Thursday, June 13, 2024

Writing - Characterisation Guide

Characterisation Guide
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I. History 
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1. Where did they grow up?
2. What did they inspired to be as a child?
3. What is their greatest fear as a child?
4. Describe a previous experience(s) which formed, inspired and/or changed them.
5. Describe a previous experience(s) which damaged and/or hurt them.
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II. Relationships
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1. Who is there current closest friend/person they know?
2. What is their relationship with their parents/family?
3. Do they have rivalries or enemies? With who and why.
4. Are they seeking any kind of relationship? ie. a lover, friend, mentor, mentee, arch nemesis, etc.
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III. Ambition
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1. What is a specific, short-term goal they have?
2. What is a board, long-term goal they have?
3. What kind of person do they want to be?
4. What is their ideal lifestyle?
5. What kind of change do they want to see in the world?
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IV. Identity
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1. Describe a hobby they have?
2. Describe a community of which they are a part?
3. Describe a unique mannerism, body language, expression, or feature of appearance they have.
4. What is something of which they have an irrational like/dislike?
5. How do they speak? ie. accent, speak fast or slow, properly or with slag.