Once again I’m using this character development sheet , she has many other free printables to help you get your story idea off the ground.
Today I’m filling in more characteristics of Ian Greenwahl, a minor character in my first novel. I have fallen in love with Ian as I’ve written him so I’m excited to add some depth to him.
Ian Greenwahl – American – mid 20’s – oldest of two children, one sister – inherited the estate from his late father
Optimist or Pessimist – Why? – A quiet/hesitant optimist.
Introvert or extrovert. Why? – Introvert. Prefers to be at home reading or volunteering at the orphanage.
Drives and motivations : wants to take proper care of the estate his father passed to him; wants to improve the lives of orphans.
Talents:
Extremely skilled at : putting people at ease – including children,
Extremely unskilled at : flirting , shameless flattery
Good characteristics : steady, good listener, honourable, always ready to help, honest
Character flaws : a bit of a perfectionist, finds it hard to forgive certain flaws in others (list!), takes him a while to trust, can be too honest at times
Mannerisms : upright stance, uses facial expressions to get his point across
Peculiarities: doesn’t enjoy large gatherings (bad for a man of his social standing),
Biggest regret: something to do with his father? both his parents? an orphan?
Minor regrets:
Biggest accomplishments: the building of a new orphanage?
Minor accomplishments: didn’t he row in college? or how about mastered fencing?
Character’s darkest secret: does he feel responsible for parents’ deaths?
Does anyone else know? no
If yes, did character tell them?
If no, how did they find out?
Have you been working on a project lately?
~Laura
the start of a good life 
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