Characterization for all Main Characters
(You’ll only need to fill out a few questions for minor characters.)
(As long and in detailed, as you need it.)
(About a paragraph each {again, only if you need it.})
Characterization is very important. If your readers can’t love, hate, or understand your characters, all the clever writing in the world won’t redeem your manuscript. It is just a bunch of words.

Character Chart
1.Name-

2.Age-

3.Birth date-

4.Birth Place-

5.Current year-

6.Residence city-

7.Height-

8.Weight-

9.Hari colour-

10.Body-

11.Build-

12.Face-

13.Mouth-

14.Teeth-

15.Eyes-

16.Eye colour-

17.Poses-

18.Imperfections-

19.Self image-

20.As seen by others-

21.Parents-

22.Siblings-

23.Physical background-

24.Mental background-

25.Emotional background-

26.Physical scars or handicaps-

27.Mental scars or handicaps-

28.Emtional scars or handicaps-

29.Likes-

30.Dislikes-

31.Strengths-

32.Weeknesses-

33.Basic nature-

34.Most important characteristic-

35.One line characterization-

36.Illnesses-

37.Allergies-

38.First rejection-

39.First hate-

40.Best friend-

41.Men/womwn friends-

42.Enemies and why-

43.Misses most-

44.Popularity-

45.First love-

46.First sexual experience-

47.Present love life-

48.Sports-

49.Education-

50.Profession-

51.Professional goals-

52.Personal goals-

53.Code of ethics-

54.Needs-

55.Ambitions-

56.Philosophy of life-

57.Religion-

58.Financial situation-

59.Responsibilities-

60.Marital statues-

61.Attitude to marriage-

62.Commitments-

63.Relationsip to others-

64.Fears/apprehensions-

65.Sence of humor and kind-

66.Hobbies-

67.Description of home (physical, mental, emotional atmosphere)-

68.Favorite room-

69.Veiw-

70.Vehicle-

71.How unwinds-

72.Dress-

73.Favorite music-

74.Favorite art-

75.Preferred reading material-

76.Favorite colours-

77.Favorite foods-

78.Favorite flower-

79.Present problem-

80.How will it get worse? -

81.How will it get better? -

82.What traits will make character come alive & why? -

83.Why character is worth writing about? -

84.Why he/she is different from other similar characters? -

85.Do I like/ dislike this character & why? -

86.Will reader’s like/dislike character for the same reasons? -

87.Will this character be remembered b/c of strong/weak way; i.e. as saint, sinner, spineless, etc.?-