Character Development Checklist
Basics:
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Character’s Name
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Character’s Nickname(s)
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Age
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Ethnicity
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Sex/Gender
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Hair color
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Eye color
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Height
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Weight
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Scars
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Tattoos
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Birthmarks
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Piercings
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Dress/clothing preferences
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Right/left handed/ambidextrous
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Glasses/contacts
Family and Relationships:
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Parents
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Siblings
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Grandparents
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Marital Status
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Significant Other
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Children
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Pets
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Other family members
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Friends
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Enemies
Religion:
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The religion they follow (if any)
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Beliefs
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Superstitions
Location:
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Country of Birth
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Place of Birth (State, city, etc)
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First Language
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Accents
Schooling:
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Highest Education
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Degrees
Work:
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Occupation
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Salary
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Employment history
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Work space
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Mode of Transportation
Home:
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Rent or Own
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House, apartment, etc
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Mode of transportation
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Living space
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Address
Inner Workings Of Your Character:
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Secrets
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Fears
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Worries
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Eating Habits
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Food preferences
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Sleep preferences
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Work preferences
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Book preferences
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Music preferences
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Introverted/extroverted
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Optimist/pessimist
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Hobbies
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Pet peeves
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Prejudices
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Proud of
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Biggest vulnerability
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Embarrassed by
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Worst memory
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Best memory
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Skilled at
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Unskilled at
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Attitude
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Obsessions
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Stresses
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Addictions
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Handicaps (physical)
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Handicaps (emotional/psychological)
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Allergies
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Medical history
Habits:
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Verbal quirks
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Physical quirks
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Gestures
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Work habits
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Sleeping habits
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Annoying habits
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Irrational habits
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Eating habits
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Healthy habits
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Unhealthy habits
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Mannerisms
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Drinking habits
Objects Kept In - And Why:
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Their closet
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Their bedroom
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Their purse/bag
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Their fridge
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Their car
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Their desk
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Their pockets
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Their junk drawer
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Their glove compartment
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Their backpack
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Their locker
Other:
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Talents
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Political preference
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Strengths
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Flaws
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Prized possessions
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Special/favorite memories
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Time and date of birth
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What they love
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What they hate
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Favorite season
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Social class
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Sports/clubs