Alora Kent

THE BASICS

NAME - Alora Kent

AGE - 17

PLACE OF BIRTH - Dublin, Ireland

CURRENT LOCATION - Rhith, Wales/England

NATIONALITY - Irish

EDUCATION - Currently working towards 3 A Levels - Chemistry, Computer Science and Geography

OCCUPATION - works part time at her grandparent's cafe

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE & COMMUNICATION

Alora has bright green, upturned eyes and bright red, curly hair. She has rather pale skin that is covered in freckles and has quite a fit build due to being a track runner. She dresses very casually and often wears simple t-shirts and jeans, and though she doesn't put much effort into how she dresses she has very diligent hygiene regiments. She doesn't wear glasses but she has contacts because her eyesight is very short-sighted. Alora and Ashling have matching necklaces with their names engraved onto them, that they were given as babies.

Alora talks very quickly and has a thick Dublin accent; her vocabulary is extensive but she doesn't boast it. She swears very often...and very colorufully. She uses her hands a lot when she speaks and gestures. Her posture is very proper, and she walks with confidence. Alora isn't incredibly outwardly emotive

THE PAST

What's the name of their hometown?

What type of childhood did they have (sheltered, neglected, etc.)?

Describe their education?

Were they involved in organizations and clubs at school?

Sports

Debate

Gay / Straight Alliance

Model UN

Drama

Other? If so, explain:

At graduation, they were named Most Likely To \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ in the yearbook.

Jobs (if applicable)? What would their résumé look like?

What was their dream job as a child? Why?

Who were their role models growing up? Describe them.

What's their greatest regret?

What were their hobbies growing up?

Favorite place to be as a child?

What's their earliest memory?

What's their saddest memory?

What's their happiest memory?

What's their clearest memory?

What are their skeletons in the closet?

If they could change one thing from their past, what would it be? Why?

Describe the major turning points or “life beats” in childhood.

What are three adjectives to describe them as a child?

What advice would they give to their younger self?

List their criminal record.

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FAMILY

Father

Age (if living)

Occupation

Briefly describe their relationship with your character

Mother

Age (if living)

Occupation

Briefly describe their relationship with your character

Siblings

How many?

What are their names and ages?

Briefly describe their relationship(s) with your character

Children(if applicable)

Age (if living)

Occupation

Briefly describe their relationship with your character

Extended family

Grandparents

Uncles and aunts

Cousins

Other

What's their family's economic status?

How often do they see their family in a year?

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

Who are their closest friends? Describe them.

Who are their other significant friends?

Enemies? Describe them.

How are they perceived by:

strangers in the street?

acquaintances at a work function?

colleagues in the office?

authority figures?

friends in their friend circles?

children?

the opposite sex?

extended family?

What social media platforms are they on?

Twitter

Tumblr

Facebook

Reddit

Instagram

Snapchat

Other? If so, explain.

How would they use their social media platforms?

How would they fill out an online dating profile for themselves? ✨

What’s their role in a group dynamic? 💡

Leader

Joker

Parent

Hype man

Mooch

Other? If so, explain.

Who do they depend on for:

practical advice?

mentoring

a wingman?

emotional support?

moral support?

How quickly do they respond to emails? 📨

What do they want from a relationship?

Who would be their ideal partner?

Who is their significant other? Describe them.

How many people would attend their funeral?

The Core

We’ve come now to the “core”: who your character is deep down.

This section in the character profile worksheet covers the “heart” of your character. If a backstory shapes a dynamic character, this will define them. More importantly, it will help inform the two most important points leading up to your novel: the character’s story goal and story motivation.

PSYCHOLOGY

What do they do on rainy days?

Are they:

Street-smart or book-smart

An optimist or pessimist

Introverted or Extroverted

What is their favorite sound?

Favorite place in the world?

What secrets do they keep? What are they most afraid of people finding out?

What do they want the most?

What's their biggest flaw?

What's their biggest strength?

What's their biggest fear?

What is their biggest accomplishment?

What is their idea of perfect happiness?

What's their favorite quote?

Do they want to be remembered? What for?

How do they approach:

power?

ambition?

love?

change?

What is the one object or possession that they would rescue from their burning home?

What (or who) bores them? 💤

What makes them angry?

What do they look for in a person?

How strong is their moral compass? When, specifically, are they willing to compromise their morals?

List the last 10 books they read.

Which fictional world would they most wish to visit?

If they didn’t have to sleep, what would they do with the extra time?

What are their pet peeves? ⚠

If they won the lottery, what would they do?

Describe the character’s bucket list at the ages of 15, 20, 30, and 40.

List the 10 songs that would occupy their All-Time Most Played playlist on Spotify.

What is the best compliment that someone ever paid them?

In an elevator, do they push the elevator button more than once?

What would they want their tombstone to say?

THE PRESENT AND FUTURE

What is their story goal? (answer in a single paragraph)

Story motivation (answer in a single paragraph)

In other words: what does your character want in the story? Why do they want it? Every other answer in the character template builds up to this. This is critical information to know because it’ll make up the unshakable foundation — and raison d'être — for your story. Whenever you feel like your story is straying off course, go straight back to your character’s story goal and motivation.