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Physical Characteristics:
Describe each physical characteristic and, on the line below each, tell how the character
feels about the characteristic (self-perception).
Age _____________
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Age character actually appears and the reason why______________________________
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Hair color and style ______________________________________________________
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Eye color ______________________________________________________________
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Height ________________________________________________________________
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Weight _________________________________________________________________
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Body type/Build ________________________________________________________
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Shape of Face and Distinguishing Features ___________________________________
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Coloring _______________________________________________________________
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Cleanliness _____________________________________________________________
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Noticeable handicaps _____________________________________________________
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Sense of style ____________________________________________________________
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Thing the character would most like to change about him/herself and why________________________________________________________________________
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Habits:
Common Expressions
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Mannerisms, peculiarities and quirks
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Fun Pursuits/ Favorite pastimes
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Hobbies
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Relationships:
Family (Who and describe the relationship)
Mother
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Father____________________________________________________________
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Siblings
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Spouse/Lover______________________________________________________
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Children
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Friendships (Who and describe the relationships)
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Other significant relationships to characters in the story
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Pets
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General behavior toward others
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Describe how others perceive the character and note any disparity between views
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Current Situation
Describe each and tell how the character feels about them.
Residence
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Vehicles
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Stuff (Belongings)
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Job/ Employment
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Relationships
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Hardships that linger
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Delights that linger
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Biggest Regret
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Secrets and who knows about them
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