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8, 12, and 17 for Finley?
Good choice!
8: do they keep a diary, biggest secret if so
They have kept a diary in and off since about 12 years old but he currently doesn't have time for regular entries, the biggest secret in that book is that He used to date a wild witch secretly from the ages of 16-17, one day she just disappeared and he has not heard anything of her since.
12: do they cut their own hair, why
Finley only cuts their hair at the front and let's it grow out at the back because there's no rules against long hair, he just doesn't have any time to go to anyone else for a haircut and finds it unnecessary.
17: what item do they always have on their person
That would have to be his scroll, mostly for communication and entertainment purposes because being a scout can get very boring sometimes and Finley likes being able to talk to their siblings.
CHARACTER QUESTIONS!
it's my first time doing one of these, hope i did it right! Just send me an oc and a number :)
1) what is their fondest memory
2) what do they hate the most
3) what do they like about their appearance
4) do they sleepwalk/sleep talk
5) if they suddenly disappeared, what would family or friends assume they are doing
6) what is their favorite book genre
7) what is their favorite flower/plant
8) do they keep a diary, biggest secret if so
9) do they know what memes are
10) what is their dumbest injury
11) do they have dreamcatchers
12) do they cut their own hair, why?
13) what is their biggest secret
14) what is the origin of their name
15) have they/would they eat bugs
16) what is their biggest fear/phobia
17) what item do they always have on their person
18) what crime are they most likely to commit
19) how sneaky are they
20) what is their full name
21) what is their country/Continent of origin
22) how is their relationship with family
23) do they have any tattoos or scars
24) what is the ideal amount of sleep for them
So my problem with most ‘get to know your character’ questioneers is that they’re full of questions that just aren’t that important (what color eyes do they have) too hard to answer right away (what is their greatest fear) or are just impossible to answer (what is their favorite movie.) Like no one has one single favorite movie. And even if they do the answer changes.
If I’m doing this exercise, I want 7-10 questions to get the character feeling real in my head. So I thought I’d share the ones that get me (and my students) good results:
What is the character’s go-to drink order? (this one gets into how do they like to be publicly perceived, because there is always some level of theatricality to ordering drinks at a bar/resturant)
What is their grooming routine? (how do they treat themselves in private)
What was their most expensive purchase/where does their disposable income go? (Gets you thinking about socio-economic class, values, and how they spend their leisure time)
Do they have any scars or tattoos? (good way to get into literal backstory)
What was the last time they cried, and under what circumstances? (Good way to get some *emotional* backstory in.)
Are they an oldest, middle, youngest or only child? (This one might be a me thing, because I LOVE writing/reading about family dynamics, but knowing what kinds of things were ‘normal’ for them growing up is important.)
Describe the shoes they’re wearing. (This is a big catch all, gets into money, taste, practicality, level of wear, level of repair, literally what kind of shoes they require to live their life.)
Describe the place where they sleep. (ie what does their safe space look like. How much (or how little) care / decoration / personal touch goes into it.)
What is their favorite holiday? (How do they relate to their culture/outside world. Also fun is least favorite holiday.)
What objects do they always carry around with them? (What do they need for their normal, day-to-day routine? What does ‘normal’ even look like for them.)
You can answer the question for your character(s) or write a piece that incorporates the question.
Does your character prefer to communicate by telephone, email, text, video call or in person? What is the reason for their preference?
You can answer the question for your character(s) or write a piece that incorporates the question.
Does your character consider themselves to be outdoorsy or do they prefer to stay inside?
Answer these questions on your own, or reblog this and invite your followers to ask you about your original characters!
Which of your characters spends the most time using a computer? What are they doing?
Which character plays video games? What games do they play?
Which character constantly has their phone in their hand?
Which character is a technophobe and wishes for the ‘good old days’ before computers, smartphones and the internet?
Which character spends the most time on social media?
Which character pretends to know a lot about ‘internet culture’ or social media culture even though they know very little?
Which character is proud of being technologically challenged?
Which character gets frustrated quickly when trying to use (or learn how to use) technology?
Which character apparently knows how to use every feature of every device?
Which character feels stressed out or panicked when the WiFi isn’t working?
Which character is happy or relieved when the WiFi isn’t working?
Which character gets excited about subjects such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality environments?
You can answer the question for your character(s) or write a piece that incorporates the question.
How does your character behave when they're sick or injured?
Is their behaviour different depending on the severity of the illness or injury?
Have they always been this way, or has their response to illness or injury changed over time?
If so, what caused the change?
You can answer the question for your character(s) or write a piece that incorporates the question.
What is your character's economic status (destitute, poor, lower middle class, upper middle class, wealthy, ultra-rich)? Has this changed over time? If so, how and why? If not, how would your character react to a sudden change in their economic status?
You can answer the question for your character(s) or write a piece that incorporates the question.
Have you ever thought about your character's birth?
When is their birthday?
What were the circumstances of their birth?
Did their parents plan for them or were they unplanned?
Did their parents want a child (or another child, if your character isn't the firstborn)?
How did their parent(s) or other family members feel during and immediately after the birth?
If they have older sibling(s), what was their reaction to your character's arrival?
Who chose their name?
Why was this name chosen?
Were there any special ceremonies, rituals or events to mark the occasion of their birth or their naming?
You can answer the question for your character(s) or write a piece that incorporates the question.
What is your character's favourite animal?
You can answer the question for your character(s) or write a piece that incorporates the question.
Do any of your characters fit into the category of supernatural, extra-terrestrial, fantasy or occult?
What type of entity are they?
Do they blend in with regular humans or do they stand out?
Are they trying to blend in?
Do other characters know they are not human?
If other characters don't know they're not a regular human, what would happen if someone found out?
You can answer the question for your character(s) or write a piece that incorporates the question.
What is your character's comfort level with technology?
Are they tech-savvy, average, not good at using tech, or are they a non-user?
Is there a specific reason for their skill level?
Would they like to improve?
What are their views on technology in general?
You can answer the question for your character(s) or write a piece that incorporates the question.
Has your character ever broken a bone? More than one? If so, how did this happen?
You can answer these questions on your own, or reblog this and invite your friends and followers to ask you about your original characters!
Which of your characters is a picky eater?
Which character is always hungry no matter how much or how often they eat?
Which character has a sweet tooth?
Which character prefers salty snacks?
Which character wants snacks in the middle of the night?
Which character best fits the description ‘their eyes are bigger than their stomach’ (they always take more food than they’re able to eat)?
Which character forgets to eat?
Which character has unusual cravings? What do they crave? Is there any particular reason they crave this item?
Which character prefers fast food?
Which character prefers healthy meals?
You can answer the question for your character(s) or write a piece that incorporates the question.
What is your character's favourite dessert?