ocloredump | Character Survey: Charlotte

Body and Appearance
1. Describe the character's height and build. Are they heavyset, thin, short, rangy?

2. How old are they? Old. Charlotte came into being the second that Gods and humans realized there would be an end to things. They're not just death, they're the moment all life ceases to exist - including Charlotte themself.

3. Describe their posture. Do they carry themself well or do they slouch?

4. How is their health? Are they fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities? Unless you count the haphazard way they handled creating their body (by basically shoving organs in a box like spaghetti, among other things), Charlotte has an average 'human' body.

5. How do they move? Are they clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid? Charlotte moves fluidly and seemingly with grace for someone as tall and awkward as they are. However their body tends to 'glitch' in odd ways, usually out of the corner of someone's eye. It may seem like Charlotte has moved in one direction, only to snap back into place when properly observed. This is due to the fact the human mind cannot understand their true form and these 'glitches' are the result of it leaking through Charlotte's fake body.

6. How attractive is this character physically? How do they perceive themself in the mirror? Charlotte personally doesn't perceive themself. To them this body is a container, nothing more or less. They'd be kind of confused if someone found them attractive, honestly.

7. Describe their complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred? White. Not Caucasian but literally white. The only marks on their skin are the dark eye-bags under their eyes and stitching around their throat. Touching their skin is like touching very cold, semi-firm rubber.

8. Describe their hair: color, texture, style. They have long black hair they keep in a braid. It feels like straw but looks well-maintained.

9. What color are their eyes? Bright pink. They will never blink.

10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features? Charlotte has a pair of curved horns on the side of their head and bone wings. Both weirdly feel like velvet.

11. What are their chief tension centers? They don't have any. Charlotte is fairly detached from what their body experiences - to them it's like looking at a mountain from the wrong end of a pair of binoculars.

12. What is the character's wardrobe like? Casual, dressy, utilitarian? Bright colors, pastels, neutrals? Is it varied, or do they have six of the same suit? They wear a long-sleeved white shirt and black pants with suspenders. It totally doesn't feel like flesh on contact.

13. Do their clothes fit well? Do they seem comfortable in them?

14. Does he dress the same on the job as he does in his free time? If not, what are the differences?

15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando? ;)

Speech
1. What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse? Yes. When it comes to Charlotte's voice the human mind fills in how they sound for each unique person because they don't actually have a voice. So they sound like an AI-generated version of somebody someone else knows.

2. How do they normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Do they talk easily, or do they hesitate?

3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics? Sometimes it may seem like Charlotte is tasting what words sound like, repeating ones that they find interesting.

4. What language/s does he speak, and with how much fluency?

5. Does he switch languages or dialects in certain situations?

6. Is he a good impromptu speaker, or does he have to think about his words?

7. Is he eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change?

Mental and Emotional
1. How intelligent is this character? Is he book-smart or street-smart?

2. Does he think on his feet, or does he need time to deliberate?

3. Describe the character's thought process. Is he more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical?

4. What kind of education has the character had?

5. What are his areas of expertise? What, if anything, is he interested in learning more about? The human language interests Charlotte

6. Is he an introvert or an extrovert?

7. Describe the character's temperament. Is he even-tempered or does he have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven?

8. How does he respond to new people or situations? Is he suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic?

9. Is he more likely to act, or to react?

10. Which is his default: fight or flight?

11. Describe the character's sense of humour. Does he appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humour? Bathroom humour? Pranks?

12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does he deal with them?

13. What moments in this character's life have defined him as a person?

14. What does he fear?

15. What are their hopes or aspirations? To hang out with humanity until the heat death of the universe.

16. What is something he doesn't want anyone to find out about him?

Relationships
1. Describe this character's relationship with his parents.

2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like?

3. Are there other blood relatives to whom he is close? Are there ones he can't stand?

4. Are there other, unrelated people whom he considers part of his family? What are his relationships with them?

5. Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet?

6. Does he have other close friends?

7. Does he make friends easily, or does he have trouble getting along with people?

8. Which does he consider more important: family or friends?

9. Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has he been married more than once?

10. Is he currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse?

11. Who was his first crush? Who is his latest?

12. What does he look for in a romantic partner?

13. Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does he relate to them? If no, does he want any?

14. Does he have any rivals or enemies?

15. What is the character's sexual orientation? Where does he fall on the Kinsey scale?

16. How does he feel about sex? How important is it to him?

17. What are his turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits?

Beliefs
1. Do you know your character's astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does he fit type?

2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in his life?

3. Does this character have a personal code of morals or ethics? If so, how did that begin? What would it take to compromise it?

4. How does he regard beliefs that differ from his? Is he tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent?

5. What prejudices does he hold? Are they irrational or does he have a good reason for them?

Daily Life
1. What is the character's financial situation? Is he rich, poor, comfortable, in debt?

2. What is his social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected him?

3. Where does he live? House, apartment, trailer? Is his home his castle or just a place to crash? What condition is it in? Does he share it with others?

4. Besides the basic necessities, what does he spend his money on?

5. What does he do for a living? Is he good at it? Does he enjoy it, or would he rather be doing something else?

6. What are his interests or hobbies? How does he spend his free time?

7. What are his eating habits? Does he skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods?

Associations
Which of the following do you associate with the character, or which is his favorite:

1. Colour? Pink
2. Smell?
3. Time of day? Dawn
4. Season?
5. Book?
6. Music?
7. Place?
8. Substance? Cloud slime
9. Plant?
10. Animal?

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