#1 Character Chart

Making a character is difficult, but with this handy chart you can work out small facts you never knew about your character. This can help flesh out a confusing character, or just get to know one better. 

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​Character Chart Part One: First impressions
 
NAME:
 
NICKNAME:
 
AGE:              HEIGHT:              WEIGHT:            BIRTH DATE:
 
HAIR COLOR and Style:
 
 
EYE COLOR:
 
Describe physical characteristics, body type, etc.:
Specific markingS, tattoo, scar, birthmarks:  
 
 
Greatest physical flaw:
 
 
STYLE OF DRESS:
 
 
One piece of clothing he/she would never be without:
 
 
ETHNICITY:
 
SPEECH PATTERNS/ACCENT:
 
 
EDUCATION:                                                        RELIGION:              
 
PROFESSION:
 
What does he/she think of this profession:
 
MARITAL STATUS:
Character Chart Part Two: A brief look
 
Name of father:                                            Important details:
 
Name of mother:                                          Important details:
 
ATTITUDES TOWARD PARENTS:
 
Brothers:                                                       Important details:
 
Sisters:                                                          Important details:
 
ATTITUDES TOWARD siblings:
 
Pets:
Favorite place, hangout, peaceful spot:
Description: 
 
HOBBIES:
 
IS HOME A HAPPY PLACE FOR CHARACTER TO BE? WHY?:
 
DESCRIBE CHARACTER’S PHYSICAL HOME. DRAW OUT A FLOORPLAN IF IT HELPS:

Character Chart part three: A closer look
 
FAVORITE STYLE OF MUSIC:
 
FAVORITE FOOD:
 
Favorite pasttime, book, TV show, movie, etc:
 
Most precious possession:
 
BEST FRIEND, detail, description:
 
 
 
Person he/she would call for help. Why?:
 
 
 
ENEMIES? WHY?:
 
 

Character chart part four: keeping it straight
 
BEST ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE THIS CHARACTER:
DESCRIBED BY OTHERS AS:
CHARACTER TRAITS, STRONG OR WEAK:
 
BIGGEST emotional flaw:
 
SUPERSTITIONS:
 
GIFTS CHARACTER POSSESSES:
 
FEARS:
 
WHAT DOES YOUR CHARACTER DO, HOW DOES HE/SHE BEHAVE WHEN he/SHE IS-
 
EXCITED:
FURIOUS:
ANXIOUS/NERVOUS:
TERRIFIED:
CAUGHT DOING SOMETHING WRONG:
Overwhelmed:
Heartbroken:

Character Chart Part Five: Into the mind
 
OPINION OF SELF:
 
MOST FRIGHTENING CHILDHOOD MEMORY:
 
MOST EMBARASSING CHILDHOOD MEMORY:
 
MOST JOYFUL CHILDHOOD MEMORY:
 
An embarrassing SECRET:
 
Darkest secret:
 
Biggest regret:
 
Most powerful dream:
 
Goal in life:
 

Character Chart Part Six: Into the Heart
 
What characteristics do they look for in a spouse:
 
Name of Romantic interest, fiancée, spouse:
 
Description:
 
 
How do these characters interact:
 
 
A key detail about their relationship:
 
What would be an ideal date:
 
 
What would cause your character the most heartache? Why?:
 
 
 

Character Chart Part Seven: Into the soul
 
What is one thing youR character would never do:
 
 
In a life or death situation would your character fight, fly, or freeze? Why?:
 
 
 
Who is the one person your character feels they couldn’t live without:
 
 
 
GREATEST WANT OR DESIRE:
 
 
 
 
PiCTure a sCenario where your character is in peril. What do they do: