Reveal
character in what they say, what other say about them, what they do
How
was the character shaped by history?
By
politics, by religion or by the influences around them
Glasses
hair style dress
Any objects that are important to them
How
would they behave someplace else?
What
would be their favorite photograph of themselves?
Do your characters day dream?
How
does their talk reveal their class?
What
are their wishes for themselves?
What
secrets do they have?
Do
they have any major disappointments, failures or regrets?
What
do they want and what’s at stake? What’s at stake should be heart breaking
What
set their journey in motion?
What
are the things they love to do in a moment of joy?
Do
they have any goals?
What
kind of cause does the character care about?
What
would crush them?
What
would kill them?
What
would be completely out of character for them?
What
is their time and place?
Where
would they fit in time?
Do they have any conflicting desire?
Do
they have any inconsistencies in character?
Is
there any transformation of change in their character?
Is
there a moment of grace?
Is
there a moment of deeper understanding?