Biography of Sorcha
My first attempt at a Bio for one of the main characters in my novel.
CHARACTER BIO TEMPLATE
Name: Sorcha Torteval
Age: 22 Birthplace: Thoradin
Height: 5’
Weight: 115lbs
Hair color: black
Eye Color: green
Overall physical condition: petite, short black hair
Sense of humor: quirky and dry, sarcastic/irreverent, cavalier, a bit crass
Likes: painting/the arts
Dislikes: misogyny
Education: schooled in a royal house with tutors
Work experience: none
Love interest: anyone that interests her at the moment/Arigold later in the story
Parents/family history: Royal house of Thoradin
Hobbies: painting
Description of home environment: palace
Seen by others as: cocky or arrogant, witty and semi-masculine
Ambitions/dreams: to leave Thoradin. To connect with someone on a deeper level, to paint. To get involved with some aspect of politics that allows for drama.
Philosophy of life: life is to be enjoyed – food, drink, and pleasure are high on her priority list
Temperament: a bit cavalier, and air of confidence, smart, crass, flippant described by her brother “like some of the men”
Fears: that she will let someone close enough to love her/hurt her
Social Skills: She’s bold, open, and confident, a bit spoiled
What makes character happy? She likes “the chase” and likes to get her way
What makes character sad? Oppression
What makes character laugh? Intelligent humor
What makes character cry? injustice
What makes character angry? Having to pretend submission in her patriarchal homeland
What secrets does the character have? A desire to be free of her brother’s shadow/wishes/familial obligations
Present problem: being torn between her lover and her brother
Type of clothing worn most often: breeches and blouses
Type of clothing most comfortable in: breeches and blouses
One line characterization: Witty, charming, intelligent
What do I like about the character & why: she isn’t afraid to say what she wants
What do I dislike about the character & why: she puts up a front too often
How does the character change during the story? She learns to love
What does the character want? Deep down: To learn more about herself
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