Character Profile Sheet

What's Included

This comprehensive character profile helps you develop deep, consistent characters that feel real and memorable.

Basic Information

Essential details including name, age, occupation, residence, and role in your story.

Physical Appearance

Detailed physical description covering:

• Height, build, and distinguishing features
• Hair, eyes, and skin tone
• Typical clothing and how they carry themselves
• First impression they give others

Personality Deep-Dive

• Core traits (3-5 defining characteristics)
• Strengths and weaknesses/flaws
• Surface fears and deep fears
• External wants vs. internal needs
• Values, pet peeves, and quirks

Psychology Section

Understand how your character thinks:

• Temperament and introvert/extrovert scale
• How they handle stress and conflict
• Greatest shame and pride
• Biggest secret and the lie they tell themselves

Background & History

• Childhood and family structure
• Formative experiences
• Education and career history
• The wound that shaped them

Relationships

Track connections with family, friends, allies, enemies, and romantic interests with dedicated tables.

Story-Specific Elements

• Character arc from start to finish
• Main goal, motivation, and stakes
• Key scenes for this character

Voice & Dialogue Guide

Maintain consistent character voice with sections for speech patterns, vocabulary, verbal tics, and sample dialogue.

Consistency Checklist

Review your manuscript with the built-in checklist to catch any character inconsistencies.