The Bio Checklist

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Permission granted from Amber of WF for this to be re-posted here. All credit, every single drop, goes to her.

The Bio Checklist
Companion to "Writing a Bio"

Author: Amber
Level: All
Type of RPG: All

Just a brief checklist of things to take into consideration.

General
[ ] Type of char is not banned
[ ] Realistic name
[ ] Reasonable age

Physical
[ ] Eyes - are they expressive, etc.
[ ] Hair or fur - color, length, texture
[ ] Facial shape
[ ] Facial expressiveness
[ ] Special features (scars, etc.)
[ ] Build
[ ] Walk
[ ] Body language
[ ] Voice (including expressiveness)
[ ] Aura or overall feel
[ ] Nationality - human and humanoid only
[ ] Skin tone - human and humanoid only
[ ] Figure - human and humanoid only
[ ] Dress - human and humanoid only

Personality
[ ] 5 good traits
[ ] 5 bad traits
[ ] Relationships to others
[ ] View on love
[ ] View on hatred
[ ] Religious beliefs
[ ] Likes and dislikes
[ ] How emotions are induced
[ ] Moral values
[ ] How emotions are displayed
[ ] Habits and mannerisms
[ ] Hobbies and interests
[ ] Dealing with stress, pressure, or exhaustion
[ ] Dealing with rejection or betrayal
[ ] Dealing with unwanted love
[ ] Dealing with disappointment
[ ] Views on loyalty and friendship

History
[ ] NOT A SOB STORY
[ ] Introduction of parents
[ ] Childhood and behavior during childhood
[ ] Relationship to parents during childhood
[ ] Relationship to others during childhood
[ ] Childhood aspirations
[ ] Formative incidents
[ ] Relating to personality
[ ] Adolescence and behavior during adolescence
[ ] Relationship to parents during adolescence
[ ] Relationship to others during adolescence
[ ] Aspirations during adolescence
[ ] Formative incidents
[ ] Relating to personality
[ ] Adulthood and behavior during adulthood
[ ] Relationship to others during adulthood
[ ] Level of satisfaction with life and lifestyle
[ ] No unnecessary anecdotes
[ ] Plot of site is taken into account