Character Questionnaire

Section 1 - Family:

  1. Describe a family member that your character visits occasionally (or a person who is like family to the character). Examples: mother who needs money; kindly grandfather; roguish brother.
  2. Describe a pivotal moment in your childhood. Examples: seeing an orc for the first time; gaining an apprenticeship; leaving home.
  3. What is the most important thing you learned during your childhood? Examples: the nobility are not always honorable; friendship is more important than money; it's mine if it's not nailed down.

Section 2 - Occupation:

  1. Why did your character decide on his current profession? Examples: naturally talented at it; will take him away from a bad situation; no other options available.
  2. Who did you associate with most when you were learning your current skills? Examples: the stern but fair teacher; your partner in crime; the old widow who gave you a place to sleep.
  3. Just before the game starts, what is your character doing? Examples: finishing up training in your chosen occupation; traveling through the wilderness; stealing from an arrogant merchant.

Section 3 - Relationships:

  1. Who is your best friend? Examples: another PC; the innkeeper's daughter; your dog.
  2. Name someone who you dislike, but had to associate with in the past. Examples: your stepfather; the apprentice jealous of your success; the only merchant within a two day journey of your residence.
  3. Name someone who you used to get along well with, but who you currently don't associate with. Examples: the mentor who kicked you out after you accidentally burned down the stable; the sister who was married off to a local noble; the old flame who wasn't interested in adventures and excitement.

Section 4 - Motivation:

  1. Name a one-time occurrance that would motivate you to perform a task. Examples: the death of a close friend; information on the location of a long-lost magic item; a large amount of money.
  2. Name something that will usually motivate you to perform a task. Examples: a desire for justice; curiosity; greed.
  3. What is your character's greatest ambition? Examples: become wealthy, drive evil from the land, live forever.

Section 5 - Personality:

  1. Name one redeeming quality of your character that is apparent to others (even if you don't actually have that quality). Examples: honesty; reliable; fun to be around.
  2. Name one redeeming quality of your character that may not be obvious to others (or that you actively hide from others). Examples: always helps a friend; gives to the needy; sends money back to his family.

© 2002 Casey McGirt


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