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BOLD what applies to your muse.

PLACE IN SOCIETY

financial: wealthy / moderate / poor / in poverty.

medical: fit / moderate / sickly / disabled / disadvantaged.

class or caste: upper / middle / working / slave / unsure.

education: qualified / unqualified / studying.

criminal record: yes, for major crimes / yes, for minor crimes / no.

FAMILY

married - happily / married - unhappily / engaged or betrothed / partnered / single / divorced / separated.

has a child or children / has no children / wants children.  

close with sibling(s) / not close with sibling(s) / has no siblings / sibling(s) is deceased.

orphaned / adopted / disowned / raised by birth parent(s).

TRAITS + TENDENCIES

extroverted / introverted / in between.

disorganized / organized / in between.

close minded / open-minded  / in between.

calm / anxious / in between.

disagreeable / agreeable / in between.

cautious / reckless / in between.

patient / impatient / in between.

outspoken / reserved / in between.

leader / follower / in between.

empathetic / unemphatic / in between.

optimistic / pessimistic / in between.

traditional / modern / in between.

hard-working / lazy / in between.

cultured / un-cultured / in between 

loyal / disloyal / in between.

faithful / unfaithful / unknown.

BELIEFS:

monotheist / polytheist / atheist / agnostic.

belief in ghosts or spirits: yes / no / don’t know / don’t care.

belief in an afterlife: yes / no / don’t know / don’t care.

belief in reincarnation: yes / no / don’t know / don’t care.

belief in aliens: yes  / no / don’t know / don’t care.

religious: orthodox / liberal / in between / not religious.

philosophical: yes / no.

OPINIONS

pro-choice / anti-abortion /  doesn’t know or on the fence.

pro-marriage / anti-marriage / doesn’t know or on the fence.

pro-death penalty / anti-death penalty  / doesn’t know or on the fence.

pro-drug legislation / anti-drug legislation / doesn’t know or on the fence.

left wing / right wing / middle / doesn’t know or on the fence.

SEXUALITY + ROMANTIC INCLINATION

heterosexual / homosexual / bisexual / asexual / pansexual.

sex repulsed / sex neutral / sex favourable.

romance repulsed / romance neutral / romance favourable.

sexually: adventurous / experienced / naive / inexperienced / curious.

potential sexual partners: male / female / agender / other / none / all.

potential romantic partners: male / female / agender / other / none / all.

ABILITIES

combat skills: excellent / good / moderate / poor / none.

literacy skills: excellent / good / moderate / poor / none

artistic skills: excellent / good / moderate / poor / none

technical skills: excellent / good / moderate / poor / none.

HABITS

drinking alcohol: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess.

smoking: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess. 

other narcotics: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess.

medicinal drugs: never / sometimes  / frequently / to excess. 

indulgent food: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess. 

splurge spending: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess.

ok so i was writing up character labels for my rp and i realized that there’s alot of overused ones out there. don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing wrong with them, it’s just nice to see some new ones out there. here’s a few labels that i’ve never really seen around. some may be bland and you could use them as traits instead of labels — it’s completely up to you. i’m not 100% certain if these words make sense, i just altered them a little and some may be metaphorical rather than a direct meaning. whatever. enjoy!

here’s a list of FIFTY unique pos + neg character traits , because all the ones in the tags are old / i don’t like them  &  everyone seems to use super similar ones  !  have fun , happy writing  .  like / reblog if you found this helpful  !

There’s no doubt that one of the greatest things about being in a relationship is the romantic connection and the chemistry that you share. But there’s more to a solid relationship than just romance and physical attraction. When you take the time to build a strong relationship with someone you can enjoy these added benefits that often outlast any lust or chemistry:

Friendship. Many romantic relationships turn into close friendships and this is one of the greatest rewards of being in a relationship. Not only do you have someone to go on dates with, but you often find your best friend and gain a wonderful friendship. When you spend lots of time with someone and open yourself up to them, it’s only natural that you become friends. As your relationship grows, so will your friendship.

Support. Being in a relationship means that there’s always someone there who has your back. When times are tough, when everyone else turns against you, and when you need a shoulder to cry on, your partner should be there to support you and give you what you need. It’s not always glamorous, but having someone who will support you through thick and thin is one of the greatest rewards of a relationship.

A sounding board. Your partner should be one of your closest confidants, someone who you can talk to about just about anything. They are someone you can vent to, bounce ideas off of, talk to when you’re excited about something, or even just someone to chat to when you’re bored. You don’t have to keep things bottled up inside when you’re in a relationship and have someone that you can talk to instead.

A cheerleader. We don’t always feel confident in ourselves and our partners can be great cheerleaders when we need a boost. A good partner will know, without having to be asked, that you need a bit of a pep talk or a confidence boost. They are there to cheer you on when you accomplish something and they can give you the pat on the back that you deserve, and they’re also there when you’re down and out and need encouragement.

Comfort. After the romance and fireworks of a new relationship fade away, your partner is someone who you can just be comfortable with. This isn’t to say that you should totally let yourself go, but rather that you can relax together and let go of trying to impress others or put on an act. Your partner loves you for who you truly are, so they are someone you can be comfortable with and just be yourself around.

Below is a list of 102 negative traits to describe your character

Aggressive - pursuing one’s aims and interests forcefully, sometimes unduly so

Aloof - not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

Arrogant - having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s own importance or abilities

Belligerent - hostile and aggressive

Big-headed - conceited or arrogant

Bitchy - malicious or unpleasant

Boastful - showing excessive pride and self-satisfaction in one’s achievements, possessions, or abilities

Bone-idle - lazy

Boring - not interesting; tedious

Bossy - fond of giving people orders; domineering

Callous - showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others

Cantankerous - bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative

Careless - not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors

Changeable - irregular; inconstant

Clinging - overly dependent on someone emotionally

Compulsive - resulting from or relating to an irresistible urge, especially one that is against one’s conscious wishes

Conservative - a person who is averse to change and holds to traditional values and attitudes, typically in relation to politics

Cowardly - lacking courage

Crass - lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence

Cruel - willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it

Cunning - having or showing skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit or evasion

Cynical - believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity

Deceitful - guilty of or involving deceit; deceiving or misleading others

Detached - separate or disconnected

Dishonest - behaving or prone to behave in an untrustworthy or fraudulent way.

Dogmatic - inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true

Domineering - assert one’s will over another in an arrogant way

Fastidious - very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail

Finicky - fussy about one’s needs or requirements

Foolish - lacking good sense or judgment; unwise

Foolhardy - recklessly bold or rash

Fussy - fastidious about one’s needs or requirements; hard to please

Greedy - having or showing an intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth or power

Grumpy - bad-tempered and irritable

Gullible - easily persuaded to believe something; credulous

Harsh - cruel or severe

Impatient - having or showing a tendency to be quickly irritated or provoked

Impolite - not having or showing good manners; rude

Impulsive - acting or done without forethought

Inconsiderate - thoughtlessly causing hurt or inconvenience to others

Inconsistent - not compatible or in keeping with

Indecisive - not having or showing the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively

Indiscreet - having, showing, or proceeding from too great a readiness to reveal things that should remain secret or private

Inflexible - unwilling to change or compromise

Interfering - tending to interfere in other people’s affairs

Intolerant - not tolerant of views, beliefs, or behavior that differ from one’s own

Irresponsible - not showing a proper sense of responsibility

Jealous - feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages

Lazy - unwilling to work or use energy

Machiavellian - cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics

Materialistic - excessively concerned with material possessions; money-oriented

Mean - one who makes no effort to understand or empathize with others

Miserly - of or characteristic of a miser

Moody - given to unpredictable changes of mood, especially sudden bouts of gloominess or sullenness

Narrow-minded - not willing to listen to or tolerate other people’s views; prejudiced

Nasty - behaving in an unpleasant or spiteful way

Naughty - disobedient; badly behaved

Nervous - easily agitated or alarmed; tending to be anxious; highly strung

Obsessive - a person who is affected by an obsession

Obstinate - stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so

Overcritical - inclined to find fault too readily

Overemotional - having feelings that are too easily excited and displayed

Parsimonious - unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy or frugal

Patronizing - apparently kind or helpful but betraying a feeling of superiority; condescending

Perverse - showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable, often in spite of the consequences

Pessimistic - tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen

Pompous - affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important

Possessive - demanding someone’s total attention and love

Pusillanimous - showing a lack of courage or determination; timid

Quarrelsome - given to or characterized by quarreling

Quick-tempered - easily made angry

Resentful - feeling or expressing bitterness or indignation at having been treated unfairly

Rude - offensively impolite or ill-mannered

Ruthless - having or showing no pity or compassion for others

Sarcastic - marked by or given to using irony in order to mock or convey contempt

Secretive - inclined to conceal feelings and intentions or not to disclose information

Selfish - lacking consideration for others; concerned chiefly with one’s own personal profit or pleasure

Self-centered - preoccupied with oneself and one’s affairs

Self-indulgent - characterized by doing or tending to do exactly what one wants, especially when this involves pleasure or idleness

Silly - having or showing a lack of common sense or judgment; absurd and foolish

Sly - having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature

Sneaky - furtive; sly

Stingy - unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous

Stubborn - having or showing dogged determination not to change one’s attitude or position on something, especially in spite of good arguments or reasons to do so

Stupid - having or showing a great lack of intelligence or common sense

Superficial - not having or showing any depth of character or understanding

Tacky - showing poor taste and quality

Tactless - having or showing a lack of adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues

Timid - showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened

Touchy - oversensitive and irritable

Thoughtless - not showing consideration for the needs of other people

Truculent - eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant

Unkind - inconsiderate and harsh to others

Unpredictable - behaving in a way that is not easily predicted

Unreliable - not able to be relied upon

Untidy - not inclined to keep one’s possessions or appearance neat and in order

Untrustworthy - not able to be relied on as honest or truthful

Vague - thinking or communicating in an unfocused or imprecise way

Vain - having or showing an excessively high opinion of one’s appearance, abilities, or worth

Vengeful - seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury.

Vulgar - lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined

I see this a lot, no one has actual names, or any reference for names, that are legit Native American, varying among the tribes, for their characters.

Babynames.com and shit like that will give you names made up by white people.

However, I’ve got your solution.

Native-Languages  is a good website to turn to for knowledge on a lot of native things, including native names. If you’re unsure about the names you’ve picked, they even have a list of made up names here!

personally, i love being able to create my own characters and give them all their own unique personalities. these are some fun and interesting ways to get to know your characters better!

1) introvert vs extrovert

deciding whether or not your character will be introverted or extroverted is a big step in creating their personality, especially if you’re planning some major character development for them throughout your story. a character that starts out quiet and insecure could learn to become more confident and open. 

you should also remember how people act differently in front of others. someone is most likely going to act differently around their parents than with their friends, so it would make sense for your character to become a bit more extroverted around the people they are more c1lose with.

2) major characteristics

is your character humorous, or serious? optimistic or pessimistic? patient or hot-headed?

your character has to be memorable, so it’s best to give them complimenting traits that your readers will begin to identify them with. for example, your MC could be known for his courage, while your other protagonist could be shyer. those two personalities could help balance each other throughout your story, which is something your readers will most definitely notice.

3) 16 personalities/enneagram

taking these two personality tests as your character can reveal a lot of traits about them to you that may help you guide them throughout your story. not only is it super interesting to see what type of person they are, but it can help you if you’re feeling stumped on how to portray your character.

while both these tests go in depth, i feel like the enneagram takes it to a slightly higher level, just because it includes “wings” and levels of developments for each number.

4) names

while choosing names may be as easy as a quick google search for some, others — including me — really enjoy choosing really well-thought names. i like focusing on the roots of the name, such as picking a latin/greek root and twisting it so it turns into a memorable name.

i also like to name less important characters after some of my favorite fictional characters, such as from a movie or a video game. it’s just a fun little easter egg that some of your readers may notice.

5) music preference

your character’s taste in music could reveal a lot about them, just like people in real life. someone who likes calmer, lo-fi music could be a lot different than someone who loves hard rock.

you could even take it up a notch and make your character a playlist, which could further inspire you to write about them.

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There’s a lot of these out there, I know. This is just what’s worked for me and it’s helped in exploring my characters’ lives and personalities in greater depth and detail.

What are they afraid of? Make a list of their deepest fears and ask yourselves where they came from. So much of our lives (unfortunately) is shaped by what we fear and how we deal with/react to it.

Sideways revision. If you’ve never heard of this before, it’s basically writing spin-off scenes with your characters. They may not end up in your work in progress, but it’s a good way to see what your characters do in random situations. Some ideas: going to an amusement park, the dentist’s or doctor’s office, waiting for a bus, grocery shopping, etc.

Talk to your characters. I’ve never met anyone else who does this (and I’ve been too embarrassed to ask other classmates in my program), but it’s like having imaginary friends. Just talk to them about anything and everything. Interview them. Ask them for advice. Let them start their own conversations among themselves and observe or join in. After all, they’re people in their own right.

Reread your story. Look for little things that they do (habits, quirks, etc.) when speaking or idling, when they’re frustrated or upset, and when they cry; interesting things that they’ve said (they could hint at something larger) and then extrapolate to the “why”. Question everything. Compare one character’s habits to another. It doesn’t have to be super deep or lead into some repressed childhood trauma, but it’s a great way to understand them better. One of my characters still holds on to the guitar pick his ex-girlfriend gave him for his birthday. He plays with it absently and rubbing it between his fingers helps calm him down. He’s not aware of this, but he does it because he misses holding her hand.

Figure out their personality types. If you’re not an MBTI fanatic by now, you will be soon. They’re scary accurate. I use three different sites: http://www.humanmetrics.com/, https://www.16personalities.com/, and https://www.truity.com/. You may find yourself with multiples (I have three ISFJs in one story), but that’s okay. You may find a lot of variation between them. No two characters are the same just as no two people are. 

What’s their horoscope sign? If you haven’t chosen birthdays for them yet, this would be the time. You’ll kill two birds with one stone! Go through each profile until you find the one that screams your character’s name.

Consider different facets of their experience and how it shapes their everyday lives. For instance, if you have a tall character, how do they feel about it? Have they been teased their entire lives? Do they have to duck through most doorways? Do they often forget that shorter people can’t see what they do? If your character is a POC, they may have experienced racism or discrimination at some point in their lives. How do they identify themselves? What holidays do they celebrate? What are their cultural backgrounds and values? If your character is bilingual or multilingual, are they fluent in each/all? What’s their religious background (if any)? Did they grow up in the church/mosque/temple/synagogue? Are they part of the LGBTQ+ community? Do they suffer from trauma or mental illness? And remember, if any of your character’s experiences are significantly different from your own, do your research.

Make character boards. Pinterest is great for this. You can include any of the above information, their hobbies and interests, aesthetics, personal possessions, signature clothing items, quotes, etc. Find pictures of models or actors to play them, or pictures that fit specific descriptions (hairstyles, eye colours, etc.).

a list of oc questions in alphabetical categories - i made each category based on the first word I could think of in alphabetical order, so enjoy!

A: Aptitude 1. what are your oc’s natural abilities, things they’ve been doing since young? 2. what activities have they participated in? 3. what abilities do they have that they’ve worked for? 4. what things are they bad at? 5. what is their most impressive talent?

B: Basics 1. what is their hair color? 2. what is their eye color? 3. how tall are they? 4. how old are they? 5. how much do they weigh?

C: Comfort 1. how do they sit in a chair? 2. in what position do they sleep? 3. what is their ideal comfort day? 4. what is their major comfort food? why? 5. who is the best at comforting them when down?

D: Decoration 1. how would they decorate a house if they had one under their name? 2. how would they decorate their child’s room? 3. how do they decorate their own room? 4. what type of clothes and accessories do they wear? 5. do they like makeup/nail/beauty trends?

E: External Personality 1. does the way they do things portray their internal personality? 2. do they do things that conform to the norm? 3. do they follow trends or do their own thing? 4. are they up-to-date on the internet fads? 5. do they portray their personality intentionally or let people figure it out on their own?

F: Fun 1. what do they do for fun? 2. what is their ideal party? 3. who would they have the most fun with? 4. can they have fun while conforming to rules? 5. do they go out a lot?

G: Gorgeous 1. what is their most attractive external feature? 2. what is the most attractive part of their personality? 3. what benefits come with being their friend? 4. what parts of them do they like and dislike? 5. what parts of others do they envy?

H: Heat 1. do they rather a hot or cold room? 2. do they prefer summer or winter? 3. do they like the snow? 4. do they have a favorite summer activity? 5. do they have a favorite winter activity?

I: In-the-closet 1. what is their sexuality? 2. have they ever questioned their sexuality? 3. have they ever questioned their gender? 4. would/was their family be okay with them being LGBT? 5. how long would/did it take for them to come out?

J: Joy 1. what makes them happy? 2. who makes them happy? 3. are there any songs that bring them joy? 4. are they happy often? 5. what brings them the most joy in the world?

K: Kill 1. have they ever thought about suicide? 2. have they ever thought about homicide? 3. if they could kill anyone without punishment, would they? who? 4. who would miss them if they died? 5. who would be happy they died, anyone?

L: Lemons 1. what is their favorite fruit? 2. what is their least favorite fruit? 3. are there any foods they hate? 4. do they have any food intolerances? 5. what is their favorite food?

M: Maternal 1. would they want a daughter or a son? 2. how many children do they want? 3. would they be a good parent? 4. what would they name a son? what would they name a daughter? 5. would they adopt?

N: Never Have I Ever 1. what would they never do? 2. what have they never done that they want to do? 3. is there anything they absolutely can’t believe people do? 4. what is the most embarrassing thing they’ve done? 5. have they done anything they thought they’d never do?

O: Optimism 1. are they optimistic or pessimistic? 2. are they openly optimistic, throwing it on others? 3. are they good at giving advice? 4. is there anyone in their life that throws optimism on them? 5. were they always optimistic?

P: Personality 1. what is their best personality trait? 2. what is their worst personality trait? 3. what of their personality do others love? 4. what of their personality do others envy? 5. do they hate anything about their personality/about other’s personalities?

Q: Questions 1. do they ask for help? 2. do they ask questions in class? 3. do they answer questions that make them a little uncomfortable? 4. do they ask weird questions? 5. are they curious?

R: Rules 1. do they follow rules? 2. would they be a strict or laid-back parent? 3. have they ever been consequenced for breaking a rule? 4. have they broken any rules they now regret breaking? 5. do they find any rules they/others follow absolutely ridiculous?

S: Streets 1. are they street-smart? 2. would they give money to someone on the streets? 3. have they ever gotten in a fight on the streets? 4. has anything happened to them on the streets? 5. are they cautious when out?

T: Truth 1. are they honest? 2. can they tell if someone is lying? 3. is it obvious when they’re lying? 4. have they lied about anything they regret lying about? 5. have they told truths that have been spread against their will?

U: Underdog 1. have they been bullied? 2. have they bullied anyone? 3. have they been physically attacked by a bully? 4. have they ever been doubted? 5. have they surprised people with being good at something?

V: Vomit 1. do they vomit often? 2. do they get lots of stomach aches? 3. are they good at comforting someone ill? 4. what do they like as far as comfort goes? 5. do they burp, cough, or hiccup most when nauseous? when vomiting?

W: Water 1. do they drink enough water? 2. have they learned to swim? 3. do they like to swim? 4. can they dive? 5. can they swim without holding their nose?

X: Xylophone 1. what is their favorite genre of music? 2. do they have a favorite song? 3. do they have a favorite band/artist/singer? 4. can they sing well? 5. can they rap?

Y: You 1. how old were you when you created them? 2. what inspired you to create them? 3. were they different when they were first created? 4. do you enjoy writing them more than other characters? 5. what’s your favorite thing about them?