Characterization technique 1: Create a character’s physical description

1. Gender2. Age3. Ethnicity4. Body type5. Hair color and style6. Eyewear7. Facial hair8. Clothing style9. Tattoos and piercings10.Scars and birthmarks

Characterization technique 2: Design a character’s personality traits

11.Dominant trait12.Critical flaw13.Personality strengths14.Personality weaknesses15.Mannerisms16.Habits17.Vices18.Sense of humor19. Introvert or extrovert20.Cautious or spontaneous

Characterization technique 3: Write a character’s likes and dislikes

21.Hobbies22.Hidden talents23.Pet peeves24.Biggest desires25.Biggest fears26.Favorite foods27.Guilty pleasures28.Dogs or cats29.Likes about self30.Dislikes about self

Characterization technique 4: Develop a character’s beliefs

31.Religion32.Politics33.Moral code34.Superstitions35.Philosophy of life36.Optimist or pessimist37.Faith or reason38.Prejudices39.Attitude toward others’ beliefs40.Hypocrisy

Characterization technique 5: Create a character’s relationships

41.First trait others notice42.Trait that others love most43.Trait that annoys others most44.Relationship with family45.Relationship with friends46.Relationship with romantic partner47. Ideal date48.Method of showing love49.Role model50.Dependent or independent

Characterization technique 6: Design a character’s daily life

51.Occupation52.Financial status53.Daily rituals54.Diet55.Tobacco, alcohol and drugs56.Stress level57.Hygiene routine58.Early bird or night owl59.Organized or disorganized60.Reads news or not

Characterization technique 7: Write a character’s backstory

61.Education62.Youth63.Earliest memory64.Relationship history65.Most prized possession66.Proudest accomplishment67.Deepest regret68.Biggest secret69.Best day ever70.Worst day ever

Characterization Technique 8: Develop a character’s personal journey

71.Problem72.Goal73.Motive74.Expectation75.Obstacle76.Doubts77.Tactics78.Result79.Reaction80.Growth