1 to 1: Character Development

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Part 1: Identity
Part 2: Physical Profile -
a) Human
b) Other
Part 3: Special Abilities
Part 4: History
Part 5: Interests
Part 6: Personality and Personal qualities
Part 7: Image and Outlook
Part 8: Relationships
a) Family
b) Friends
c) Romantic
Part 9: Lifestyle


Part 1: Identity


1. What is your name? Do you have a nickname?


2. What is your gender?


3. When were you born and what is your age? So what is the current year?


4. Are you still alive?


5. Are you from Earth? If not please describe where you live:


6. Where were you born? Can you describe this place?


7. Where do you currently live? Can you describe where you live?


8. What is your current occupation? Have you ever had any other occupation(s)? If you have no occupation what do you aspire to be?


9. Would you describe yourself as either good or evil? Do you ever wish to change?


Part 2: Physical Profile:


10. Are you a machine? If so are you humanoid?


If you said yes and are humanoid carry on with part 2a, if you said yes and are not humanoid carry on with part 2a, if you said no, carry on


11. Are you Human or Humanoid? Is so, indicate which one:


If you said yes, carry on with part 2a, if you said no, move on to part 2b



Part 2a: Human


12. If you are a Humanoid creature what are you? Are you a supernatural creature (e.g. Vampire, Werewolf, Ghost etc.)? If so, describe how you are different to a human:


13. How tall are you?


14. How much do you weigh? What is your build?


15. What colour are your eyes (if you have any)?


16. What colour is your hair and how would you describe the way it looks (if you have any)?


17. How would you describe your skin tone?


18. Do you have any unusual characteristics? (If you are not human describe both unusual characteristics for your species and for a human)   


19. Do you have anything that could be considered a disability? If so, is it a hindrance?


20. Describe the way you usually dress:


21. Do you have any supernatural abilities?


If you said yes, move on to part 3, if you said no, move on to part 4


Part 2b: Other


11. What are you?


12. Are you a species from Earth, or from elsewhere?


13. Are you a supernatural creature?


14. Describe your species (e.g. plant/animal, physical characteristics, natural abilities (e.g. flying, running fast), natural habitat etc.):


15. How tall are you?


16. How much do you weigh?


17. Give a full physical description of the remaining aspects of your appearance, i.e. build, eye colour, skin/fur colour etc.


18. Do you have any unusual characteristics?


19. Do you have anything that could be considered a disability? If so, is it a hindrance?


20. Do you wear any clothing? If so, describe how you dress?


21. Do you have any supernatural abilities?


If you said yes, move on to part 3, if you said no, move on to part 4


Part 3: Special Abilities


22. When did you discover your abilities? Have you always known about them?


23. What is the nature of your abilities (e.g. Magic, Technology etc.)?


24. Where did your abilities come from (e.g. Innate, Acquired etc.)?


25. What are your abilities? Can you describe the full extent of your abilities?


26. At what level of control do you have over your abilities?


27. Do you think you have reached your full potential?


28. Do you feel that your abilities are a blessing or a hindrance?


29. How do you use your abilities – do you feel you use them wisely or abuse them?


30. Are you happy with the abilities you have or would you rather have others? Do you, or have you, ever want(ed) to get rid of your abilities?


31. Are your abilities secret?


32. Do many others have abilities where you come from?


Part 4: History


33. What is your earliest memory?


34. What was your childhood like?


35. Did you have any aspirations as a child?


36. Have you been, or are you still, in education?


37. Has anything life changing ever happened to you?


38. Have you had any tragic circumstances in your life?


39. Have you ever done anything you wish you hadn’t done? Do you wish you could change anything about your past?


40. Do you have many good memories in your life, if so what was the best and when did it happen?


41. Do you have any bad memories in your life, if so what was the worst and when did it happen?


42. Have you ever lost someone you love?


43. Have you ever been close to losing your life?


Part 5: Interests


44. What do you most enjoy doing?


45. What is your favourite:
a) Colour or colours?
b) Number or letter?
c) Food and/or drink? What is your favourite flavour?
d) Animal, plant etc.
e) Time of the day? Would you say you are nocturnal or diurnal?
f) Day of the week?
g) Month or Season?
h) Anything else you can think of?


46. What subjects are you interested in?


47. Do you have any hobbies? Do you have any skills or other abilities?


48. Do you like to travel or stay in one place?


49. Would you rather have a life full of adventure or an uneventful life?


Part 6: Personality and Personal Qualities


50. How would you describe your personality?


51. Would you describe yourself as either an optimist, or a pessimist?


52. Would you say you are warm and caring, cold and distant, or something in-between?


53. Do you think you have a good imagination or describe yourself as creative?


54. Would you say you are usually honest, or dishonest?


55. Are you superstitious?


56. Do you have many fears? If so, what are they?


57. Would you sacrifice your own happiness for someone else?


58. Do people generally like you or dislike you?


Part 7: Image and Outlook


59. How do you think people see you?


60. Is there anything that people want you to change about yourself? Is there anything you would like to change about yourself?


61. What do you think are your best qualities? Do these differ from what others see as your best qualities?


62. What do you think are your worst qualities? Do these differ from what others see as your worst qualities?


63. How would you describe your personal hygiene? Would others agree?


64. Do you think you dress well (if you dress at all)? Would others agree?


65. What is your pet peeve?


66. Are you disgusted by anything?


67. Is there anything you can’t tolerate?


68. Do you have any religious beliefs? Do you have any beliefs that you would describe as non-religious?


69. Do you have any strong political views?


70. Do you cope well with pain or death?


71. Do you ever wish you could do anything that you can’t currently do or will never be able to do?


72. Are you happy with yourself the way you are now, or would you like to change?


Part 8: Relationships


73. Who is the most important person in your life? Who are they in relation to you (e.g. family member, friend, romantic interest etc.)?


74. Who is the person, if any, who you turn to when you are in need of help or advice? Is there anyone you would trust with your life? If so, who?


75. Is there anyone you would risk your life for? If so, who?


76. Is there anyone you really admire or respect? If so, who?


77. Do you have a hero/heroine/idol etc.? If so, who?


78. Are you a social person, do you want to be left alone, or something in-between? Are you outgoing or do you like to keep to yourself?


79. Do you have any pets? How do you think of them (e.g. people, possession etc.)?


Part 8a: Family


If you answer yes for any of the following questions marked with * please state (If it helps):
a) The name(s) of the person/people in question
b) Whether they are still alive
c) How old they are and give a description of them

80. Do you know either of your parents? *


81. Do you have any siblings? If so are they older or younger than you? *


82. If you do not know of your parents/siblings do you know anyone else in your family or is there anyone else that you consider family? If so who are they in relation to you? *


83. Do you have any children? *


84. Have you lived, or do you still live, with any of these people? If so, how long for?


85. Do you currently live with anyone? If so who, and who are they in relation to you?


86. Would you say you have a good relationship with the people in your known family?


Part 8b: Friends


If you answer yes for any of the following questions marked with * please state (if it helps):
a) The name(s) of the person/people in question
b) Whether they are still alive
c) How old they are and give a description of them
d) How long you have known them


87. Do you have any friends? *


88. If you have no friends why is this? Have you ever had any friends?


89. Is there anyone you don’t like? If so why do you dislike them? *


90. Is there anyone who doesn’t like you? If so why do they dislike you? *


If you answer yes for any of the following questions marked with * please state (if it helps):
a) The name(s) of the person/people in question
b) How long you have known them
c) If you consider them a friend or an enemy
d) If you think they would agree with your answer for c)


91. Is there anyone who annoys you? * If so, why do they annoy you?


92. There anyone you may annoy? * If so, why are they annoyed by you?


93. Is there anyone you would consider a rival? * If so what kind of rivalry do you have with them?


94. Is there anyone who would consider you a rival? * If so what kind of rivalry do you have with them?


Part 8c: Romantic


If you answer yes for any of the following questions marked with * please state (if it helps or applies):
a) The name(s) of the person/people in question
b) How old they are and give a description of them
c) How long you have known them

95. How would you describe your sexuality? (E.g. Heterosexual, Homosexual, Asexual etc.)


96. Are you in a romantic relationship with anyone? *


97. If you are in a relationship what is your status (e.g. married, going out etc.)?


98. Have you ever been in a romantic relationship with anyone? * If so, are they still alive?


99. Are you still a virgin?


100. Do you wish to be in a romantic relationship?


101. Is there anyone you believe you are in love with? *


102. Is there anyone you have feelings for? *


103. Do you know if anyone is in love with you? *


104. Do you know if anyone has romantic feelings for you? *


105. Have you ever loved anyone? * If so, are they still alive?


106. Are you more likely to express your feelings for someone, keep your feelings secret, or pretend to dislike the person you have feelings for? Feel free to create your own answer if none of these apply:


Part 9: Lifestyle


107. Would you say you lead a good life? Do you enjoy your life? If not, why?


108. How would you describe your lifestyle? Do you have a set routine or are you spontaneous in your actions? Are you active or lazy?


109. What are your motives in life?


110. How do you think of possessions (e.g. do they have sentimental value or are they just objects)?


111. Do you have anything you usually carry around with you (e.g. tools, personal objects etc.)?


112. Do you have any allergies or medical problems?


113. Do you have any problems with sleeping? If so, describe what is wrong and why you think this may be?


114. Do you have any bad habits?


115. Do you like to take risks?


116. Do you smoke, drink, take drugs or do anything else that could be seen to be harmful to your life? Would you give any of these things up?


117. Are you regularly in trouble or do you tend to behave yourself?


118. If you live in a community:
a) Do you believe you are a good or bad member of the community?
b) How much do you contribute to your community? Do people recognise this or does it go unnoticed?


119. Are you a hard worker?


120. Would you willing help someone if they asked for it? If so to what extent would you be willing to help?


121. What would you most like to change about your life?