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Welcome to The Survey of Doom

This is a writing exercise that will get you thinking about a character in great detail. Following completion, you may find that you have cleaned up some of that dust that's been coating a stored-away muse, mustered up some headcanon, and/or learned something new about your character.

[ Please edit each question to suit the pronoun that best refers to your character. ]


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Welcome to The Survey of Doom This is a writing exercise that will get you thinking about a character in great detail. Following completion, you may find that you have cleaned up some of that dust that's been coating a stored-away muse, mustered up some headcanon, and/or learned something new about your character. [ Please edit each question to suit the pronoun that best refers to your character. ] ____ - <b>Body and Appearance</b> - 1. Describe the character's height and build. Is s/he heavyset, thin, short, rangy? 2. How old is s/he? 3. Describe his/her posture. Does s/he carry him/herself well or does s/he slouch? 4. How is his/her health? Is s/he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities? 5. How does s/he move? Is s/he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid? 6. How attractive is this character physically? How does s/he perceive him/herself in the mirror? 7. Describe his/her complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred? 8. Describe his/her hair: color, texture, style. 9. What color are his/her eyes? 10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features? 11. What are his/her chief tension centers? 12. What is the character's wardrobe like? Casual, dressy, utilitarian? Bright colors, pastels, neutrals? Is it varied, or does s/he have six of the same suit? 13. Do his/her clothes fit well? Does s/he seem comfortable in them? 14. Does s/he dress the same on the job as s/he does in his/her free time? If not, what are the differences? 15. You knew it was coming: boxers, briefs, or commando? - <b>Speech</b> - 1. What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse? 2. How does s/he normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does s/he talk easily, or does s/he hesitate? 3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any verbal tics? 4. What language(s) does s/he speak, and with how much fluency? 5. Does s/he switch languages or dialects in certain situations? 6. Is s/he a good impromptu speaker, or does s/he have to think about her words? 7. Is s/he eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change? - <b>Mental and Emotional</b> - 1. How intelligent is this character? Is s/he book-smart or street-smart? 2. Does s/he think on his/her feet, or does s/he need time to deliberate? 3. Describe the character's thought process. Is s/he more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical? 4. What kind of education has the character had? 5. What are his/her areas of expertise? What, if anything, is s/he interested in learning more about? 6. Is s/he an introvert or an extrovert? 7. Describe the character's temperament. Is s/he even-tempered or does s/he have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven? 8. How does s/he respond to new people or situations? Is s/he suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic? 9. Is s/he more likely to act, or to react? 10. Which is his/her default: fight or flight? 11. Describe the character's sense of humor. Does s/he appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks? 12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does s/he deal with them? 13. What moments in this character's life have defined him/her as a person? 14. What does s/he fear? 15. What are his/her hopes or aspirations? 16. What is something s/he doesn't want anyone to find out about him/her? - <b>Relationships</b> - 1. Describe this character's relationship with his/her parents. 2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like? 3. Are there other blood relatives to whom s/he is close? Are there ones s/he can't stand? 4. Are there other, unrelated people whom s/he considers part of his/her family? What are his/her relationships with them? 5. Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet? 6. Does s/he have other close friends? 7. Does s/he make friends easily, or does s/he have trouble getting along with people? 8. Which does s/he consider more important: family or friends? 9. Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has s/he been married more than once? 10. Is s/he currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse? 11. Who was his/her first crush? Who is his/her latest? 12. What does s/he look for in a romantic partner? 13. Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does s/he relate to them? If no, does s/he want any? 14. Does s/he have any rivals or enemies? 15. What is the character's sexual orientation? Where does s/he fall on the Kinsey scale? 16. How does s/he feel about sex? How important is it to him/her? 17. What are his/her turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits? - <b>Beliefs</b> - 1. Do you know your character's astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does s/he fit the type? 2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in his/her life? 3. Does this character have a personal code of morals or ethics? If so, how did that begin? What would it take to compromise it? 4. How does s/he regard beliefs that differ from his/her own? Is s/he tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent? 5. What prejudices does s/he hold? Are they irrational or does s/he have a good reason for them? - <b>Daily Life</b> - 1. What is the character's financial situation? Is s/he rich, poor, comfortable, in debt? 2. What is his/her social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected him/her? 3. Where does s/he live? House, apartment, trailer? Is his/her home his/her castle or just a place to crash? What condition is it in? Does s/he share it with others? 4. Besides the basic necessities, what does s/he spend her money on? 5. What does s/he do for a living? Is s/he good at it? Does s/he enjoy it, or would s/he rather be doing something else? 6. What are his/her interests or hobbies? How does s/he spend his/her free time? 7. What are his/her eating habits? Does s/he skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods? - <b>Associations</b> - Which of the following do you associate with the character, or which is his/her favorite: 1. Color? 2. Smell? 3. Time of day? 4. Season? 5. Book? 6. Music? 7. Place? 8. Substance? 9. Plant? 10. Animal?</ textarea></center>