Character Survey

## Basic Stats

* Player (you) Name:
* What is the character's full name? Nicknames?
* What is the colour of the character's hair, eyes, and skin?
* What is the character's general appearance?
* What is the character's age?
* Where was the character born?
* Describe the character's family.
* Has the character begun his/her own family?
* Has the character ever done anything else (besides adventuring) for a living?

## General Attitudes & Approach

* When or how was the character educated?
* What are the character's political and religious beliefs?
* What is the character's moral code?
* Does your character have any prejudices?
* How would your character handle an insubordinate servant? (If you're a "wouldn't have servants" type, then an insubordinate hireling.)
* What would the character die for? What would they be willing to sacrifice the lives of their friends for?

## More Psychological Stuff

* Who is the one person your character trusts the most?
* How would your characters parents describe him?
* What was the best moment of the characters life? Worst?
* What flaws does the character have? Is he quick to judge people? A slob?
* What advice would you give your character?
* List the 5 most important people in the character's life.
* What is the character's "big secret", and what will happen if it is discovered?
* "Hey, I've got an interesting job for you..." Name 3 jobs that your character might find interesting.
* How will the character die? What would you consider a good end to a life well lived for this character?

## Informal "About this Character"

* What might someone seeing the character for the first time think?
* Does the character have any goals?
* What is the character's personality?
* Any reoccurring mannerisms?
* What is this character's "thing"?
	+ That is, what action, activity, saying, motion, mannerism, etc., would be considered their "trademark", such that if I were to do it, others would say "oh, now you're acting like [this character]"?
	+ It's ok to have more than one, but they should be something that is exaggerated or strongly associated with your character.
* What is her first reaction to a situation? That is, does she run in, swords-a-swinging, or always attempt a peaceful parley, or examine every fact and mitigating circumstance in great detail before making a decision, etc.?
* What would be the ultimate magic item for this character?
* What would be the worst curse this character could ever receive?
* Note any other notable aspects of your character, or anything else you'd like to add

## More In-depth Stuff

* What special qualities does the character possess?
	+ NOT your PHB-skills, but what else can the character can do well?
		- Does he get along well with other people?
		- Is he skilled at taking care of business?
		- Prioritizing tasks?
		- Planning ahead?
* Are there certain things the character just cannot do?
	+ Get close to people; perceive himself realistically, etc.
	+ That is, what do people who know this character well criticize about them?
* What does your character hate?
* What does your character love?
* How does the character perceive government? Those who are opposed to the government?
* How did the character gain his abilities?
	+ What motivates him to act as a hero now?
* How did his peers treat the character as a child? His elders?
* What does your character hope to accomplish by adventuring?
* Why is this goal more important than his safety? (i.e., Why would you take up adventuring, rather than being a nice, safe accountant?)
* What is the character's kryptonite? What is their weakness or what will paralyze them with fear?
* What does the character do to relax?
* Describe the characters ideal mate.
* What is in your characters's pockets, right now?
* What do they normally carry in their pockets that they don't have right now, but wish they did?
* What is the silliest thing your character has ever done?
* Note any other details of or give an outline of the character's history

## Credit

http://www.playnaked.com/olie/DandD/char\_survey.html