I found this online on an author's webpage.http://www.ranunes.com/forWriters-CreatingRealisticCharacters.php
This is the character sketch she uses on every one of her characters.(even minor)
I've applied it in my novel, and found it super useful to know even trivial information about secondary characters. It has opened up a flood gate of ideas.
Anyway, thought I'd share the wealth. Feel free to copy paste.
~Sheena
Character Sketch
Name (and reason for name):
Physical attributes:
Frequently used expressions:
Frequently used facial expression or other physical gesture:
Education:
Financial status:
Main goal (dream) at this point in time (will likely change over course of novel):
Secondary goals:
Family:
Friends:
Place of residence (city, house, etc.):
Worst past experience:
Best past experience:
Favorite foods:
Hobbies:
Habits (bad and good):
Any other information:
[This message has been edited by shimiqua (edited June 04, 2010).]