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BODY AND APPEARANCE

1. Describe their height and build. Are they heavyset, thin, short, rangy?
2. How old are they?
3. Describe their posture. Do they carry themselves well or do they slouch?
4. How is their health? Are they fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities?
5. How do they move? Are they clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid?
6. How attractive are they physically? How do they perceive themselves in the mirror?
7. Describe their complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred?
8. Describe their hair: color, texture, style.
9. What color are their eyes?
10. Do they have any other noteworthy features?
11. What are their chief tension centers?
12. What is their wardrobe like? Casual, dressy, utilitarian? Bright colors, pastels, neutrals? Is it varied, or do they have six of the same outfit?
13. Do their clothes fit well? Do they seem comfortable in them?
14. Do they dress the same on the job as they do in their free time? If not, what are the differences?
15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando?

SPEECH

1. What does their voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse?
2. How do they normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Do they talk easily, or do they hesitate?
3. Do they have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics?
4. What language(s) do they speak, and with how much fluency?
5. Do they switch languages or dialects in certain situations?
6. Are they a good impromptu speaker, or do they have to think about their words?
7. Are they eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change?

MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL

1. How intelligent are they? Are they book-smart or street-smart?
2. Do they think on their feet, or do they need time to deliberate?
3. Describe their thought process. Are they more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical?
4. What kind of education have they had?
5. What are their areas of expertise? What, if anything, are they interested in learning more about?
6. Are they an introvert or an extrovert?
7. Describe their temperament. Are they even-tempered or do they have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven?
8. How do they respond to new people or situations? Are they suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic?
9. Are they more likely to act, or to react?
10. Which is their default: fight or flight?
11. Describe their sense of humor. Do they appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks?
12. Do they have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how do they deal with them?
13. What moments in their life have defined them as a person?
14. What do they fear?
15. What are their hopes or aspirations?
16. What is something they don’t want anyone to find out about them?

RELATIONSHIPS

1. Describe their relationship with their parents.
2. Do they have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like?
3. Are there other blood relatives to whom they are close? Are there ones they can't stand?
4. Are there other, unrelated people whom they consider part of their family? What are their relationships with thise people?
5. Who is/was their best friend? How did they meet?
6. Do they have other close friends?
7. Do they make friends easily, or do they have trouble getting along with people?
8. Which do they consider more important: family or friends?
9. Are they single, married, divorced, widowed? Have they been married more than once?
10. Are they currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse?
11. Who was their first crush? Who is their latest?
12. What do they look for in a romantic partner?
13. Do they have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how do they relate to them? If no, do they want any?
14. Do they have any rivals or enemies?
15. What is their sexual orientation? Where do they fall on the Kinsey scale?
16. How do they feel about sex? How important is it to them?
17. What are their turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits?

BELIEFS

1. Do you know their astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well do they fit type?
2. Are they religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in their life?
3. Do they have a personal code of morals or ethics? If so, how did that begin? What would it take to compromise it?
4. How do they regard beliefs that differ from theirs? Are they tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent?
5. What prejudices do they hold? Are their prejudices irrational or do they have a good reason for them?

DAILY LIFE

1. What is their financial situation? Are they rich, poor, comfortable, in debt?
2. What is their social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected them?
3. Where do they live? House, apartment, trailer? Is their home their castle or just a place to crash? What condition is it in? Do they share it with others?
4. Besides the basic necessities, what do they spend their money on?
5. What do they do for a living? Are they good at it? Do they enjoy it, or would they rather be doing something else?
6. What are their interests or hobbies? How do they spend their free time?
7. What are their eating habits? Do they skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods?

ASSOCIATIONS

Which of the following do you associate with them, or which is their favorite:

1. Color?
2. Smell?
3. Time of day?
4. Season?
5. Book?
6. Music?
7. Place?
8. Substance?
9. Plant?
10. Animal?