Novelists' Exercise: Character Sketch

I don't know about you, but for myself as a writer, I like to make character sketches before knowing what the character has to say, and what the story will be. I thought it might be fun to create a character sketch and send it to your partner. No real rules other than the sketch must be at least 1500 words; you may type or hand write.

If you feel so inspired that you write a story or a beginning, you may want to include that for your partner. Include on whether you want edits/feedback or not from your partner.

If you're really creative, you may want to write about how your character might interact with your partner's character, and send it back and forth for a continuing story! (Please indicate if you DO NOT want this done, but I would LOVE to have someone do this, or to be able to do this with my partner.)

I don't want to limit anyone, so a sketch can take whatever form you would like. If you're stuck, see below for possible things to include in your sketch, but this is not required, just a starting point.

Full Name: Nick Name(s): Gender: Age: Birthday/Year: Marital Status/Sexual Preference: Spouse: Hair: Eyes: Origin: Language(s): Height: Weight/Body Structure/Physical Faults: Physical/Mental Health: Race: Clothing: Parents/Guardians: Siblings: Friends/Allies: Enemies: Beliefs/Religion: Career/Past Careers: Dreams/Life Goals: Speech Patterns/Frequently Used Phrases: Hobbies: Likes: Loves: Dislikes: Loathes: Fears: Strengths: Weakness: Good Qualities: Bad Habits: Turn Ons: Turn Offs: Natural Talents: Temperament: Background:

Both Happiest and Saddest Moments:

What is this character's major goal?

Why is this goal so important to this character?

Are there any events in the character's past that affect the significance of this goal?

Describe your characters life till now, motivations, family situation, pet peeves--anything that comes to you:

What is the one thing in the world your character would do anything to avoid? Why? What has he already done to avoid this? What do you see him doing in the future to avoid it?

What is the one thing in the world your character would do anything in the world to have? Why? What has he already done to try to obtain it? What does he hope to try in the future?