Hey guys, Potato here. I am just posting some questions that you might want to ask your character(s) whether they're already made or in the process. I hope it helps. Sometimes, it helps me to develop the herd I create.

Who They Are


Who are your characters friends and family? Who does she surround herself/himself with? Who are the people your character is closest to? Who does she/he wish she/he were closest to?

Where was your character born? Where has she/he lived since then? Where does she/he call home?

Where does your character go when hes angry?

What is her/his biggest fear? Who has she/he told this to? Who would she/he never tell this to? Why?

Does she/he have a secret?

What makes your character laugh out loud?

When has your character been in love? Had a broken heart?

What is one strong memory that has stuck with your character from childhood? Why is it so powerful and lasting?


What is the Morality



What one act in your past are you most ashamed of? What one act in your past are you most proud of?

Have you ever been in an argument before? Over what, with who, and who won?

Have you ever been in a physical fight before? Over what, with who, and who won?

What do you feel most strongly about?

What do you pretend to feel strongly about, just to impress people?

What trait do you find most admirable, and how often do you find it?

Do you have any feelings in general that you are disturbed by? What are they? Why do they disturb you?

Do you think the future is hopeful? Why?

What's the worst thing that can be done to another person? Why?

What's the worst thing you could actually do to someone you hated?

Are you a better leader or follower? Why do you think that?

What is your responsibility to the world, if any? Why do you think that?

Do you think redemption is possible? If so, can anyone be redeemed, or are there only certain circumstances that can be? If not, why do you think nothing can redeem itself?

Is it okay for you to cry? When was the last time you cried?

What do you think is wrong with MOST people, overall?



Let us Dive Deeper



What emotion best describes your character?

What emotion does your character evoke in others?

What does your character need most?

What is your character’s goal in life?

How does your character believe this goal can be accomplished?

What values does your character hold?

How does your character present themselves?

What are your character’s means?

What are your character's personal tastes?

What are your character's opinions?

What is your character's comfort zone?

Who has had the biggest impact on your character's life?

What are some of your character's unexpected quirks?

How does your character want to die?


I hope these help, I use these question prompts (I have them saved from an author friend) when creating characters for anything really. Have a fun time!