Define the character’s role
Choose the character’s name
Decide the character’s age
Set the character’s gender
Create the character’s appearance
Determine the character’s personality
Give the character strengths
Give the character weaknesses
Establish the character’s goals
Define the character’s backstory
Set the character’s relationships
Decide the character’s motivation
Create the character’s voice
Choose the character’s habits
Add the character’s fears
Define the character’s values
Decide the character’s flaws
Place the character in a setting
Create the character’s conflict
Refine the character’s growth arc