The new, improved character survey of DOOM
Body and Appearance
1. Describe the character's height and build. Is he heavyset, thin, short, rangy? Severus Snape is 6' 1" and skinny. While his build is not completely devoid of muscle he tends to rely more on his wits than his brawn.
2. How old is he?
dramadramaduck: 31
rubycity_rp: 38
3. Describe his posture. Does he carry himself well or does he slouch?
Snape tends to walk around with head held high.
4. How is his health? Is he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities?
He's of decent health. While one might not call him 'fit' he certainly isn't out of shape.
5. How does he move? Is he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid?
His movements tend to be quite fluid except when agitated - then his movements are quick and sharp.
6. How attractive is this character physically? How does he perceive himself in the mirror?
Others may find Snape attractive but he does not dwell on his looks. He knows he is nothing to write home about but doesn't really seem to care as he places more importance on brains than looks.
7. Describe his complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred?
His skin is as white as a damn snow drift. As for markings - his left arm bears the Dark Mark from his time as a Death Eater. He likely has other scars on his body from battles but they are not mentioned in canon.
8. Describe his hair: color, texture, style.
Snape's hair is pitch black and nearly shoulder length. While it appears greasy it is, most of the time, clean - his hair just lacks volume of any sort. It does, however, become somewhat curly and wavy when it gets longer than usual.
9. What color are his eyes?
Black - black as black can get
10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features?
A rather large, hooked nose
11. What are his chief tension centers?
12. What is the character's wardrobe like? Casual, dressy, utilitarian? Bright colors, pastels, neutrals? Is it varied, or does he have six of the same suit?
Snape is never seen out of his black robes. He has a high-collar button-up long coat with a white undershirt that he always wears along with black trousers and shoes. When he is traveling or the weather turns chilly he dons black traveling robes.
13. Do his clothes fit well? Does he seem comfortable in them?
Surprisingly enough, yes
14. Does he dress the same on the job as he does in his free time? If not, what are the differences?
The same - all the time
15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando?
I'm going with boxers
Speech
1. What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse?
2. How does he normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does he talk easily, or does he hesitate?
3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics?
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?
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 humor. Does he appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? 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 his hopes or aspirations?
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. Color?
2. Smell?
3. Time of day?
4. Season?
5. Book?
6. Music?
7. Place?
8. Substance?
9. Plant?
10. Animal?
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