THE BASICS:

Character’s name:

Role in story:

Physical description:

Age:

MBTI Personality Type:

INTERNAL:

What is his/her greatest fear?

What is his/her misbelief about the world?

What is the best thing in his/her life?

What is the worst thing in his/her life?

What does he/she most often look down on people for?

What makes his/her heart feel alive?

What makes him/her feel loved, and who was the last person to make them feel that
way?

Top three things he/she values most in life?

EXTERNAL/FUN:

What’s his/her favorite book, movie, and band?

Is there an object he/she can’t bear to part with and why?

Describe a typical outfit for him/her from top to bottom.

What names or nicknames has he/she been called throughout their life?

What is his/her method of manipulation?

Describe his/her daily routine.

Their go-to cure for a bad day?

CHARACTER GOALS:
How is your character dissatisfied with their life?

What do they think will bring them true happiness or contentment?

What definitive step could they take to turn their dream into a reality?

How has their fear kept them from taking this action already?

How does your character feel they can accomplish their goal while still steering
clear of the thing they’re afraid of?

THE BACKSTORY SCENE THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING

THE SCENE WHERE…

What does your character go into the scene believing and how are they surprised
by the outcome?

How does your character struggle to hold onto their old beliefs?

What is their conclusion/new belief?