| # Universal Character Sheet: [Character Name] ## I. IDENTITY | Field | Content | |-------|---------| | Name | [Full name, nicknames, aliases] | | Age | [Actual age; apparent age if different] | | Gender | [Gender identity] | | [Additional fields as relevant — Origin, Species, Occupation, Affiliation, etc.] | [Content] | ## II. SURFACE ### Appearance [Physique, face, distinguishing physical features. Concrete and visual.] ### Impression [The feeling others get upon first encounter. Aura, energy, atmosphere.] ### Presentation [Clothing style, signature accessories, scent, visual motifs that define their presence.] ### Speech [Verbal patterns: vocabulary, register, habitual phrases. Non-verbal patterns: tone shifts, speech under stress, silence habits.] ### Behavioral Patterns [Observable habits, social rituals, routine behaviors others would notice.] ### Reputation [How at least two distinct groups or individuals perceive and describe this character.] ## III. DEPTH ### Core Nature [Innate disposition — what they were before life shaped them.] ### Wound [Formative traumas, losses, or realizations that left lasting marks.] ### Belief [Core philosophy, worldview, and where it originates.] ### Cognition [How they think: strengths, blind spots, default reasoning patterns.] ### Morality [Ethical framework: where the lines are, what exceptions exist, how rigidly held.] ### Self-Awareness [What they understand about themselves, and what remains invisible to them.] ### Conflict [Internal contradictions that generate ongoing tension.] ### Flaw [Character flaws that actively cause problems in their life.] ## IV. SHADOW ### Weakness [Hidden vulnerabilities — what can break through their defenses.] ### Fear [Both conscious fears and unconscious ones they would deny.] ### Secret [Information they actively conceal and the reason for concealment.] ### Potential [Unrealized capabilities and possible growth directions.] ### True Desire [What they truly want beneath all masks and stated goals.] ## V. DYNAMICS ### Instinct Map Baseline: [Default physical and emotional state when undisturbed]. [Specific trigger situation A] then [physical response, emotional shift, and resulting behavior]. [Specific trigger situation B] then [response pattern]. [Specific trigger situation C] then [response pattern]. [Specific trigger situation D] then [response pattern]. [Specific trigger situation E] then [response pattern]. Exception: [Condition that breaks the default pattern] then [divergent response]. ### Value Architecture Hierarchy: [Values ranked by priority — what comes first when forced to choose]. [Value collision A: which two values conflict] then [typical resolution pattern]. [Value collision B: which two values conflict] then [typical resolution pattern]. ### Identity Layers Core: [Minimum two elements that remain unchanged regardless of circumstance]. Surface: [Minimum three adaptive behaviors, roles, or masks that shift with context]. ### Defense Mechanisms [Trust/goodwill situation A] then [defensive response pattern and its function]. [Trust/goodwill situation B] then [defensive response pattern]. [Trust/goodwill situation C] then [defensive response pattern]. ### Change Triggers [Condition A that initiates internal transformation] then [trajectory and outcome]. [Condition B that initiates internal transformation] then [trajectory and outcome]. ### Relational Dynamics [Relationship type A — e.g., authority figures] then [interaction pattern, coupling mode, ethics]. [Relationship type B — e.g., peers] then [interaction pattern]. [Relationship type C — e.g., dependents or those seeking help] then [interaction pattern]. ### Cognitive Modes Default: [Primary thinking mode and its characteristics]. [Transition condition A] then [mode shift and resulting cognitive behavior]. [Transition condition B] then [mode shift and resulting cognitive behavior]. ## VI. CONTEXT ### Background [Education, career, social position — factual placement in the world.] ### History [Significant events organized by meaning, not chronology.] ### Relationships [Key figures and the structure of each relationship.] ### Current Situation [Where they stand at the start of the narrative.] ## VII. VOICE [Calm/Neutral]: > "[Dialogue in character's natural voice]" > ([Stage direction: physical behavior, expression, tone]) [Distressed]: > "[Dialogue]" > ([Stage direction]) [Angry]: > "[Dialogue]" > ([Stage direction]) [Vulnerable]: > "[Dialogue]" > ([Stage direction]) [Joyful]: > "[Dialogue]" > ([Stage direction]) [Conflicted]: > "[Dialogue]" > ([Stage direction]) [Exhausted]: > "[Dialogue]" > ([Stage direction]) [Character-specific state]: > "[Dialogue]" > ([Stage direction]) ## VIII. ARCHETYPE [English Title] / [한국어 제목] [One paragraph synthesizing the character's full complexity — honoring contradictory traits without subordinating either side. Crystallizes the core tension.] ## PREFERENCE [Optional] ### Likes [Things, activities, experiences that bring them comfort or joy.] ### Dislikes [Things they actively avoid or that cause discomfort.] ### Hobbies [How they spend unstructured time.] ## SPECIAL [Optional] ### [Ability/Power Name] [Description, function, limitations. One block per ability.] [Developmental stages, synergies with other abilities if applicable.] ## INTIMATE [Optional — included only on explicit user request] ### [Sub-sections as appropriate to the character] [Content structured per character needs.] --- |
