A character questionnaire is one of the easiest ways to learn more about your characters.
Print this sample questionnaire to get you started but don't be bound to it. Build upon these questions to make your own,
unique character character questionnaire you can use with every one of your characters no matter what type of work you're writing.
Character's Name:
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Age:
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Height:
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Weight:
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Eye Color:
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Hair Color:
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Describe Hair Style:
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Clothing Style:
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Race:
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Religion:
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Distinguishing Marks or Other Physical Features:
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Favorite Physical Feature:
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Least Favorite Physical Feature:
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Education:
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Areas of Study:
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Special Skills:
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Occupation:
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Salary:
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Previous Occupations:
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Dream Job:
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Type of Car:
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Car Color:
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Dream Car:
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Home, Apartment, Condo, Etc.:
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Nice Place to Live or a Dump?:
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Top Three Goals Out of Life:
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Top Three Fears:
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Top Three Setbacks Experienced:
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