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Tips on Character Creation

Imagine a new character and build a strong sense of the person by using the checklist shown previously. Here it is again:

Physical/biological: age, height, size, state of health, assets, flaws, sexuality, gait, voice.

Psychological: intelligence, temperament, happiness/unhappiness, attitudes, self-knowledge, unconscious aspects.

Interpersonal/cultural: family, friends, colleagues, birthplace, education, hobbies, beliefs, values, lifestyle.

Personal history: major events in the life, including the best and the most traumatic.

Now present your new character in the four different ways outlined in Activity 7. Here they are again:

Make a summary of what the character is like.

Show him or her through appearance.

Show him or her through a habitual or repeated action.

Finally, show him or her through a speech in a scene. -------------------------------------------------- Use a journal to build ideas for character.

Consider all the influences that go into the making of your character: age, gender, race, nationality, marital status, religion, profession.

Know about your character’s inner life: what s/he wants, thinks, remembers, resents, fears, dreams, denies.

Know about your character’s behaviour, what s/he wears, buys, eats, says, works at and plays at.

Know how your character speaks and how this changes according to context, mood and intention.

See and describe your character vividly, how s/he looks, how s/he moves, his or her possessions and surroundings.

Focus on your character’s contradictions and conflicts in order to create a complex person and also to generate plot.

Remember the four main methods of character presentation: summary, appearance, habit and scene.

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OC Template (Medieval Edition)

A Detailed template to be used and modified at your own discretion

── ⋅ ⋅ ── B A S I C ── ⋅ ⋅ ──

Name: Nickname: Meaning of Nickname: Species: Gender: Sexual Orientation: Birthdate: Social Ecomonic Status: Occupation:

── ⋅ ⋅ ── A P P E A R A N C E ── ⋅ ⋅ ──

How old do they appear: Weight: Height: Body build: Shape of face: Eye color: Eye Shape: Glasses: Skin tone: Distinguishing marks: Hair color: Hairstyle: Jewelry or accessories:

── ⋅ ⋅ ── P E R S O N A L I T Y ── ⋅ ⋅ ──

Good personality traits: Bad personality traits: Habits: Quirks: Character’s greatest joy in life: Character’s greatest fear: What was the most defining point for your character: Character is most at ease when: Most uncomfortable when: Priorities: Life philosophy: Greatest strength: Greatest vulnerability or weakness: Biggest regret: Minor regret: Biggest accomplishment: Minor accomplishment: Likes: Dislikes: Character’s darkest secret:

── ⋅ ⋅ F A M I L Y & R E L A T I O N S H I P S ⋅ ⋅ ──

Mother: Father: Brothers: Sisters: Cousins: Aunts: Uncles:

Relationship Status: Spouse: Former Lovers: Love Interest:

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Ways to Describe Complexion

Scarred

Calloused

Rough

Smooth

Soft

Rosy

Blotchy

Firm

Taut

Toned

Freckled

Dappled

Marred

Waxen

Spotty

Wrinkled

Youthful

Beautiful

Charming

Exotic

Arousing

Glamourous

Elegant

Barbaric

Haggard

Weathered

Blushed

Puffy

Leathery

Ruddy

Dainty

Dewey

Murky

Swarthy

Unblemished

luminescent

doughy

sickly

mottled

Olive

Dirty

Clammy

rubicund

Supple

bisque

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Decriptive Words for Skin Colour

PALE SKIN

Alabaster

Blanched

Pallid

Pasty

Fair

Ivory

Argent

Milky

Chalky

Albino

Pale

Pallor

TANNED SKIN

Tanned

Sun-Kissed

Bronzed

Dusky

Wheatish

Olive

Mocha

Mahogany

Coffee

DARK SKIN

Ebony

Umbral

Sable

Obsidian

Caramel

Midnight

Dark

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Navigation

I. OC Habits II. OC Quirks III. OC Personality Traits IV. Descriptive Colours for Hair V. Descriptive Colours for Skin VI. OC Complexions VII. OC Template VIII. Tips on Character Creation

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Descriptive Colours for Hair

RED HAIR

Crimson

Burgandy

Garnet

Mahogany

Maroon

Poppy

Scarlet

Auburn

Ginger

Strawberry Blonde

Wine

Rosewood

Vermillion

Apricot

Tangerine

Rust

Copper

Amber

BROWN HAIR

Brunette

Mocha

Coffee

Carob

Caramel

Chocolate

Tawny

Umber

Cedar

Taupe

Russet

Sepia

Tuscan

Kobicha

BLONDE HAIR

Platinum

Ash blonde

Golden

Flaxen

Straw

Hay

Champagne

Fair

Ecru

Ochre

BLACK HAIR

Onyx

Obsidian

Raven

Midnight

Ebony

Coal

Sable

Inky

Jet

Dusky

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OC Personality Traits

Personality traits reflect people's characteristic patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.

Unreliable

Loyal

Disloyal

Indecisive

Argumentative

Hot headed

Shy

Nervous

Helpful

Flirty

Romantic

Scrupulous 

Dependable

Selfish

Self Disciplined

Hostile

Approachable

Abrasive

Destructive

Opinionated

Discreet

Indiscreet

Shameless

Attached

Detached

Sly

Sneaky

Underhanded

Ditzy

Judgmental

Jealous

Obsessive

Sordid

Friendly

Perverted

Cold

Loving

Compulsive

Calculated

Dignified

Humorous

Genuine

Diligent

Sincere

Open-Minded

Supportive

Intelligent

Spontaenous

Forgiving

Compassionate

Modest

Resourceful

Couragous

Dim-witted

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Character Quirks

a peculiar aspect of a person's character or behaviour.

A character who talks to themselves

Staring off into space as they ponder a tough question

Always accusing others of being wrong or stupid

Having pale skin

Wearing a crooked smile

Being overly clumsy

Being self-deprecating

Has a lot of freckles

Has a lot of tattoos, or an unusual tattoo

Is always too cold or hot

Has asymmetrical features

Has an athletic build

Has two eyes of different colors

A distinguishing feature like a mole or noticeable scar

Wears strange glasses

Is extremely tall or short

Is very thin or fat

Wears braces

Has messy, disheveled hair

Has perfect here

The shape of the nose

Has acne, eczema or other skin problems

A lazy eye

A specific birthmark

An unusual eye color

An unusual hair color or style

Has very long fingernails

Bad breath

A unique allergy

A fidget or

Large feet

Very hairy arms or legs

Left-Handed or ambidextrous

Has a physical tic

Talks loudly or whispers a lot

Has an accent

Is extremely ticklish, especially in certain places

Shows hygiene issues such as not showering regularly; smelling bad; always having greasy hair etc.​

Always wears makeup

Wears a specific article of clothing or jewelry

Clothes always look perfectly pressed

Likes to wear boots or any other type of shoes

Always looks professional

Always looks disheveled

Clothing is mismatched

Dresses in a flashy style

Dresses in a dull style

Is always wearing activewear

Dresses in very revealing clothing

Tends to overdress or underdress for any occasion

Is bigger than the clothing he/she wears

Only wears knockoffs or designer wear

Likes to dress in styles for much younger people

Wears oversized clothes

Wears shorts even when it's cold outside

Wears socks with their sandals

Wears heels all the time

Keeps up with the latest styles

Always wears the same color

Always wears the exact same type of clothing

Always wears clothes that are way outdated

Never irons their clothes

Dresses in ethnic clothing

Has a very unusual hair style or color when compared to the character's culture

Spends an unreasonable amount of money on clothes.

Makes up silly names for all of their outfits (ie: Pj's)

Is always wearing pajamas or underclothes out in public.

Is an adrenaline junkie

Loves to talk about what they've accomplished

Is extremely enthusiastic

Is extroverted or introverted

Makes snap decisions

Judges other people too quickly

Needs the approval of others

Is obsessed with their own personal hygiene

Trusts people too often

Is a perfectionist

Over plans

Always looking for new adventures

Doesn't like change

Is suspicious of other people

Takes credit for other people's work

Likes to one-up people

Roots for the underdog

Very reactive and emotional

Take things too personally

Is a lovable teddy bear

Argues a lot for no reason

Prefers to go without a plan

Doesn't like to touch people

Control freak

Never admit when they're wrong

Can't tell a lie even to save their own life

Is always patient

Has a unique sense of humor

Is stoic and it's hard to make them laugh

Frequently complains

Will do anything for friends or family

Always cautious and careful

Sleeps all the time

Has a horrible or perfect sense of direction

Loves to be the best at everything

Overly humble

Overly emotional in many situations

Is always dating new people

Is obsessed with the latest in pop culture

Doesn't like to talk about their past

Is obsessed with one particular thing or hobby

Keeps to themselves for the most part.

Is very forgetful and doesn't like to be reminded of things from the past

Likes to sit facing or turned away from the door

Bites their lip a lot

Is a chain smoker

Likes to chew gum

Clears their throat frequently

Uses a specific filler word often

Likes to flip their hair

Jingles keys

Has a loud laugh

Licks Their Lips A Lot

Likes to hum

Likes to move when talking

Makes a lot of hand gestures when talking

Paces a lot when thinking

Prefers to sit at the end of a row

Sniffs or scoffs a lot

Snorts when laughing

Taps or strokes their chin or nose when thinking

Taps their fingernails on a hard surface

Giggles frequently

Uses air quotes when talking

Has a distinctive laugh

Whistles a lot

Rolls their eyes a lot.

Has made up words for common items

Twitches often, particularly when nervous

Picky eater

Steals food from the plate of others

Frequently adjusts their sleeves

Bounces their legs when sitting

Has a peppy, bouncy walk

Walks with purpose

Cracks knuckles a lot

Enters a room timidly

Swings their arms a lot or not at all when walking

Walks without purpose

Bites nails or picks at nail polish

Often pulls down their jacket or skirt

Scratches their head

Scratches their face

Bobs their foot when sitting with crossed legs

Takes large or tiny steps

Pushes past people

Likes to pop their back

Walks with a limp

Holds their weight on one side when standing

Leans back in the chair

Leans toward people when they are speaking

Leans against the wall and standing

Props her feet up on furniture

Text there hands behind her head when seated

Often squirms when sitting

Stands or sits extremely still

Hangs her hands straight at their side

Leans away from people

Tends to slouch

Likes to stretch a lot

There head facing down most of the time

Can't stand silence when chatting

Speaks slowly and deliberately, thinking through each word

Over-describes things

Doesn't speak unless addressed directly

Exaggerates everything

Enunciates

Uses their arms a lot when speaking

Avoids eye contact

Doesn't say what they want directly

Must have the last word

Has nicknames for everyone

Pauses for a long time when speaking

Restates what other people say

Talks to themself

Talks very fast

Talks with a sing-songy cadence

Has over-exaggerated expressions

Has a specific dialect

Winks a lot when communicating

Has a unique speech pattern

Gets hiccups often

Is easy to influence

Takes in stray animals

Looks at the bright side in every situation

Only drinks sparkling water

Walks around barefoot

Does meal prep

Looks in every mirror

Is superstitious (won't walk under a ladder, etc.)

Prefers the dark

Doesn't read old/new books

Prefers to go out on the town by themselves

Is a thoughtful gift-giver

Leaves notes in library books for future readers

Uses a tissue to touch surfaces in public spaces

Clucks their tongue a lot

Quotes movies all the time

Claims to know how they will die

Grows all their own food

Can recite poetry

Has a vision board

Recycles regularly

Loves the beach but hates swimming

Has an imaginary friend

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Character Habits

noun. plural habits. Britannica Dictionary definition of HABIT. a usual way of behaving : something that a person does often in a regular and repeated way.

Please find a list of character habits below:

Whistling

Humming

Sighing

Stuttering

Coughing

Scoffing

Laughter to fill in uncomfortable silences

Muttering to oneself

Noisy breathing

Tilting head in thought

Hair tossing

Hair playing or twirling when flirting

Head bobbing while listening to music

Grinding teeth

Scratching the head

Flaring nostrils

Rubbing the neck when embarrassed

Raised eyebrows

Head on the chin in resting position

Jaw clenching in moments of tension

Sweating excessively

Quivering chin

Jutted chin

Nose twitching or wrinkling

Smacking lips in satisfaction

Mouthing the lyrics of a song

Licking the lips when nervous

Sticking out the tongue while thinking

Counting teeth with the tongue when distracted

Biting the bottom lip

Pulling at the bottom lip

Biting the inside of the cheek

Sideways glance

Likes to wink

Fluttering eyelids

Tendency to look down one’s nose

Eyes that dart everywhere

Tendency to avoid eye contact

Always breaking eye contact

Prolonged eye contact in conversation

Looking down at feet while walking

Rapid blinking when lying

Frequently gazes off into space

Has a thousand-yard stare

Furrowed or knitted brows

Snapping fingers

Arms crossed over chest

Pinching the bridge of the nose

Rubbing the temple

Steepled hands

Standing with hands clasped behind back

Biting fingernails

Doodling absently

Wiping clammy hands

Tightly clenched hands

Running a hand through the hair

Rubbing the eyes

Touching the nose

Stroking chin in thought

Standing with hands in pocket

Picking or pinching at the flesh

Tugging at ear

Tracing scars without thinking

Covering mouth with a hand when smiling

Rubbing the tips of fingers together

Hooking a thumb in pockets while standing

Braiding hair automatically

Covering mouth while chewing or laughing

Passing a hand over the face when tired

Flexing fingers

Cracking knuckles

Drumming fingers on a surface

Wild gesturing while talking

Twiddling thumbs

Swinging arms back and forth when walking

rossing legs when sitting

Foot drags while walking

Foot stamping

Foot tapping

Legs will uncontrollably shake

Strides quickly when walking

Stands too close to others when talking

Knees knocking against each other

Rocking back and forth on heels

Shifting weight from one foot to the other

Pacing back and forth in a room

Sitting, legs apart

Bouncing leg up and down in a chair

Taking glasses off and cleaning them

Peering over glasses

Adjusting or pushing up glasses

Putting earpiece of glasses in mouth

Has a cigarette perpetually dangling out of mouth

Buttoning and unbuttoning coat with no purpose

Always sitting on the very edge of chair

Hands habitually on coat lapels

Chewing the tip of a pen or pencil

Jingling money in pockets

Playing with the marker

Tugging at pants before sitting

Tearing at a napkin at the table

Checking watch repeatedly

Using a toothpick at all times

Touching up makeup constantly

Repeatedly checking cell phone

Twirling a pencil at a desk

Clicking a ballpoint pen open and close

Playing with a Rubix Cube when bored

Fiddling with earrings

Shredding paper without thinking

Peeling labels from bottles

Bending paperclips in half

Twisting the rings on fingers

Tipping chair back

Leaning against the wall while talking

Tugging at collar of shirt when nervous

Smacking gum

Twirls hair when talking

Cracks knuckles

Nervous laugh