Post by Ragexmr on Mar 26, 2008 11:30:23 GMT -5
Date this chart was completed:
Character's Full Name: Holden Weller
Reason or meaning of name: Named for Grant's favorite book
Nickname: Originally "Catcher", usually shortened to "Catch"
Reason for nickname: Is named after Holden Caufield from Catcher in the Rye
Birthdate:
Astrological Sign:Aquarius
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE:
Age: 20-25
How old does s/he appear: About 18
Eye Color: Light brown
Glasses or contacts: Glasses
Weight:
Height: 6'3"
Type of body/build: Slim/compact/wirey Is thin but is deceptivly strong when he needs to be
Skin tone: 24
Skin type: somewhat oily
Shape of face: Angular, slightly rounded cheeks
Distinguishing Marks: None
Predominant feature:Hair color:
Distinguishable hair feature (bald, receding hairline, etc.):
Type of hair: Fine, curly
Character's typical hairstyle: Usually cut fairly short but has been known to neglect it and it grows long, usually to his shoulders.
Resembles:
Is s/he healthy: Usually, yes
If not, why not: The only reason his health would be in decline would be if he overextended his power, which tends to cause internal injuries.
Physical disabilities: None
FAVORITES:
Character's favorite color: Light blue
Character's least favorite color: red
Why: no specific reason
Favorite Music: Usually older music
Least favorite Music: Emo or rap
Why: Doesn't get the appeal
Food: Anything really
Literature: Classic novels
Expressions:
Favorite book: Anything by Jules Verne or H.G. Welles
Why? Classic sci-fi
Expletives:
Mode of transportation:
Daredevil or cautious? Cautious unless with Alice
Same when alone? Usually
HABITS:
Smokes: No
What?
When and how much?
Drinks: Occasionally
What? Nothing much harder than wine
When and how much? Usually with dinner
Hobbies: Studying is his main hobby
How does character spend a rainy day? Usually reading
BACKGROUND:
Hometown: Salem, Michigan
Type of childhood: Not one he would prefer. Fortunate but emotionally abusive at times
First memory: Playing with Alice
Most important childhood event that still affects him/her: Evelyn Marrying Grant
Why? Still haunted by Grant's strict version of child-rearing
Education: Salem Academy from pre-school on
Religion: Oiche
Finances: Well-off by virtue of the Weller money, as well as what he's earned from the Cavaliers
FAMILY:
Mother: Evelyn Russo-Weller
Relationship with her: Good but he's semi-resentful that she let Grant into their lives
Father: Grant Weller
Relationship with him: Extreamly difficult but very slowly improving
Siblings: Yes
How many? 2
Birth order: 1
Relationship with each: Alice--They're very close, have a somewhat symbiotic relationship and are co-dependant on one another. They are exact compliments of each other and people often refer to them as one entity they're together so much.
Anne--Strained somewhat by the preferential treatment that Anne gets from Grant before it was revealed that both Alice and Holden were his biological children as well. He is very protective of her and she doesn't appreciate it.
Children of siblings: none
Extended family?
Close?
Why or why not?
CHILDREN:
Does character have child(ren)?
How many children does character have?
Are all children with the same partner? If no, Why? If no, what is the custody arrangement?
How does character relate to his/her child(ren)?
Which child is character's favorite? Why?
(admit it or not, we all have one)
What is characters most favorite memory of his/her child(ren)? Why?
What is characters least favorite memory of his/her child(ren)? Why?
Is relatioinship with children important to character?
OCCUPATION
Where does Character work? With the Cavaliers of the Dark Covenant
For how long? Since he was 12
How does s/he feel about co-workers? Ambivilent towards most of them
Get along with co-workers? Yes, on the surface
Like his/her job? Loves it
Why or why not? Allows him to spend his time doing what he pleases which is mostly research and also allows him to keep watch over his sister
Character's dream job: The one he has
ATTITUDE:
Character's greatest fear: Losing control
Why? Because his power is Alpha rank, losing control of it or anything else could cause a second ice-age in the region he was in
What is the worst thing that could happen to him/her? Being exiled from the Dark Covenant
What single event would most throw character's life in complete turmoil? The death of his twin
Why? The close relationship they share is the most stable constant in his life, the lack of lack would probably destroy his spirit
Character is most at ease when: When reading in a room by himself
Most ill at ease when: In any room with Grant
Depressive or SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)? No
Priorities: Doing his job competently, Keeping his sister out of trouble and happy
Philosophy:
How s/he feels about self:
Past failure s/he would be embarrassed to have people know about:
Why?
If granted one wish, what would it be?
Why?
PERSONALITY:
Greatest source of strength in character's personality (whether s/he sees it as
such or not):
Greatest source of weakness in character's personality (whether s/he sees it as
such or not):
Character's soft spot:
Is this soft spot obvious to others?
If not, how does character hide it?
Biggest vulnerability:Which of the 7 deadly sins does your character fight (or give into, willingly or not)? (lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy, pride)
Which of the 7 virtues does your character have (or fight against)?
(chastity, abstinence, leberality, diligence, patience, kindness, humility)
TRAITS:
Optimist or pessimist: Why?
Introvert or extrovert: Why?
Drives and motivations:
Talents:
Extremely skilled at:
Extremely unskilled at:
Good characteristics:
Character flaws:
Mannerisms:
Peculiarities:
Biggest regret:
Minor regrets:
Biggest accomplishment:
Minor accomplishments:
Character's darkest secret:
Does anyone else know?
If yes, did character tell them?
If no, how did they find out?
SELF-PERCEPTION:
One word character would use to describe self:
One paragraph description of how character would describe self:
What does character consider best physical characteristic?
What does character consider worst physical characteristic?
Are these realistic assessments?
If not, why not?
How CHARACTER thinks others perceive him/her:
What four things would CHARACTER most like to change about self? (#1 most
important, #2 second most important, etc.)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Why?
If change #1 was made, would character be as happy as s/he thinks?
If not, why not?
INTERRELATION WITH OTHERS:
Is character divorced? Why?
If divorced, how many times?
Has character ever cheated on signficant other?
How does character relate to others?
How is s/he perceived by...
Strangers?
Friends?
Wife/Husband/Lover?
Hero/Heroine?
How does character view hero/heroine?
First impression: Why?
What happens to change this perception?
What do family/friends like most about character?
What do family/friends like least about character?
GOALS:
Immediate goals:
Long range goals:
How does character plan to accomplish goals?
How will other people around character be affected?
PROBLEMS/CRISIS:
How character reacts in a crisis:
How character faces problems:
Kinds of problems character usually runs into:
How character reacts to NEW problems:
How character reacts to change:
GENERAL:
Favorite clothing: Why?
Least favorite clothing: Why?
Jewelry:
Other accessories:
Drives:
Where does character live?
Where does character want to live?
Spending habits (frugal, spendthrift, etc): Why?
What does s/he do too much of?
Too little of?
Most prized possession: Why?
Play musical instrument? Which?
How did s/he learn?
UNCATEGORIZED:
Person character secretly admires:
Why?
Person character was most influenced by:
Why?
Most important person in character's life before story starts:
Why?
Character's Full Name: Holden Weller
Reason or meaning of name: Named for Grant's favorite book
Nickname: Originally "Catcher", usually shortened to "Catch"
Reason for nickname: Is named after Holden Caufield from Catcher in the Rye
Birthdate:
Astrological Sign:Aquarius
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE:
Age: 20-25
How old does s/he appear: About 18
Eye Color: Light brown
Glasses or contacts: Glasses
Weight:
Height: 6'3"
Type of body/build: Slim/compact/wirey Is thin but is deceptivly strong when he needs to be
Skin tone: 24
Skin type: somewhat oily
Shape of face: Angular, slightly rounded cheeks
Distinguishing Marks: None
Predominant feature:Hair color:
Distinguishable hair feature (bald, receding hairline, etc.):
Type of hair: Fine, curly
Character's typical hairstyle: Usually cut fairly short but has been known to neglect it and it grows long, usually to his shoulders.
Resembles:
Is s/he healthy: Usually, yes
If not, why not: The only reason his health would be in decline would be if he overextended his power, which tends to cause internal injuries.
Physical disabilities: None
FAVORITES:
Character's favorite color: Light blue
Character's least favorite color: red
Why: no specific reason
Favorite Music: Usually older music
Least favorite Music: Emo or rap
Why: Doesn't get the appeal
Food: Anything really
Literature: Classic novels
Expressions:
Favorite book: Anything by Jules Verne or H.G. Welles
Why? Classic sci-fi
Expletives:
Mode of transportation:
Daredevil or cautious? Cautious unless with Alice
Same when alone? Usually
HABITS:
Smokes: No
What?
When and how much?
Drinks: Occasionally
What? Nothing much harder than wine
When and how much? Usually with dinner
Hobbies: Studying is his main hobby
How does character spend a rainy day? Usually reading
BACKGROUND:
Hometown: Salem, Michigan
Type of childhood: Not one he would prefer. Fortunate but emotionally abusive at times
First memory: Playing with Alice
Most important childhood event that still affects him/her: Evelyn Marrying Grant
Why? Still haunted by Grant's strict version of child-rearing
Education: Salem Academy from pre-school on
Religion: Oiche
Finances: Well-off by virtue of the Weller money, as well as what he's earned from the Cavaliers
FAMILY:
Mother: Evelyn Russo-Weller
Relationship with her: Good but he's semi-resentful that she let Grant into their lives
Father: Grant Weller
Relationship with him: Extreamly difficult but very slowly improving
Siblings: Yes
How many? 2
Birth order: 1
Relationship with each: Alice--They're very close, have a somewhat symbiotic relationship and are co-dependant on one another. They are exact compliments of each other and people often refer to them as one entity they're together so much.
Anne--Strained somewhat by the preferential treatment that Anne gets from Grant before it was revealed that both Alice and Holden were his biological children as well. He is very protective of her and she doesn't appreciate it.
Children of siblings: none
Extended family?
Close?
Why or why not?
CHILDREN:
Does character have child(ren)?
How many children does character have?
Are all children with the same partner? If no, Why? If no, what is the custody arrangement?
How does character relate to his/her child(ren)?
Which child is character's favorite? Why?
(admit it or not, we all have one)
What is characters most favorite memory of his/her child(ren)? Why?
What is characters least favorite memory of his/her child(ren)? Why?
Is relatioinship with children important to character?
OCCUPATION
Where does Character work? With the Cavaliers of the Dark Covenant
For how long? Since he was 12
How does s/he feel about co-workers? Ambivilent towards most of them
Get along with co-workers? Yes, on the surface
Like his/her job? Loves it
Why or why not? Allows him to spend his time doing what he pleases which is mostly research and also allows him to keep watch over his sister
Character's dream job: The one he has
ATTITUDE:
Character's greatest fear: Losing control
Why? Because his power is Alpha rank, losing control of it or anything else could cause a second ice-age in the region he was in
What is the worst thing that could happen to him/her? Being exiled from the Dark Covenant
What single event would most throw character's life in complete turmoil? The death of his twin
Why? The close relationship they share is the most stable constant in his life, the lack of lack would probably destroy his spirit
Character is most at ease when: When reading in a room by himself
Most ill at ease when: In any room with Grant
Depressive or SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)? No
Priorities: Doing his job competently, Keeping his sister out of trouble and happy
Philosophy:
How s/he feels about self:
Past failure s/he would be embarrassed to have people know about:
Why?
If granted one wish, what would it be?
Why?
PERSONALITY:
Greatest source of strength in character's personality (whether s/he sees it as
such or not):
Greatest source of weakness in character's personality (whether s/he sees it as
such or not):
Character's soft spot:
Is this soft spot obvious to others?
If not, how does character hide it?
Biggest vulnerability:Which of the 7 deadly sins does your character fight (or give into, willingly or not)? (lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy, pride)
Which of the 7 virtues does your character have (or fight against)?
(chastity, abstinence, leberality, diligence, patience, kindness, humility)
TRAITS:
Optimist or pessimist: Why?
Introvert or extrovert: Why?
Drives and motivations:
Talents:
Extremely skilled at:
Extremely unskilled at:
Good characteristics:
Character flaws:
Mannerisms:
Peculiarities:
Biggest regret:
Minor regrets:
Biggest accomplishment:
Minor accomplishments:
Character's darkest secret:
Does anyone else know?
If yes, did character tell them?
If no, how did they find out?
SELF-PERCEPTION:
One word character would use to describe self:
One paragraph description of how character would describe self:
What does character consider best physical characteristic?
What does character consider worst physical characteristic?
Are these realistic assessments?
If not, why not?
How CHARACTER thinks others perceive him/her:
What four things would CHARACTER most like to change about self? (#1 most
important, #2 second most important, etc.)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Why?
If change #1 was made, would character be as happy as s/he thinks?
If not, why not?
INTERRELATION WITH OTHERS:
Is character divorced? Why?
If divorced, how many times?
Has character ever cheated on signficant other?
How does character relate to others?
How is s/he perceived by...
Strangers?
Friends?
Wife/Husband/Lover?
Hero/Heroine?
How does character view hero/heroine?
First impression: Why?
What happens to change this perception?
What do family/friends like most about character?
What do family/friends like least about character?
GOALS:
Immediate goals:
Long range goals:
How does character plan to accomplish goals?
How will other people around character be affected?
PROBLEMS/CRISIS:
How character reacts in a crisis:
How character faces problems:
Kinds of problems character usually runs into:
How character reacts to NEW problems:
How character reacts to change:
GENERAL:
Favorite clothing: Why?
Least favorite clothing: Why?
Jewelry:
Other accessories:
Drives:
Where does character live?
Where does character want to live?
Spending habits (frugal, spendthrift, etc): Why?
What does s/he do too much of?
Too little of?
Most prized possession: Why?
Play musical instrument? Which?
How did s/he learn?
UNCATEGORIZED:
Person character secretly admires:
Why?
Person character was most influenced by:
Why?
Most important person in character's life before story starts:
Why?