List of character traits:
- Funny guy
- Hopeless romantic
- Neurotic
- Clumsy
- Tired
- Genius
- Know-it-all
- Angry
- Jealous
- Sad
- Loner
- Hero
- Brave
- Sleepy
- Fool
- Orangiser
- Sporty
- Adventurer
- Reader
- Curious
- Helper
- Arrogant
- Leader
List of character occupations:
- Baker
- Doctor
- Scientist
- Detective
- Policeman
- Firefighter
- Vet
- War hero
- Interior Designer
- Architect
- Criminal
- Entrepreneur
- Librarian
- Writer
- Journalist
- Game designer
- Athlete
- Fisherman
- Farmer
- Government
- Gardener
- Builder
- Inventor
- Pottery
- Photographer
- Banker
- Receptionist
- Blacksmith
- Apothecary
- Nurse
- Electrician
- Teacher
- Dancer
- Artist
- Film Maker
- Advocate
- Zookeeper
- Nutritionist
- Healer
- Guru
List of character skills/ interests:
- Writing
- Painting
- Singing
- Running
- Jumping
- Knitting
- Rapping
- Reading
- Acting
- Drawing
- Animation
- Swimming
- Shooting
- Driving
- Fishing
- Gardening
- Photography
- Experiments
- Animal care
- Music
- Sports
List of character/relationship/plot tropes:
- Forbidden love
- Love triangle
- Estranged parents
- Misfit
- Self-made family
- Sibling rivalry
- Cloud Cuckoolander
- Brotherhood
- Sisterhood
- Betrayal
- Bad upbringing
- Twisted fate
- Chosen one
- Grudges
- Given purpose
- Sidekick
- Unexpected love or friendship
List of Motivations/Goals:
- Revenge
- Find purpose
- Seek truth
- Missing person
- Find love
- Lost love
- Hate
- Redemption
- Challenge self
- Friendship
- Family
- Money
- Honour
- Fulfilment
- Meaning
- Save the world
- Change the world
- End the world
- Rule the world
- Knowledge
- Excitement
List of physical appearances:
- Tattoos
- Glasses
- Ethnicity and complexion
- Height
- Weight
- Clothing style: fashionable, chic, basic, gothic, punk, skater, farmer, whimsical, sporty, provocative, futuristic, Victorian, Medieval…
- Scars
- Limp
- Mismatched eyes (heterochromia)
- Extremely tall
- Extremely short
- Chins
- Jewellery
- Bruises or cuts
- Burn marks
- Beauty spot
- Freckles
- Beard
- Missing limb(s)
- Wheelchair
- Walking stick
List of go-to emotions/reactions (in most situations):
- Happy
- Sad
- Angry
- Jealous
- Bitter
- Hateful
- Uncomfortable
- Nonchalant
- Laidback
- Brave
- Excited
- Scared
- Tired or bored
- Curious
- Reserved
List of other considerations:
- Language
- Accent
- Quirks: playing with their hair, chewing a toothpick, one trouser leg rolled up, calling everyone “mate”
- Backstory/ history
- How they do things: make friends, talk, study, work, act in relationships, shop, eat, walk, dance etc.
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