Does anyone have a good outline or list of things that a writer should be aware of when creating a character? I usually just wing it, but recently I've realized that my characters have little depth. Of course sometimes I want my characters to be flat, depending on the tone of the story, but right now I am working on a character who is more complex than characters that I usually create. I want some depth.
A similar thread like this one was already created, but I'll post my outline here too.. Name/Nicknames: Role in Story: Conflict/Challenge: Opponent(s): Supporter(s): Social Standing Traits Approximate Age: Profession: Education: Social Class: Relationships Spouse: Lover(s): Friends: Children: Parents: Others: Observable Traits Physical: Identifying Trait: Clothing: Scents: Habits: Mannerisms: Personality[/B] Emotional Style: Fear(s)/Flaws: Personality: Past: What makes them happy/motivated: What makes them sad/angry: Development in story: Conflicts and how it effects them: ^ That's what I worry about when I'm creating a complex character...
Whether you call it a worksheet, an outline, or a checklist, I believe you are better off without them. There are many threads on the topic here. Search for Sheet (as in character sheet) as a thread title keyword.