TIME ZONE : here.
βΊ DISCLAIMER : content warnings stuff.
βΊ LINKS : profile. blog call. social medias. etc.
βΊ TEMPLATE CREDIT : layout made by @dazzwolve!
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