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BASIC INFO:
Full Name
Nickname
Age
Gender/Pronouns
Sexuality
Species
Ethnicity
Blood Type
Likes
Dislikes
Appearance (physical features, style, etc.)
Personality (positive and negative traits)
Hobbies
Occupation
Strengths
Weaknesses
PHYSICAL TRAITS + APPEARANCE:
Alive/Dead
Height
Weight
Hair Color
Hairstyle
Facial Hair
Face Shape
Marks
Scars
Specific Features
Eye color
Skin Tone
Facial Features
Body Type
Dominant Hand
Posture
Birthmarks
Tattoos
Piercings
Teeth (straight, crooked, missing)
Voice (pitch, pacing, etc.)
Sense of fashion and style
Health (disabilities, illnesses, conditions)
Allergies
Shoe Size
OTHER CHARACTERISTICS
Languages
Accent
Personality Type
Cultural Background
Speech Patterns
Most Used Phrases/Words
Title
Birthday
Zodiac
Fears
Phobias
Habits (good and bad)
Mannerisms
Intelligence
Education level
Interests
Sense of humor
Problem-solving skills
Emotional Intelligence
Creativity
Addictions
Mannerisms
Introverted or extroverted?
Pet Peeves
Mood
Handshake
BELIEFS
Political views
Religion
Core Values
Beliefs about morality and ethics
Beliefs about happiness and success
Beliefs about the world and society
Stance on social issues
Personal Philosophy
Self-perception
Optimism vs. Pessimism
MOTIVATIONS:
Motivation
Philosophy
Darkest Secret
Biggest Dream
Goals
Deepest fear
Inner Conflict
External Conflict
Regrets
Desires
External Pressures
Insecurities
Great joys
Worst nightmares
Legacy
RELATIONSHIPS:
Friends
Enemies
Rivals
Significant Other
Family (and family dynamics)
Co-workers/Professional Relationships
Mentors/Mentees
Past Romances
Best Friends
Close Friends
Acquaintances
Pets
Strained Relationships
Supportive Relationships
Toxic Relationships
Role Models
Most important relationship
What do they like about their relationships?
What do they wish could be improved about their relationships?
ABILITIES:
Special Powers
Supernatural Abilities
Fighting Style
Skills
Magic
Physical Strength/Endurance
Persuasion Ability
Survival Skills
Spiritual Abilities
Technology Skills
ENTERTAINMENT:
Online usernames
Social Media Usage
Technology Usage
Followers/Following
Favorite Apps
Communities Apart Of
Favorite forms of entertainment
Favorite movies
Favorite TV shows
Favorite games
Favorite book
Favorite outdoor activities
Celebrity Crush
Comfort Food or Activity
OTHER FAVORITES
Favorite food
Favorite drink
Favorite place
Favorite animal
Favorite color
Favorite song
Favorite band
Favorite sports team
Favorite brand
Favorite store
Favorite thing to do
Favorite weather
Favorite season
Favorite mythical creature
Favorite joke
PROFESSIONAL TRAITS:
Company
Career
Work Ethic
Income Level
Volunteering
Dream Job
Professional Goals
Professional Reputation
Career Challenges
Professional Skills
Feelings about job
Feelings about co-workers
BACKSTORY:
Personal history (childhood, past events, etc.)
Social class
Criminal Record
Notable life events
Accomplishments
Key Memories
Childhood influences
Major life decisions
First Heartbreak
Life Lessons
Cherishable Moments
Major Failures
Regrets
Most embarrassing moment
Most meaningful possession
Most difficult decision
FANDOM (IF THE CHARACTER LIVES IN A FAN UNIVERSE):
Is this character part of an existing fandom or universe?
How does this character relate to the canon world?
Are there any notable relationships to that universe?
What special powers (if any) do they have from that universe?
Have they influenced history in any way?
Do they have any notable accomplishments within the universe?
What are their roles and responsibilities?
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONS:
How does your character handle conflict and difficult situations?
How does your character relate to others and form relationships?
How do your character's personality and actions change in different environments and social circles?
How did your character's childhood shape their personality and worldview?
How does your character cope with their emotions and vulnerabilities?
Why does your character make the choices they do and what motivates them?
How has your character's personality changed over the years?
How does your character handle success or achievement?
If your character could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
If your character could travel through time, where and when would they go?
If your character could have any famous person as their mentor or role model, who would they choose and why?
If your character could have any one wish granted, what would it be and why?
ROLEPLAY DETAILS (FOR A CHARACTER ROLEPLAY BIO):
Types of characters this character interacts best with
How the character’s personality ideally evolves in a roleplay
Roleplay role (is this character typically a protagonist? Antagonist? Supporting character?)
Common starters: prompts or starter stories that fit this character well
OTHER CHARACTER BIO CREATION TIPS:
Write journal entries as your characters. This helps you think as your character, making them feel more realistic. The Posts function on CharacterHub is good for this.
Map out your character arc. Characters need to develop over the course of your story! After filling out these details, outline what the character learns and the emotional development the character goes through.
Practice writing about your character. Pick another character in your universe. Write about them as another character to get a more comprehensive view of the character. Answering writing prompts can help you brainstorm.
Use the character template even if you won’t utilize all the traits. Knowing everything about a character helps them feel more real, regardless of if you ever use specific details. The information from the character info sheet can slightly alter how they react, respond, or behave in ways that aren’t tangible.
Full Name
Nickname
Age
Gender/Pronouns
Sexuality
Species
Ethnicity
Blood Type
Likes
Dislikes
Appearance (physical features, style, etc.)
Personality (positive and negative traits)
Hobbies
Occupation
Strengths
Weaknesses
PHYSICAL TRAITS + APPEARANCE:
Alive/Dead
Height
Weight
Hair Color
Hairstyle
Facial Hair
Face Shape
Marks
Scars
Specific Features
Eye color
Skin Tone
Facial Features
Body Type
Dominant Hand
Posture
Birthmarks
Tattoos
Piercings
Teeth (straight, crooked, missing)
Voice (pitch, pacing, etc.)
Sense of fashion and style
Health (disabilities, illnesses, conditions)
Allergies
Shoe Size
OTHER CHARACTERISTICS
Languages
Accent
Personality Type
Cultural Background
Speech Patterns
Most Used Phrases/Words
Title
Birthday
Zodiac
Fears
Phobias
Habits (good and bad)
Mannerisms
Intelligence
Education level
Interests
Sense of humor
Problem-solving skills
Emotional Intelligence
Creativity
Addictions
Mannerisms
Introverted or extroverted?
Pet Peeves
Mood
Handshake
BELIEFS
Political views
Religion
Core Values
Beliefs about morality and ethics
Beliefs about happiness and success
Beliefs about the world and society
Stance on social issues
Personal Philosophy
Self-perception
Optimism vs. Pessimism
MOTIVATIONS:
Motivation
Philosophy
Darkest Secret
Biggest Dream
Goals
Deepest fear
Inner Conflict
External Conflict
Regrets
Desires
External Pressures
Insecurities
Great joys
Worst nightmares
Legacy
RELATIONSHIPS:
Friends
Enemies
Rivals
Significant Other
Family (and family dynamics)
Co-workers/Professional Relationships
Mentors/Mentees
Past Romances
Best Friends
Close Friends
Acquaintances
Pets
Strained Relationships
Supportive Relationships
Toxic Relationships
Role Models
Most important relationship
What do they like about their relationships?
What do they wish could be improved about their relationships?
ABILITIES:
Special Powers
Supernatural Abilities
Fighting Style
Skills
Magic
Physical Strength/Endurance
Persuasion Ability
Survival Skills
Spiritual Abilities
Technology Skills
ENTERTAINMENT:
Online usernames
Social Media Usage
Technology Usage
Followers/Following
Favorite Apps
Communities Apart Of
Favorite forms of entertainment
Favorite movies
Favorite TV shows
Favorite games
Favorite book
Favorite outdoor activities
Celebrity Crush
Comfort Food or Activity
OTHER FAVORITES
Favorite food
Favorite drink
Favorite place
Favorite animal
Favorite color
Favorite song
Favorite band
Favorite sports team
Favorite brand
Favorite store
Favorite thing to do
Favorite weather
Favorite season
Favorite mythical creature
Favorite joke
PROFESSIONAL TRAITS:
Company
Career
Work Ethic
Income Level
Volunteering
Dream Job
Professional Goals
Professional Reputation
Career Challenges
Professional Skills
Feelings about job
Feelings about co-workers
BACKSTORY:
Personal history (childhood, past events, etc.)
Social class
Criminal Record
Notable life events
Accomplishments
Key Memories
Childhood influences
Major life decisions
First Heartbreak
Life Lessons
Cherishable Moments
Major Failures
Regrets
Most embarrassing moment
Most meaningful possession
Most difficult decision
FANDOM (IF THE CHARACTER LIVES IN A FAN UNIVERSE):
Is this character part of an existing fandom or universe?
How does this character relate to the canon world?
Are there any notable relationships to that universe?
What special powers (if any) do they have from that universe?
Have they influenced history in any way?
Do they have any notable accomplishments within the universe?
What are their roles and responsibilities?
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONS:
How does your character handle conflict and difficult situations?
How does your character relate to others and form relationships?
How do your character's personality and actions change in different environments and social circles?
How did your character's childhood shape their personality and worldview?
How does your character cope with their emotions and vulnerabilities?
Why does your character make the choices they do and what motivates them?
How has your character's personality changed over the years?
How does your character handle success or achievement?
If your character could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
If your character could travel through time, where and when would they go?
If your character could have any famous person as their mentor or role model, who would they choose and why?
If your character could have any one wish granted, what would it be and why?
ROLEPLAY DETAILS (FOR A CHARACTER ROLEPLAY BIO):
Types of characters this character interacts best with
How the character’s personality ideally evolves in a roleplay
Roleplay role (is this character typically a protagonist? Antagonist? Supporting character?)
Common starters: prompts or starter stories that fit this character well
OTHER CHARACTER BIO CREATION TIPS:
Write journal entries as your characters. This helps you think as your character, making them feel more realistic. The Posts function on CharacterHub is good for this.
Map out your character arc. Characters need to develop over the course of your story! After filling out these details, outline what the character learns and the emotional development the character goes through.
Practice writing about your character. Pick another character in your universe. Write about them as another character to get a more comprehensive view of the character. Answering writing prompts can help you brainstorm.
Use the character template even if you won’t utilize all the traits. Knowing everything about a character helps them feel more real, regardless of if you ever use specific details. The information from the character info sheet can slightly alter how they react, respond, or behave in ways that aren’t tangible.
Spoiler:
Description - Your chance to write out a basic description of a character. Of course, you don’t need to go basic, either. You can generate additional description sections to get into specifics.
About - One of the most helpful sections also has many permutations. This panel features an organized list ranging from primary biographical and statistical data to completely customizable features based on your unique characters and settings. Want to adapt your OC to a tabletop RPG stat block? You can do that easily through the About section.
Images - The image section allows you to upload and organize reference images associated with your original character. You can also create specific folders for different types of art, such as fan art, sketches, or costume sets. The image folders feature is like the flexibility of the folders feature of CharacterHub.
Background Story - Sometimes, you may want to introduce an original character through a story hook. A background story section can introduce or build on essential character information creatively.
Moodboard - If you are a creator who explores character concepts based on vibes, the moodboard feature is excellent. You can upload images representing more abstract elements of a character’s vibe, personality, or style and organize them as you see fit.
Most importantly, if any of the dozen default sections aren’t enough for your character profile or organizational approach, the blank text section allows you to create something more customized for your purposes.
About - One of the most helpful sections also has many permutations. This panel features an organized list ranging from primary biographical and statistical data to completely customizable features based on your unique characters and settings. Want to adapt your OC to a tabletop RPG stat block? You can do that easily through the About section.
Images - The image section allows you to upload and organize reference images associated with your original character. You can also create specific folders for different types of art, such as fan art, sketches, or costume sets. The image folders feature is like the flexibility of the folders feature of CharacterHub.
Background Story - Sometimes, you may want to introduce an original character through a story hook. A background story section can introduce or build on essential character information creatively.
Moodboard - If you are a creator who explores character concepts based on vibes, the moodboard feature is excellent. You can upload images representing more abstract elements of a character’s vibe, personality, or style and organize them as you see fit.
Most importantly, if any of the dozen default sections aren’t enough for your character profile or organizational approach, the blank text section allows you to create something more customized for your purposes.