A concise introductory paragraph summarising who this character is, their role in the narrative, and their overall significance.
A broad description of the character’s identity, narrative function, and defining traits. This should read like a quick reference summary.
Physical description, clothing, posture, scars, expressions, and any symbolic or recurring visual motifs associated with the character.
Temperament, beliefs, values, fears, flaws, and contradictions. How they behave under pressure versus in moments of safety.
Background information, formative experiences, major life events, and how these events shaped the character’s worldview.
Important personal connections: allies, rivals, mentors, family, and how these relationships evolve over time.
Skills, powers, talents, or limitations—magical, physical, intellectual, or emotional. Include costs or consequences.
Narrative or symbolic themes embodied by the character, such as identity, sacrifice, corruption, growth, or legacy.
Meta commentary, development notes, contradictions, unreliable lore, or references to drafts and cut ideas.