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CHARACTER BASICS:

Character’s name:

Role in story:

Physical description:

Age:

Personality Type (Enneagram or MBTI):

Distinctive skills/abilities:

What is their greatest fear?

What is their misbelief about the world?

What happened in this character’s past to make them believe this lie?

What do they most often criticize others for?

What is their love language?

How do they respond to emotional pain?

Top three things he/she values most in life?

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 is his/her method of manipulation?

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

What does your character believe 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 protagonist feel they can accomplish their goal while still steering
clear of the thing they are afraid of?
RELATIONSHIPS AND CONFLICTS:
Ask yourself the following about each character that the MC has a direct relationship
with. It can be their friend, family member, love interest, mentor, or enemy.

In a few words, describe the MC’s relationship with this other character. (Feel free
to use story examples as reference.)

What are some points of conflict in their relationship?

What do they agree on? What do they disagree on?

Do they keep any secrets from each other? If so, what and why?

How did they meet and how long have they known each other?

How will their relationship change over the course of the story?

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