Character Building Template by Adore Stories Pg.1 of 2
Character Template
General Information Mannerisms and Speech
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First Name Middle Name Last Name Nicknames | Tone of Voice
(deep, squeaky, cultured)|
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Title Name Meaning Name Origin | Accent or Languages Spoken
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Age Birthdate Place of Birth | Speech Pattern and Pace
(fast speaking, witty)|
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Gender Sexuality Relationship Status Role in Story | Mannerisms and Posture
(confident, rigid, nervous, shy)|
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Starting Location Ending Location Star Sign Ethnicity | Favorite Phrases / Curses Common Gestures Quirks
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Religion Other Other Other |
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Physical Description
Height Body Type Eye Color Eye Shape Hair Color Skin Color Fitness Level
General Character Description
Distinguishing Marks /
Tattoos Hair Style Clothing Style Special Jewelry Glasses / Accessories Famous person character
looks like Other
What would you first notice if the
character walked into the room? Inspiration Board Link
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Family and Origins Background
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Mother / Guardian:
Living status, Occupation,
Relationship with character
| Starting Job Job Satisfaction
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| Education Income Level
Father / Guardian:
Living status, Occupation,
Relationship with character
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| Home Description
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Siblings:
Living status, Occupation,
Relationship with character
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| Home Decor Style Pets Area Description Roommate Status
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Other:
Living status, Occupation,
Relationship with character
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Family Secrets Family Traditions Impact of Family on Daily
Life
| Car Type / Color Police Record Boss / Underlings Other
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Motivations and Beliefs
Optimist / Pessimist Creativity / Structured Liberal / Conservative Extravert / Introvert Organized / Procrastinator Adventurous / Cautious Fight / Flight
What significant past events have defined them and how they
react to different situations?
Biggest Regret Greatest Wish Religious or Superstitious Proudest Accomplishment Biggest Secret Short Term Goal Long Term Goal
Does the character have any
psychological issues or phobias? What is their happiest memory?
External Internal
Goals
Motivations
Conflict
What is the cost of failure? Why do they want this goal as badly
as they do?
How do they respond to tough
choices?
How do they respond to achieving
their goals?
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Routine Favorites
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