![]() Another character may slump and have their arms folded when they’re sitting, and when they’re walking, perhaps they drag their feet and look at the groundĪ secondary part of your character’s personality: not as important as everything else. For example, perhaps they swing their arms and keep their shoulders back while they walk, which seems to be the posture of a confident person, so when they sit, their legs are probably open. Posture is how the character carries themselves. Maybe they’re usually quiet, cheerful, moody, orĪ secondary part of your character’s personality: not as important as everything else. Behavior is extremely important and it is advised you think long and hard about your character’s actions and what exactly it shows about themĭisposition. If your character is a liar, do they pause before lying, or do they suddenly speak very carefully when they normally don’t? Someone who is inconsiderate may have issues with boundaries or eat the last piece of pizza in the fridge when they knew it wasn’t theirs. One character may be quietĪnd want to be left alone when they are angry, the other couldīecome verbally aggressive. ![]() They all probably express it differently. For example, two characters may have the trait “angry” but Values, beliefs, self-image, etc., are outwardly displayed: how theyĪct. They still have flaws, but flaws don’t necessarily make you a terrible person How they picture themselves may or may not be true: maybe they think they’re a horrible person, when they are, in fact, very considerate, helpful, kind, generous, patient, etc. They can still be a depressed or negative person. Their self-imageĬan contradict their beliefs, traits, values, behavior, motives, etc.įor example, if their self-image is poor, they can still be aĬheerful or optimistic person. Or think they are the smartest person in the world. Some character are proud of themselves, others areĪshamed of themselves, etc. You can write “they don’t know what they want,” but you should know. ![]() Everyone has wants, whether they realize it or not. Person, but their traits are selfish, manipulative, and narcissistic. For example, your character may want to be a good Motives can contradict their beliefs, traits, values, behavior, orĮven other motives. For example, wanting to be adored or wanting that job to pay for their father’s medication. Do they tell on her, or do they let her keep the money: justice, or family? Either way, your character probably has some negative feelings, guilt, anger, etc., over betraying their other valueĬan be abstract or something tangible. Their sister tells them she just stole $200 from her teacher’s wallet. For example, your character values justice and family. List at least two values, and know which one they value more. For example, your character may value being respect, but one of their traits is disrespectful. Some values may contradict their beliefs, wants, Usually influenced by beliefs, their self-image, their They might have a poor self-image, but still believe they’re better than everybody else Their self-image and any beliefs they have about themselves may or may not be similar/the same. For example, the belief that they are an awesome and responsible person when their traits are lazy, irresponsible and shallow. Themselves, even without proof or evidence, or which may or may not be true. People are not just “evil” or “good”Ĭharacter has or thinks about the world, society, others or Anyone can be a “bad” person, even someone who is polite, kind, helpful or timid can also be narcissistic, annoying, inconsiderate and a liar. People are complex, full of contradictions, and please forgive me if this makes anyone uncomfortable, but even bullies can be “nice” people. It is advised that you pick at least ten traits Characters need to have at least one flaw that really ![]() For example, someone who is controlling,Īggressive and vain can also be generous, sensitive and But these are not the things that truly matter about them. You know your character’s name, age, race, sexuality, height, weight, eye color, hair color, their parents’ and siblings’ names. If you’re struggling and don’t know what your character should say or do, what decisions they should make, I guarantee you that this is the problem. So, whenever I see character sheets, most people just put a little paragraph for that section. Personality is the most important thing about your character.
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