Define the character’s role
Choose the character’s goal
Decide the character’s motivation
Establish the character’s personality traits
Set the character’s strengths
Set the character’s weaknesses
Determine the character’s background
Define the character’s appearance
Create the character’s voice
Give the character habits or quirks
Build the character’s relationships
Add internal conflict
Add external conflict
Define the character’s values
Create a character arc
Make the character consistent
Add unique details
Test the character in different situations