GENERAL INFO:

Name origin:

Giovanni:
Italian Name Meaning -god is gracious
Origin -Italy
Maddalena: From a title which meant "of

Magdala". Mary Magdalene, a character in the New

Testament, was named thus because she was from Magdala a village on the Sea of Galilee whose name meant "tower" in
Hebrew. She was cleaned of evil spirits by Jesus and then
remained with him during his ministry, witnessing the
crucifixion and the resurrection. She was a popular saint in
the Middle Ages, and the name became common then. In
England it is traditionally rendered Madeline,
while Magdalene or Magdalen is the learned form.

Nickname, if any
(if so, explain its origin
e.g. who created it?):

Gio (used often), Vanni

Does s/he like the

nickname?

Yes, he uses it himself in casual conversations (You can call me

Gio)

Birth date:

March 17th, 1861* - Founding of Rome: April 21st

Place of birth:

%(?)

Ethnic background:

Greek, Italian

Religion:

Catholic

Degree of religious
practice
(e.g. orthodox, casual,
lapsed):

Casual/religious

Current address:

Benevento, Italy

Does s/he rent or own?

Own

Brief description of home

(apartment, house,
trailer, etc.):

House

Does s/he live with

anyone?

(Fiore)

Describe the area in

which s/he lives
(big city, town, rural,
other):

Town Capital of Benevento province

Is this his/her ideal

No, but when it comes down to it hed never leave. Ideal home:

home and location?

If not, what would s/he
prefer?

giant house by the beach

Home decor (check all

that apply):

__X_ Expensive ___ Inexpensive

___ Carefully planned __X_ Comfortable
___ Neat __X_ Cluttered

When someone walks in,

what's his/her first
impression?

Like grandmas house, a bit hoarded, but not messy

Pets?

_X__ No (why?) ___ Yes

Current occupation
(include length of time,
location, job title):

Waiter in a local restaurant, half time + certain weekends

Job satisfaction (happy,

discontent, ambitious...):

Content

Income level:

Average

Education:

College-graduate

Does s/he drive? What

kind of car does s/he
own, if any? (Make,
model, color, age, etc.):

A rather old, white vespa scooter.

Sexuality
(e.g. straight, gay,
bisexual, asexual,
unsure...):

Straight

Marital status:

Bachelor

If married or currently
romantically involved,
with whom, and for how
long?

List any significant

previous romantic
partners:

None

For current
spouse/partner, what
does the character call
him/her (pet names,
nicknames, etc.)?
How did they meet?

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE:
Height:

57

Weight:

Confidential

What is his/her body type

(skinny, slim, athletic, curvy,
overweight, muscular, etc.)?

Chubby

Eye color?

Brown

Does s/he use glasses? Contacts?

Hearing aid?

Skin tone (pale, ivory, ruddy, tan,

olive,
brown, black, etc.):

Olive

Any prominent features,

freckles/moles/scars/tattoos/
other distinguishing marks?

Wants to be as natural as possible and doesnt

have any tattoos or piercings

Face shape (round, oval, chubby,

thin, long, square, heart-shaped,
etc.)?

Oval

Whom does s/he most look like

(e.g. famous person or relative)?

General health (good, excellent,

poor...)?

Satisfactory

Any chronic conditions?

Any current health problems?
How does s/he dress (mark as
many as appropriate):

PRICE:
__ Expensive
_X_ Average
__ Inexpensive __ Cheap
STYLE:
__ Haute Couture __ Conservative
_X_ Trendy __ Eclectic __ Business
__ Sexy __ Gaudy
_X_ Casual
__ Sloppy

Does s/he dress to be noticed?

Why?

Depends on the occasion

Any special jewelry?

If so, why is it special?

No

Other accessories:

A simple bracelet

Grooming:

___ Every hair in place, very neat (Why?)

_X__ Average grooming
__X_ Clean but sloppy
___ Unkempt (Why?)

Hairstyle
(long, short, crewcut, locs, bangs,
side-part etc.):

Medium length

Natural hair texture

(thick, thin, wiry, smooth, wavy,
curly, nappy, etc.):

Wavy, thick, curly

Current hair texture (if different

from above):

Soft and rich

Natural hair color:

Brunette

Current hair color (if different

from above):

Brown

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE/COMMUNICATION:

Pace (does s/he talk fast, average, slow?):

Average

Accent or dialect, if any:

Neapolitan dialect

Voice tone
(shrill, high, average, deep, squeaky,
hoarse, harsh, authoritative, cultured, etc.):

Hoarse, average

Any favorite/habitual words/phrases or curse words?

Fuck, shit

Describe general vocabulary or speech pattern (e.g. educated,

precise, pretentious, average, childish, uneducated, vulgar):

Average, precise

Mannerisms/demeanor?

__x_ Cool/confident
__x_ Volatile/moody
___ Nervous/fidgety/shy
_X__ Other?

Typical posture:

___ Stiff and rigid

__x_ Stands straight but

not stiffly
_X__ Average, varies with
mood
___ Slumped and
defeated
_x__ Slouchy, careless
__x_ Relaxed
___ Other
Gestures:

___ Doesn't gesture much

___ Deliberate and
controled
___ Only when
excited/upset
__x_ Most of the time
_x__ Wildly/weirdly

Common gestures (e.g. nail-biting, hair patting, drumming

fingers, clenched fists, hands in pockets, etc.):

Biting lower lip

EVERYDAY BEHAVIOR / HABITS:

Finances: (prudent/cautious, average w/some debt, lives
paycheck to paycheck, deep in debt, criminal activity,
etc.):

Cautious

Describe any personal habits, e.g. smoking, drinking,

drugs, gambling, etc. Are any of these addictions?
Morning Routine:
Describe the character's morning rituals. Who else is
sleeping in the same bed? What time does he/she wake
up? Is he/she cheerful in the morning? What wakes
him/her up -- alarm, spouse/lover, kids, pet? What does
he/she do during breakfast-read, watch tv, feed kids, etc.

Afternoon/Workday:
Now describe the character's workday or afternoon
behavior. Does s/he work outside the home? How does
he/she get there? Does he/she anticipate, dread, resent
the work ahead? Does s/he give the job genuine
attention and effort? Does s/he enjoy this work? Is s/he
good at this job? What would he/she rather be doing?
How long and hard is the work day?
Does s/he stop for lunch? Where?

Dinner:
Does s/he eat at home or go out a lot? If the latter, what
is/are his or her favorite restaurant(s)? At home, who
prepares the meal? Who does he/she eat it with? What
does it typically consist of? What goes on during dinner -tv, conversation, fighting, reading, etc? Who cleans up?

Wake up around 8 and

sleep 5 more minutes
Can be
grumpy/disoriented
Listens to the radio
during breakfast
Works outside home at
local restaurant
Mostly enjoys going to
work, other times drags
himself there but always
has a good time
Gives the job his utmost
effort where he can
Usually works day shifts,
with occasional night
shifts
Eats at work
Tends to eat at home
Prepares food/cleans up
himself
Eats out on special
occasions or after work
shifts

Evening:
What does your character do on a typical evening?
Where? With whom? How much does he/she enjoy it?
What is the ideal evening for him or her?

Stays at home, relaxing

Skills/Talents:

Singing
Cooking

What is s/he particularly unskilled at?

Folding clothes

Any hobbies (sports, arts, collecting, gaming, etc.):

Strolls through the town

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS:

Who, if anyone, is his/her best or closest friend?: His brothers
Other close friends: (Erich)
How in general does s/he react to or is perceived by...
Friends? - A mess, kind, observant
Strangers? - Easily embarrassed, hard to get to know
Spouse/Lover?
Past spouse/lovers?
Own children, if any?
Other family members
The opposite sex?
Children in general?
Others who are more successful?
Others who are less successful?
Boss (if any)?

- Good working moral

Underlings at work?
Competitors?
Authority (police, IRS, politicians, attorneys, doctors, etc.)?
Anyone who challenges him or her?
Anyone who angers him or her? Rude people
Anyone who asks for help?

What do most people consider likeable about him/her?

What do most people consider his/her biggest flaw?
Any secret attractions? If so, does the other person know it? Has there been any actual
romantic/sexual activity?
In romantic relationships, is s/he generally monogamous or uncommitted? (If the latter,
is s/he honest w/ partners?)
Is his/her sexual behavior inhibited, average, experimental, or reckless? Has this changed
(and if so, why)?
Whom does s/he dislikes most, and why?
Whom does s/he like most, and why?
Who's the most important person
in his/her life right now, and why?
Whom does s/he admire (nonromantic), and why?
Biggest influence, and why (famous or not)?
Whom (if anyone) does s/he consider an enemy, and why?
Person s/he most misunderstands or misjudges:
Person who most misunderstands or misjudges him or her:
Has s/he's lost touch with anyone who was once significant in his/her life? If so, why?
Worst end of a relationship (could be friend, romantic, colleague...)
Whom does s/he most rely on for practical advice?
Whom does s/he most rely on for emotional support?
Whom, if anyone, does s/he support (e.g. advice or emotional support)?

MENTAL ATTITUDE/PERSONAL BELIEFS:

Any psychological issues
(e.g. phobias,
depression, paranoia,
narcissism, etc.)?
Is s/he an optimist or
pessimist?
Meyers Briggs Personality
Type:
(Don't know? Take a
sample test for your
character.)

Depends on situation

ESFP
Extravert(6%) Sensing(31%) Feeling(12%) Perceiving(22%)
You have slight preference of Extraversion over
Introversion (6%)

You have moderate preference of Sensing over Intuition

(31%)
You have slight preference of Feeling over Thinking
(12%)
You have slight preference of Perceiving over Judging
(22%)

Most comfortable when ...

(alone, hanging w/friends,
drinking, etc.):

Hanging with close friends/ family

Most uncomfortable
when ...
(in a crowd, alone,
speaking in public, etc.:

Speaking in public, feeling embarrassed, around strangers

Is s/he cautious, brave, or

reckless
in his/her approach to life?

Not overly cautious, but thinks about the choices he makes

What does s/he most

value/prioritize?
(family, money, success,
religion, etc.)

Family

Whom does he/she really

love best?

His family

What would he/she be

willing to die for?

He doesnt believe in this saying, knowing his death

would cause grief among his family, but he would go the
furthest for his loved ones

Is s/he generally
compassionate, sensitive
to others?
Or selfinvolved/selfish/oblivious
?

Super sensitive/caring and self-involved

Personal philosophy:

What goes around comes around

What is his/her biggest

embarrassment?

That one time

What is his/her greatest

wish?

That everyone he loves will be happy

LIKES/FAVORITES:

Food:

Oranges

Drink:

Water

Color:

Red

Book:
Film:
Music/Song:
TV:

Soap operas or dramas

Sport:

Mountain hiking

Motto/Quote:
Hangout(s):

Possession:

Yard
City center

Home

His vespa