This is a bit embarrassing. I only just realized that the character profile I've been using for the past 10 years is totally different from the one linked here at the Prep! This one has just over 120 separate points on it so it might not be everyone's cup of tea, but I wanted to share it just in case anyone might find it useful!

It's a bit more multi-purpose (no references to traditional school, movies, sports in school, vehicles), so I've found it especially useful for sci-fi/fantasy, historical writing, and other stuff that's not contemporary fiction.

IN-DEPTH CHARACTER PROFILE

BASIC INFORMATION

Name:
Sex:
Age:
Birthplace:
Height:
Weight:
Eyes:
Hair:
Ethnic Background: .
Marital Status:

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Nickname:
Religion/Religious Background:
Social Class:
Education:
Children:
Health:
Physical Condition/Disabilities:
Friends:
Allies:
Enemies: .
Most Significant Other(s):
Community Status:
Pets:
Languages Spoken:
Intelligence:
Sexual Orientation:
Type Of Friends Preferred:
Type Of Lovers Preferred:
Name Transmits First Impression To Reader:
Reason/Meaning Behind Name:

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

Face/Eyes/Jaw/Lips/Chin:
Build/Body:
Distinguishing Marks:
Posture:
Appearance:
Hair:
Predominant Feature/What Noticed First:
Physical Aids?:
How They Walk:
Eye Shape/Color:
Sensitivity To Others Demonstrated Through The Eyes:

FAMILY BACKGROUND

Father:
Profession:
Living/Dead:

Mother:
Profession:
Living/Dead:

Parents' Marital Status:
Brothers:
Sisters:
Home Life/Childhood Experience:
Family Relations:
Family History:


PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS/CHARACTER TRAITS

Morals:
Ambitions, Aspirations, Desires:
Major Traits:
Minor Traits:
Outstanding Qualities:
Character Flaws/Weaknesses:
Character Strengths:
Habitual/Favorite Expressions:
Habitual Mannerisms:
Fears, Anxieties, Hangups:
Frustrations:
Complexes:
Temperament:
Emotions:
Attitude Toward Life:
Attitude Toward Death:
Leader/Follower/Dropout:
Most Cherished Beliefs/Values:
Worst Habit:
Highest Hope:
Preoccupations, Worries:
Biggest Source Of Pride:
Biggest Source Of Shame Or Defeat:
Dialogue:
How They Talk/Speech Patterns (Diction, Tone, Speed, Pitch):
Direct Statement Of Thoughts:
Body Language/Posture:
Gestures:
Perception Of Others:
Evaluations Of Others:
Reactions To Others:
Involvement With Objects:
Attitude Toward Opposite Sex:
How They Handle Crisis:
Memories, Dreams:
How They Protect Themselves:
Public Persona:
Daily Habits:
How They Dance:
Pet Peeves:
Ways Of Dealing With Children Or Those In Inferior Positions:
Eating Habits (When, What, How):
Heroes:
Motivational Patterns/What Gets Them Going:
Landscape Observations--We Are A Product Of Where We Live:
Point Of View (Neurosis, Self-Absorbed, What Noticed First In A Room,
Perspective):
Degree Of Intensity = Pace Of Life:
Attention To Detail/Degree Of Concentration:
Confidence Factor:
Generosity:
Handicaps:
How They Treat People They Like:
How They Treat People They Dislike:
How They React When Angry/Upset:
Self-Value/How They See Themselves:
Personality Type:
How They'd Describe Themselves:
Do They See Themselves As Happy/Satisfied?:
Do They See Themselves As A Hero?:
Sense Of Humor:
Most Instructive/Meaningful Experience:
Attitude Toward Sex/Sexual Values:
Attitude Toward Religion:
Attitude Toward Politics:
Attitude Toward Authority:
Ethnic Considerations:
Attitude Toward Money:
Attitude Toward Work:
Attitude Toward Play:
Attitude Toward Their Looks:
Opinion As A Soldier/Fighter:
Feelings Toward Family:
Feelings Toward Friends:
Feelings Toward Enemies:
Secrets:
Philosophy Of Life (In A Phrase):