Post by Dolen on Mar 17, 2009 11:49:41 GMT -5
Come on, you know you wanna fill it out. Makes a great addition to any character bio! Goes well with shades of vanity or narcissism and is a guaranteed cure for writer's block. The ancient Mbuti Pygmies used this very list of questions to flesh out their D&D characters for the past 2,000 years. It's science.
General
How does your character feel about himself?
How does he feel about his race and choice of profession?
How interested is your character in intellectual pursuits?
Is his physical health important to him?
Does he think situations through or react on instinct?
How important is his personal happiness?
Does he follow a schedule or just go with the flow?
How well does he handle receiving orders?
What importance does he place in material possessions?
What would he do if his favorite material possession was stolen?
What does your character do in his spare time?
Is he open about his personal feelings?
Does he ever feel trapped?
Is your character...
Optimistic or pessimistic?
Extrovert or Introvert?
A thinker or doer?
Educated or illiterate?
Nice or mean?
Gentle or Harsh?
Happy or bitter?
Selfish or Selfless?
Proud or humble?
Pushy or laid back?
Vengeful or forgiving?
Leader or follower?
Morning person or nocturnal?
Athletic, studious or artsy?
Careful or foolhardy?
Regal or common?
Calm or easily agitated?
Courteous or rude?
Curious or apathetic?
Generous or stingy?
Honest & loyal, or deceitful & unfaithful?
Witty or boring?
Faithful or faithless?
Emotional or logical?
Temperament:
In general, what moods does your character display?
Can he keep his cool in a tough situation?
Does he get upset or bothered easily?
Moral, ethical, and religious beliefs:
Under what circumstances would your character lie, cheat, steal, betray, or kill?
Is there anything he would absolutely refuse to do?
What would he do if he suddenly became rich?
Can he keep a secret?
Is there anything your character would die (permanently) for?
Sins and virtues,
How susceptible is he to the Seven Deadly Sins vs. the Seven Contrary Virtues?
Pride vs. Humility:
Envy vs. Kindness:
Gluttony vs. Abstinence:
Lust vs. Chastity:
Anger vs. Patience:
Greed vs. Liberality:
Sloth vs. Diligence:
How predisposed is he to the Four Cardinal Virtues?
Prudence:
Temperance:
Courage:
Justice:
...To the Three Theological Values?
Love:
Hope:
Faith:
...To the Seven Corporal Works of Mercy?
Feed the Hungry:
Drink to the Thirsty:
Shelter to Strangers:
Clothe the Naked:
Visit the Sick:
Minister to Prisoners:
Bury the Dead:
Politics:
How important is politics to your character?
Is he politically active?
Is he looking to change his status in society?
Goals and motivation:
What are your character's goals (short and long term?)
What motivates him to work towards these goals?
What does he plan to do to achieve these goals?
How articulate is your character?
General
How does your character feel about himself?
How does he feel about his race and choice of profession?
How interested is your character in intellectual pursuits?
Is his physical health important to him?
Does he think situations through or react on instinct?
How important is his personal happiness?
Does he follow a schedule or just go with the flow?
How well does he handle receiving orders?
What importance does he place in material possessions?
What would he do if his favorite material possession was stolen?
What does your character do in his spare time?
Is he open about his personal feelings?
Does he ever feel trapped?
Is your character...
Optimistic or pessimistic?
Extrovert or Introvert?
A thinker or doer?
Educated or illiterate?
Nice or mean?
Gentle or Harsh?
Happy or bitter?
Selfish or Selfless?
Proud or humble?
Pushy or laid back?
Vengeful or forgiving?
Leader or follower?
Morning person or nocturnal?
Athletic, studious or artsy?
Careful or foolhardy?
Regal or common?
Calm or easily agitated?
Courteous or rude?
Curious or apathetic?
Generous or stingy?
Honest & loyal, or deceitful & unfaithful?
Witty or boring?
Faithful or faithless?
Emotional or logical?
Temperament:
In general, what moods does your character display?
Can he keep his cool in a tough situation?
Does he get upset or bothered easily?
Moral, ethical, and religious beliefs:
Under what circumstances would your character lie, cheat, steal, betray, or kill?
Is there anything he would absolutely refuse to do?
What would he do if he suddenly became rich?
Can he keep a secret?
Is there anything your character would die (permanently) for?
Sins and virtues,
How susceptible is he to the Seven Deadly Sins vs. the Seven Contrary Virtues?
Pride vs. Humility:
Envy vs. Kindness:
Gluttony vs. Abstinence:
Lust vs. Chastity:
Anger vs. Patience:
Greed vs. Liberality:
Sloth vs. Diligence:
How predisposed is he to the Four Cardinal Virtues?
Prudence:
Temperance:
Courage:
Justice:
...To the Three Theological Values?
Love:
Hope:
Faith:
...To the Seven Corporal Works of Mercy?
Feed the Hungry:
Drink to the Thirsty:
Shelter to Strangers:
Clothe the Naked:
Visit the Sick:
Minister to Prisoners:
Bury the Dead:
Politics:
How important is politics to your character?
Is he politically active?
Is he looking to change his status in society?
Goals and motivation:
What are your character's goals (short and long term?)
What motivates him to work towards these goals?
What does he plan to do to achieve these goals?
How articulate is your character?