Need help with that pesky character you want to write but can't create a backstory for? Well, you need this! Give it a whirl and see how you go :) Just follow the instructions given!
1. In this quiz, you will come up with everything,
and I mean EVERYTHING, about your desired
character.
2. Well, I’ll be honest. I kinda stole this from someone
on DeviantArt and it really helped me with
developing my characters. It’s been an amazing aid
with my writing so I thought I would share it with
those of you who need help, too, and haven’t heard
about this awesome quiz yet.
I have to add that you should fill out these
questions in-character. Do it from their
perspective: “What would so-and-so say?” Do it like
this and you can’t really go wrong with this quiz!
3. What is your name? Nickname?
Why were you named that?
What is your gender?
What are you? (Human, wizard, robot, ect)
How old are you? What year were you born?
Do you wish you were older or younger?
What is your IQ? If you don’t know, guess.
4. What colour are your eyes? Do you like them?
What colour is your hair? Is it natural or dyed? Do
you like the colour?
Is your hair thick or thin? Straight or curly? Long
or short? How do you wear it?
How tall are you? Are you happy with your
height?
How much do you weigh? Are you happy with
your weight?
If female, what is your bra size? Are you happy
with this?
How would you describe your skin tone?
5. What is your body type?
Any birthmarks? Freckles or other marks?
Do you have any scars? From what?
Do you have any tattoos? Of what and where?
Do you have any other features that stand
out? Big nose? Almond eyes? Gap in teeth?
Do you have any unusual characteristics?
Any defining gestures? Bitings your lip?
Avoiding eye contact while speaking?
What do you like most about your
appearance?
6. What do you like least about your
appearance?
Overall, are you happy with your appearance?
Do you think you are attractive?
Do others think you are attractive?
7. What is your blood type?
Do you have any mental illness?
Do you have any disabilities?
Do you have any addictions?
Do you have any allergies or medical
problems?
Do you have any problems sleeping? What’s
wrong and why do you think that is?
8. Do you have any supernatural abilities? (If no,
skip this whole section.)
What exactly are your abilities?
When did you discover them?
Where did your abilities come from? Genes,
radiation?)
How do you use your abilities? (Speak a
language, wave a wand?)
How much control do you have over your
powers?
9. What does it cost you to use your abilities? (energy,
focus, blood?)
Can you die or pass out from overusing your abilities?
Have you reached your full potential?
Do you feel that your abilities are a blessing or a
hinderence? Would you trade or get rid of them if you
could?
Are you happy with the abilities you have?
Are your abilities secret?
Do many others have abilities where you come from?
The same ones?
Are yours stronger or weaker? Are yours unique in some
way?
10. What is your earliest childhood memory?
What is your happiest childhood memory?
What is your worst childhood memory?
What was your childhood like?
What were your childhood aspirations?
What is your most embarrassing memory?
What is the most frightening thing that has
ever happened to you?
Have you ever had a near-death experience?
What is the worst thing you have ever done?
11. Are you from Earth? If not, where are you
from or where do you live?
Where were you born? What is this place like?
Has anything life changing ever happened to
you?
Have you ever experienced anything
traumatic?
Do you have any serious regrets? What are
they? How would you act differently?
Have you ever lost someone you love? How?
12. What is your least favourite subject?
What is your favourite subject?
What were you best at?
Were you made fun of in school? Why?
What was your education like?
How much education have you received?
Are you still in school?
Did or do you like school?
Overall, how well did you do in school?
13. What do you do for a living?
Do you enjoy doing this?
Why do you do it? How did you end up doing
it?
Do you have any future goals for this job or
others?
How long have you done this job?
14. What are your parents’ names?
What do you parents do for a living?
Do you have any siblings? Older or younger?
Who are you closest to?
Is there anyone not in your immediate family
who you consider to be family?
Did/do you live with or commonly see
grandparents, cousins, or other relatives?
15. Are you married? Have you ever been?
Are you divorced? Have you ever been?
Do you have any children? How many? Hold
old? Who is the father?
Do you currently live with your family? If not,
when did you move out?
Do you have a good relationship with your
family?
16. Who is your best friend? (If two or more really
close friends, answer the next questions for
all.)
How did you meet? How long have you known
each other?
Why are you best friends? What about your
personalities work well together?
What are his/her greatest qualities? Flaws?
If of the opposite sex, have there ever been
any romantic feelings?
Other friends?
17. Who is your nicest friend?
Do you have many friends? If you have few
friends, why?
Do you have any enemies or frenemies?
Does anyone dislike you?
Do you dislike anyone?
Do you have any rivals?
18. What is your sexual orientation?
What is your current relationship status?
If single, have you ever had a romantic
relationship?
Do you want to be in a relationship?
Do you love anyone now? Have you ever?
If not in love, do you have a crush on anyone?
19. Do you know if anyone is in love or has a
crush on you?
Do you love anyone who does not love you
back? Have you ever?
Have you ever told anyone you loved them?
When? How?
Has anyone told you they loved you? When?
How?
Have you ever cheated on anyone?
20. Have you ever been cheated on?
Has anyone ever broken your heart?
Have you ever broken someone else’s heart?
Are you shy about relationships?
What do you do when you like someone? Tell
them? Give hints?
Are you a virgin?
Have you ever given or received a blowjob?
21. Have you ever kissed someone of the same
sex?
Do you have any quirks in the bedroom?
What kind of man/woman are you usually
attracted to?
What kind of lover do you prefer?
When did you last engage in any romantic or
sexual behaviour?
How many people have seen you naked?
22. Who do you love most in the world?
Who do you hate most?
Who could you not live without?
Who do you tell things to first?
Who knows all your secrets?
Who do you always argue with?
Who last told you they loved you? (Romantic
or not.)
Who did you last tell you loved them?
(Romantic or not.)
23. Have you ever punched anyone? Why?
Who do you go to for advice?
Who would you risk your life for?
Do you most respect?
Do you have any heroes or idols?
If you could kill someone and get away with it,
who would it be?
Are there any qualities in people or behaviours
that you just can’t stand?
Would you sacrifice your own happiness for
someone else? Anyone in particular?
24. What is a typical day like? Or is each day
different?
Are you a morning or a night person?
How do you usually dress?
Is there anything you keep with you at all
times?
Do you keep a diary? Why or why not?
Are you regularly in trouble or do you always
follow the rules?
25. Do you ever drink or get drunk?
Do you ever go to parties?
Describe your bedroom? What is in it? Is it
messy or neat?
What would you most like to change about
your life?
Are you happy with your life?
26. What is your religion? Any strong beliefs?
Are you very religious?
Are you superstitious?
What would you die before doing?
Do you have any strong political views?
Are you satisfied with the current government?
Why or why not?
What do you think of death and the afterlife?
What do you think of war?
Could you personally kill someone if it meant
saving others? Have you ever?
27. Do you snore?
Do you have any secrets?
Do you have many phobias? What are they?
How do you deal with physical pain? Have you
ever been seriously injured?
How do you cope with the deaths of people
you know?
Have you ever killed anyone? Why? How?
Have you ever seen anyone die? What
happened?
28. What do you live for? What keeps you going?
Can you speak more than one language? What
languages and why?
Do you have any bad habits?
Are you typically willing to help people who
ask you for it? To what extent would you
willingly help them?
What is your speaking style? (Fast, monotone,
loquacious?)
What are your insecurities?
Do you have any quirks or eccentricities?
29. Do you have any special natural abilities?
Do you have any combat training? Why?
What is the best compliment you could
receive?
If the entire world only had one night left,
what would you do? Who would you spend
your last hours with?
30. If you could know anything, what would it be?
If you could learn to do anything, even if its
impossible, what would it be? (No powers.)
If you could have one magic power, what
would it be? Why?
If you go one wish, without wishing for more
wishes, what would you wish for?
31. Are you a social person? Or do you prefer
solitude?
How would you describe your personality?
Are you an optimist, an idealist, a realist or a
pessimist?
Are you creative?
Do you like to take risks?
Are you usually an honest person?
How would you describe your personal
hygiene? Would others agree?
32. Do you think you dress well? Would others
agree?
Are you sentimental?
Are you openly emotional?
Are you a hard worker?
Are you a leader or a follower? Are you happy
with that?
Are you confident?
Are you easily embarrassed?
33. Are you introverted or extroverted?
Are you a stressed person?
Are you very proud?
How do you think other people see you?
What things do others say are your
weaknesses?
What do others say are your strengths?
34. Do people generally like or dislike you?
What do you think are your best qualities?
What do you think are your worst qualities?
Is there anything you would like to change
about yourself?
Overall, are you happy with yourself?
35. What is your favourite food?
What is your favourite drink?
What is your favourite colour?
What is your favourite animal?
What is your favourite book?
What is your favourite film/movie?
What is your favourite music genre?
What is your favourite childhood story?
What is your favourite weather?
What is your favourite season?
36. What is your dream holiday/vacation?
Do you like to travel or stay in one place?
Do you prefer the beach or the mountains?
Would you rather have a life full of adventure
or an uneventful life?
What is your favourite holiday?
What is your favourite flower?
What is your favourite sport? Do you like
sports?
What is your favourite curse word?
37. Do you prefer the city or the country?
Do you prefer baths or showers?
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Are you disgusted by anything?
Are you squeamish?
Regardless of skill, do you like, dancing, singing
or drawing? Anything else?
Do you enjoy art?
What would be the perfect day?
Do you have any hobbies?
What do you enjoy doing most?
38. When did you last feel happy? Why?
When did you last feel sad? Why?
When did you last feel angry? Why?
When did you last feel guilty? Why?
When was the last time you cried? Why?
When did you last see your family? Is this
amount of time normal?
39. When did you last do someone a favour? Who
and what was it?
When did you last confess something to
someone? What was it and to who?
When was the last time you were sick?
Who is the last personal you spoke to?
What was the last dream you can remember?
40. What is your current mood?
Where are you?
What colour are your nails/toenails?
What are you goals for this year?
Do you have any pets? What are their names?
What is your current health? Any injuries? From
what?
What is the nearest book to you?
Are you wanted for any crimes?
How many weapons are currently on your person?
41. Thank you for viewing this slideshow! If you
have any questions, would like some help or
just generally want a character, go to my
Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Moonwolf-
3000/289770894367845
Peace out!