Post by Mirage Sanakonaka on Jan 4, 2008 6:20:17 GMT -5
20 questions on how to flesh out a character
(you don’t list these on the character sheet they are just here to help people out)
What is the characters Sex:
The choice is simple; male or female, but a choice may make a differnce. Biological, sociological, and some say psychological perspecitives and needs are different in men and women.
What is the characters physical Size:
Is the character tall, skinny, stout, short, or just average
What is the color of the character’s hair, eyes, and skin:
There natural color and then there’s augmented color. Modern cosmetics are amazing, and almost used by every one in both sexes to one degree or another. What color is the hair how is it worn, what about the characters eye color is it natural? Does the character need glasses or wear contacts, what about skin color
What is the characters general appearance:
Does the character stand erect, or stooped? Dress anachronistically, stylish or inauspiciously? Look intimidating or casual? Is the character attractive? Is here something distinctive in shape of its head, face, or limbs. What might someone seeing the character for the first time think?
Where was the character born?
A character growing up in any area of the universe? Growing up in a rich neighborhood, or a poor one
what is the characters Age
How old are they since the average age can depend on the race
what was the characters family
What did the characters parents do? What was the families means of support? Were the parents married, separated or divorced? What was the family like? Does the character have any siblings? Where are they now? What do they do? Does the character keep in contact with them? Did the character even know his birth family? If not, who or what was his surrogate family?
has the character started their own family
is the character married? Divorced? Separated? Do they have children? If not,do they want any?
Where or how was the character educated?
Where did the character learn their skills? Did they go to high school? Did they continue into higher education? Where? Was their schooling public, private, or cooperate/army-sponsored? Was the character privately tutored, or did they get their lessons from the school of hard knocks?
Has the character done any thing else for a living?
sure the character is a warrior now, but what about before? did the character ever earn money or make a living doing any thing else? Did they enjoy it? Why did the character stop doing it?
what about the characters political and religious beliefs?
These are sure-fire argument-starters, but what about it? Does the character have any defined political beliefs? What are those beliefs? Is the character religious? Was their family religious? Are they still? Did the character change religions, and if so, why?
what is the characters moral code?
Will the character kill? Why? When did the character decide that he could? Do they think killing is acceptable? Under what circumstances? Where does the character stand on related issues like capital punishment, abortion, and euthanasia? Does the character adhere to a personal sexual ethics code, or even think about it?
Why is the character a warrior?
What lead them here? why do they fight? Are they satisfied with what happens around them or are they just in it for the money or power?
What is the characters personality
is the character pessimistic? Idealistic? Radical? Conservative? Resigned? Easy-going? Militant? Aloof? Intense? Bombastic? Obsessive? Superstitious? Extroverted? Introverting? Ambivalent? Rational? Opinionated? Passionate? Questioning?
What special qualities does the character posses?
This does not necessarily refer to skills, but to what the character does well. Does he get along with other people? Is he skilled at taking care of business? Prioritizing tasks? Planning ahead?
Are there certain things the character just can not do?
get close to people? Perceive themselves realistically? Work well with others? Think clearly under stress? Handle money well?
what does the character hate?
Fighting? killing? personal questions? Their family? Or just certain people?
What does the character love?
Quiet times? A good battle? Or even a specific person?
What is the characters name
What was their birth name? What name do they use now? Did the character choose that name or was it a nickname?
(you don’t list these on the character sheet they are just here to help people out)
What is the characters Sex:
The choice is simple; male or female, but a choice may make a differnce. Biological, sociological, and some say psychological perspecitives and needs are different in men and women.
What is the characters physical Size:
Is the character tall, skinny, stout, short, or just average
What is the color of the character’s hair, eyes, and skin:
There natural color and then there’s augmented color. Modern cosmetics are amazing, and almost used by every one in both sexes to one degree or another. What color is the hair how is it worn, what about the characters eye color is it natural? Does the character need glasses or wear contacts, what about skin color
What is the characters general appearance:
Does the character stand erect, or stooped? Dress anachronistically, stylish or inauspiciously? Look intimidating or casual? Is the character attractive? Is here something distinctive in shape of its head, face, or limbs. What might someone seeing the character for the first time think?
Where was the character born?
A character growing up in any area of the universe? Growing up in a rich neighborhood, or a poor one
what is the characters Age
How old are they since the average age can depend on the race
what was the characters family
What did the characters parents do? What was the families means of support? Were the parents married, separated or divorced? What was the family like? Does the character have any siblings? Where are they now? What do they do? Does the character keep in contact with them? Did the character even know his birth family? If not, who or what was his surrogate family?
has the character started their own family
is the character married? Divorced? Separated? Do they have children? If not,do they want any?
Where or how was the character educated?
Where did the character learn their skills? Did they go to high school? Did they continue into higher education? Where? Was their schooling public, private, or cooperate/army-sponsored? Was the character privately tutored, or did they get their lessons from the school of hard knocks?
Has the character done any thing else for a living?
sure the character is a warrior now, but what about before? did the character ever earn money or make a living doing any thing else? Did they enjoy it? Why did the character stop doing it?
what about the characters political and religious beliefs?
These are sure-fire argument-starters, but what about it? Does the character have any defined political beliefs? What are those beliefs? Is the character religious? Was their family religious? Are they still? Did the character change religions, and if so, why?
what is the characters moral code?
Will the character kill? Why? When did the character decide that he could? Do they think killing is acceptable? Under what circumstances? Where does the character stand on related issues like capital punishment, abortion, and euthanasia? Does the character adhere to a personal sexual ethics code, or even think about it?
Why is the character a warrior?
What lead them here? why do they fight? Are they satisfied with what happens around them or are they just in it for the money or power?
What is the characters personality
is the character pessimistic? Idealistic? Radical? Conservative? Resigned? Easy-going? Militant? Aloof? Intense? Bombastic? Obsessive? Superstitious? Extroverted? Introverting? Ambivalent? Rational? Opinionated? Passionate? Questioning?
What special qualities does the character posses?
This does not necessarily refer to skills, but to what the character does well. Does he get along with other people? Is he skilled at taking care of business? Prioritizing tasks? Planning ahead?
Are there certain things the character just can not do?
get close to people? Perceive themselves realistically? Work well with others? Think clearly under stress? Handle money well?
what does the character hate?
Fighting? killing? personal questions? Their family? Or just certain people?
What does the character love?
Quiet times? A good battle? Or even a specific person?
What is the characters name
What was their birth name? What name do they use now? Did the character choose that name or was it a nickname?
