I have created character profiles for my two main characters and for a supporting character. This gives me a better idea of who they are and what they will be like in the situations I'm putting them in.
Aiden / the Driver:
(Name meaning: Fire)
Traits:
- Unorganised
- Easy going
- Cheerful
- Casual dresser
- Good looking
- Caring
- Age of early 20s
- Lives in a shared house
Occupation:
- University student: Sport and Exercise Management
Interests:
- Enjoys listening to indie music
- Favourite TV/film genres are comedy & action
- Video games
- Socialising with friends at the pub
- Playing football with his team
Flaws:
- Untidy
- Can be immature at times
- Not often punctual
Friends & Family:
- Immediate family: mum, dad, younger sister
- Middle class upbringing
- Close to family
- Mix of female and male friends from previously being at school and from university
- Popular
- Lives with friends from university
Fears:
- Anything happening to his family
- Not succeeding after university
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Nina / the Injured:
(Name meaning: Strong)
Traits:
- Organised
- Perfectionist
- Well presented
- Good looking
- Neat
- Kind
- Age of early 20s
- Lives with a friend
Occupation:
- Office assistant at an advertising company
Interests:
- Enjoys listening to pop & indie music
- Favourite TV/film genres are drama & thriller
- Reading drama and romance novels
- Socialising with friends at bars, cafes and pubs
- Her job and working her way up in the industry
Flaws:
- Slightly too obsessive
- Struggles to relax
Friends & Family:
- Immediate family: mum & dad
- Middle class upbringing
- Close to family, especially father
- Mostly female friends
- Small amount of very close friends from previously being at school and from work
- Lives with best friend from university
Fears:
- Not succeeding in her career
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Tony / the Boyfriend:
(Name meaning: Thriving)
Traits:
- Organised
- Sensitive
- Well presented
- Good looking
- Age of mid 20s
- Lives alone
Occupation:
- IT administrator
Interests:
- Enjoys listening to classic rock music
- Favourite TV/film genres are drama & action
- Socialising with friends at pubs
- Watching rugby
Flaws:
- Crumbles in upsetting situations
- Unreliable
- Can be selfish
Friends & Family:
- Immediate family: mum & dad
- Middle class upbringing
- Average relationship with family
- Mostly male friends
- A small amount of close friends from work and from previously being at university
Fears:
- Anything ruining his comfortable life
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I've found this very helpful for my script.
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