long-ass character survey

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JUMP TO: ▶ appearance & body perception ▷ speech ▶ emotional & mental ▷ relationships ▶ beliefs ▷ daily life ▶ associations ▷ ratings APPEARANCE AND BODY PERCEPTION ① Describe the character's height and build. Is he heavyset, thin, short, rangy? Dave's a lean, lanky guy; he'll be 6' even when he stops growing, so at the moment in Route and post-DRRP I'd say he's about 5'11". His muscle tends to be wiry and flexible rather than tuff macho man, especially in this teenage growing phase. He weighs less than he should for his height. ② How old is he? ??? 17. ③ Describe his posture. Does he carry himself well, or does he slouch? ANSWER. ④ How is his health? Is he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities? ANSWER. ⑤ How does he move? Is he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid? ANSWER. ⑥ How attractive is this character physically? How does he perceive himself in the mirror? ANSWER. ⑦ Describe his complexion: dark, light, clear, scarred? ANSWER. ⑧ Describe his hair: color, texture, style. ANSWER. ⑨ What color are his eyes? ANSWER. ⑩ Does the character have any other noteworthy features? ANSWER. ⑪ What are his chief tension centers? ANSWER. ⑫ What is the character's wardrobe like? Casual, dressy, utilitarian? Bright colors, pastels, neutrals? Is it varied, or does he have six of the same suit? ANSWER. ⑬ Do his clothes fit well? Does he seem comfortable in them? ANSWER. ⑭ Does he dress the same on the job as he does in his free time? If not, what are the differences? ANSWER. ⑮ You knew it was coming: what kind of underwear does he wear, if any? ANSWER. >> top SPEECH ① What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse? ANSWER. ② How does he normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does he talk easily, or does he hesitate? ANSWER. ③ Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics? ANSWER. ④ What language(s) does he speak and with how much fluency? ANSWER. ⑤ Does he switch languages or dialects in certain situations? ANSWER. ⑥ Is he a good impromptu speaker, or does he have to think about his words? ANSWER. ⑦ Is he eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change? ANSWER. >> top EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL ① How intelligent is this character? Is he book-smart or street-smart? ANSWER. ② Does he think on his feet, or does he need time to deliberate? ANSWER. ③ Describe the character's thought process. Is he more logical or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical? ANSWER. ④ What kind of education has the character had? ANSWER. ⑤ What are his areas of expertise? What, if anything, is he interested in learning more about? ANSWER. ⑥ Is he an introvert or an extrovert? ANSWER. ⑦ Describe the character's temperament. Is he even-tempered, or does he have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholic? Laid-back or driven? ANSWER. ⑧ How does he respond to new people or situations? Is he suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic? ANSWER. ⑨ Is he more likely to act or to react? ANSWER. ⑩ Which is his default: fight or flight? ANSWER. ⑪ Describe the character's sense of humor. Does he appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks? ANSWER. ⑫ Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If so, how does he deal with them? ANSWER. ⑬ What moments in this character's life have defined him as a person? ANSWER. ⑭ What does he fear? ANSWER. ⑮ What are his hopes or aspirations? ANSWER. ⑯ What is something he doesn't want anyone to find out about him? ANSWER. >> top RELATIONSHIPS ① Describe this character's relationship with his parents. ANSWER. ② Does the character have any siblings? What is their relationship like? ANSWER. ③ Are there other blood relatives to whom he is close? Are there ones he can't stand? ANSWER. ④ Are there other, unrelated people whom he considers part of his family? What are his relationships with them? ANSWER. ⑤ Who is the character's best friend? How did they meet? ANSWER. ⑥ Does he have other close friends? ANSWER. ⑦ Does he make friends easily, or does he have trouble getting along with people? ANSWER. ⑧ Which does he consider more important: family or friends? ANSWER. ⑨ Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has he been married more than once? ANSWER. ⑩ Is he currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse? ANSWER. ⑪ Who was his first crush? Who is his latest? ANSWER. ⑫ What does he look for in a romantic partner? ANSWER. ⑬ Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If so, how does he relate to them? If not, does he want any? ANSWER. ⑭ Does he have any rivals or enemies? ANSWER. ⑮ What is the character's sexual orientation? Where does he fall on the Kinsey Scale? ANSWER. ⑯How does he feel about sex? How important is it to him? ANSWER. ⑰ What are his turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits? ANSWER. >> top BELIEFS ① Do you know your character's astrological sign? How well does he fit the type? ANSWER. ② Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in his life? ANSWER. ③ Does this character have a personal code of ethics or morals? If so, how did that begin? What would it take to compromise it? ANSWER. ④ How does he regard beliefs that differ from his? Is he tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent? ANSWER. ⑤ What prejudices does he hold? Are they irrational, or does he have a good reason for them? ANSWER. >> top DAILY LIFE ① What is the character's financial situation? Is he rich, poor, comfortable, in debt? ANSWER. ② What is his social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected him? ANSWER. ③ Where does he live? House, apartment, trailer? Is his home his castle or just a place to crash? What condition is it in? Does he share it with others? ANSWER. ④ Besides the basic necessities, what does he spend her money on? ANSWER. ⑤ What does he do for a living? Is he good at it? Does he enjoy it, or would he rather be doing something else? ANSWER. ⑥ What are his interests or hobbies? How does he spend his free time? ANSWER. ⑦ What are his eating habits? Does he skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods? ANSWER. >> top ASSOCIATIONS ① Color ➠ ANSWER. ② Smell ➠ ANSWER. ③ Time of day ➠ ANSWER. ④ Season ➠ ANSWER. ⑤ Book ➠ ANSWER. ⑥ Music ➠ ANSWER. ⑦ Place ➠ ANSWER. ⑧ Substance ➠ ANSWER. ⑨ Plant ➠ ANSWER. ⑩ Animal ➠ ANSWER. >> top

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CLOSE-RANGE COMBAT CLOSE-RANGE WEAPONRY MID/LONG-RANGE WEAPONRY COMMUNICATIONS SURVIVAL SKILLS SCIENCES ENGINEERING MEDICINE MECHANICS LEADERSHIP POLITICS TECHNOLOGY TRADE THE ARTS ALCOHOL DATING SEX INTIMACY

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