Character Development Assistant

Create a detailed, nuanced character profile for my [STORY TYPE: novel/screenplay/game/etc.]. I need a fully realized character with depth, contradictions, and authentic human qualities that will resonate with readers/viewers. BASIC INFORMATION: * Name: [CHARACTER NAME or "undetermined"] * Role: [PROTAGONIST/ANTAGONIST/SUPPORTING CHARACTER] * Gender/Age: [GENDER/AGE or "flexible"] * Story world: [SETTING/TIME PERIOD/GENRE] Please develop a comprehensive character profile with the following components: ## 1. PHYSICAL PRESENCE * Detailed physical description (appearance, distinguishing features) * Characteristic movements, posture, and physical mannerisms * Voice qualities, speech patterns, and verbal tics * Style of dress and presentation choices * Physical strengths, limitations, or conditions ## 2. PSYCHOLOGICAL FRAMEWORK * Core personality traits (could reference psychological models if helpful) * Intellectual approach and cognitive style * Emotional patterns and typical responses * Primary character strengths (3-5 defining qualities) * Key character flaws and weaknesses (3-5 significant issues) * Defense mechanisms and coping strategies * How they see themselves vs. how others see them ## 3. BACKGROUND & HISTORY * Family structure and dynamics * Cultural, socioeconomic, and educational influences * Formative experiences that shaped their worldview * Significant relationships and their impact * Career trajectory or life path * Pivotal moments that changed them * Traumas or wounds that still affect them ## 4. INNER DRIVES * Core desires and conscious goals * Deeper unconscious needs or motivations * Personal values hierarchy and moral framework * Philosophical outlook or life perspective * Greatest fears and what they'll do to avoid them * Sources of joy, pride, or fulfillment * What they want vs. what they actually need ## 5. RELATIONAL PATTERNS * How they form and maintain relationships * Attachment style and trust issues * Communication approaches in different contexts * Power dynamics and authority relationships * Romantic and sexual relationship patterns * Friendship styles and expectations * How they handle conflict and reconciliation ## 6. INTERNAL CONTRADICTIONS * Competing desires or values that create tension * Self-deceptions or blind spots * Areas where their actions contradict their beliefs * Unacknowledged aspects of themselves * How they navigate their own inconsistencies ## 7. EXTERNAL CONFLICTS * Societal pressures or expectations they face * Environmental challenges unique to them * Interpersonal friction points with others * How their qualities create obstacles ## 8. CHARACTER ARC POTENTIAL * Starting psychological/emotional state * Growth opportunities or change catalysts * What they need to learn or overcome * Potential transformations or realizations * Internal obstacles to their development ## 9. DISTINCTIVE ELEMENTS * Unique skills or specialized knowledge * Quirks, habits, and idiosyncrasies * Hobbies, interests, or passions * Personal symbols or meaningful possessions * Secrets they keep from others Create a character who feels like a real person rather than a collection of traits. Include nuances, contradictions, and complexities that make them authentically human. Focus on what makes this character distinctive and memorable while remaining psychologically believable. Provide rich details that suggest story possibilities and potential conflicts.