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Body and Appearance
1. Describe the character's height and build. Is he heavyset, thin, short, rangy?
Luke is tiny and well built. There's an emphasis on the tiny, really; in actuality he's about 5'4, but the way his body is filled out makes him seem smaller, somehow. He's actually pretty muscular-- not to the point where he's a body builder, but enough so that one can admire his arms and his abs. Nothing like a six pack, but. He has one of those bodies where he has to do a lot of exercise to keep it that way, but it looks good when he does. Right now, he's a bit underfed and he looks it; no bones sticking out, but he's probably a few pounds under a weight that is healthy for a guy his age.
2. How old is he?
23
3. Describe his posture. Does he carry himself well or does he slouch?
As most people this generation tend to do, he slouches a little. He doesn't have terrible posture, because when he was younger, his mother would smack at him until he stood up straight, but since he's been away from home, he's allowed himself to hunch slightly. He actually does it more when he's around people he doesn't know-- and a lot of the time, his posture is what makes him seem so tiny.
4. How is his health? Is he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities?
He's very fit, and he exercises quite a bit, and his body reflects that. He's healthy, doesn't get sick very often, but when he does get sick, he gets really sick, like deathly-flu ill.
5. How does he move? Is he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid?
Hesitantly. Luke's not really shy, per se, but he can be timid in crowds of people. His movements tend to reflect that, and he keeps his head down, out of the way. He's the kind of person who will wait forever against the wall for everybody to pass by before trying to get across to the other side.
6. How attractive is this character physically? How does he perceive himself in the mirror?
Luke is actually pretty good looking, kind of boyish, but cute overall. He doesn't really think of himself as good looking, but he doesn't think of himself as ugly, either. He's plain in his own mind, and honestly? It's not something he's worried about. He gets up, takes a shower and lets his hair dry the way it wants to-- and it's cut short enough so that it just falls into place. He's got a very cute smile, though, and it's easy to tell when he's being sincere because of it. But really, appearance is not something he worries about, much to Everett's chagrin. Most of the time, he'll just throw on whatever is available and clean and go.
7. Describe his complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred?
Light and clear. Luke doesn't really have anything unusual about his skin, except for maybe the fact that he's generally pretty tan. He tans well.
8. Describe his hair: color, texture, style.
This is kind of just a gif of Luke in general, because he does this sort of thing all the time, but that's about how his hair goes. It sticks up. Here's another good example. It's also ridiculously soft, like baby hair, and very thin.
9. What color are his eyes?
A soft sort of chocolate brown.
10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features?
Not really. He wears contacts?
11. What are his chief tension centers?
The middle of his back and his neck. Especially his neck, right where the neck and shoulders meet.
12. What is the character's wardrobe like? Casual, dressy, utilitarian? Bright colors, pastels, neutrals? Is it varied, or does he have six of the same suit?
SO MUCH PLAID-- no, he's very calm when he's dressed. Clothes don't matter that much to him, but he does have stuff that he prefers to wear, like a plaid shirt with a white shirt underneath, with some jeans. Simple, casual, fitting. He has a lot of plaid shirts, and lots of sweats and tee shirts with funny quotes and stuff on them.
13. Do his clothes fit well? Does he seem comfortable in them?
They do. And yes.
14. Does he dress the same on the job as he does in his free time? If not, what are the differences?
Well, he dresses in the uniform that his job requires him to.
15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando?
Oh, boxers, for sure. Not that anybody ever sees them except for Ev because Luke is modest, okay.
Speech
1. What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse?
2. How does he normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does he talk easily, or does he hesitate?
3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics?
4. What language/s does he speak, and with how much fluency?
5. Does he switch languages or dialects in certain situations?
6. Is he a good impromptu speaker, or does he have to think about his words?
7. Is he eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change?
Mental and Emotional
1. How intelligent is this character? Is he book-smart or street-smart?
2. Does he think on his feet, or does he need time to deliberate?
3. Describe the character's thought process. Is he more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical?
4. What kind of education has the character had?
5. What are his areas of expertise? What, if anything, is he interested in learning more about?
6. Is he an introvert or an extrovert?
7. Describe the character's temperament. Is he even-tempered or does he have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven?
8. How does he respond to new people or situations? Is he suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic?
9. Is he more likely to act, or to react?
10. Which is his default: fight or flight?
11. Describe the character's sense of humor. Does he appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks?
12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does he deal with them?
13. What moments in this character's life have defined him as a person?
14. What does he fear?
15. What are his hopes or aspirations?
16. What is something he doesn't want anyone to find out about him?
Relationships
1. Describe this character's relationship with his parents.
2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like?
3. Are there other blood relatives to whom he is close? Are there ones he can't stand?
4. Are there other, unrelated people whom he considers part of his family? What are his relationships with them?
5. Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet?
6. Does he have other close friends?
7. Does he make friends easily, or does he have trouble getting along with people?
8. Which does he consider more important: family or friends?
9. Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has he been married more than once?
10. Is he currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse?
11. Who was his first crush? Who is his latest?
12. What does he look for in a romantic partner?
13. Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does he relate to them? If no, does he want any?
14. Does he have any rivals or enemies?
15. What is the character's sexual orientation? Where does he fall on the Kinsey scale?
16. How does he feel about sex? How important is it to him?
17. What are his turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits?
Beliefs
1. Do you know your character's astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does he fit type?
2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in his life?
3. Does this character have a personal code of morals or ethics? If so, how did that begin? What would it take to compromise it?
4. How does he regard beliefs that differ from his? Is he tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent?
5. What prejudices does he hold? Are they irrational or does he have a good reason for them?
Daily Life
1. What is the character's financial situation? Is he rich, poor, comfortable, in debt?
2. What is his social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected him?
3. Where does he live? House, apartment, trailer? Is his home his castle or just a place to crash? What condition is it in? Does he share it with others?
4. Besides the basic necessities, what does he spend his money on?
5. What does he do for a living? Is he good at it? Does he enjoy it, or would he rather be doing something else?
6. What are his interests or hobbies? How does he spend his free time?
7. What are his eating habits? Does he skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods?
Associations
Which of the following do you associate with the character, or which is his favorite:
1. Color?
2. Smell?
3. Time of day?
4. Season?
5. Book?
6. Music?
7. Place?
8. Substance?
9. Plant?
10. Animal?
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