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JeoparDossier, a tool for Character Development
Based on the format of the old "Jeopardy" game show.*
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What is the subject's favourite movie?
Who is the subject's favourite movie star?
How tall is the subject?
How old is the subject?
Is the subject sociable, or a loner?
How would you describe this person's weight, or size?
What is this person's ethnic or geographic origin?
How does the subject like to dress?
Does the subject have any distinguishing physical characteristics?
Does the subject have any notable behavioural quirks?
What is the subject's personal history?
What is the subject's romantic history?
What does the subject do for a living?
What special skills (if any) does the subject possess?
Does the subject have a moral code, or code of conduct?
What is this person's typical day / night like?
Who (if anyone) does the subject work for?
What is the subject's favourite drink?
Is the subject attractive, physically?
Does the subject smoke? And if so, what?
Does the subject swear a lot?
Is the subject honest?
Does the subject have living relatives?
Is the subject's domestic situation a happy one?
What are the subject's interests, or hobbies?
How would you describe the subject's personality, or character?
Can / Does the subject use a gun?
Where does / did the subject go to school?
Is the subject in a relationship, at the moment?
Does the subject use drugs?
What kind of music does the subject like?
Who is / are the subject's favourite musicians?
Does the subject have work-related outside interests?
What is the subjects relationship to / with the other subjects?
Does the subject have a coda, motto, or world view?
What is the subject's workplace like?
*With special thanks to Melanie Anne Phillips, co-creator of Dramatica Pro, and creator of the StoryWeaver software. This was inspired by a writing exercise she suggested.