# [Character Name]

## Identity
- Full name: 
- Nickname(s): 
- Age: 
- Role in story: [protagonist / deuteragonist / supporting / antagonist]

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## Appearance
- Physical description: 
- Distinctive features: 
- Typical clothing: 

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## Personality

### Core traits (permanent)
- [Trait 1]: [brief description]
- [Trait 2]: [brief description]
- [Trait 3]: [brief description]

### Strengths
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### Flaws
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### Fears
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### Desires
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## Background
[2-3 paragraphs of backstory relevant to the narrative]

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## Relationships
- [Character A]: [relationship type and dynamic]
- [Character B]: [relationship type and dynamic]

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## Speech patterns

### Voice characteristics
- Tone: [e.g., confident, hesitant, sarcastic]
- Register: [formal / casual / childlike]
- Pace: [quick / measured / slow]

### Verbal tics & expressions
- Favorite expressions: 
- Interjections: 
- Filler words: 

### Dialogue examples
> "[Example line that captures their voice]"

> "[Another example]"

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## Behavior patterns

### Under stress
[How they react to pressure]

### In conflict
[How they handle disagreements]

### When happy
[How they express joy]

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## Arc potential
[What growth or change is possible for this character]

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## Notes for writer
[Any specific guidance for portraying this character]
