In Depth Profile

I found this in depth character profile. It is ridiculously long, so I won't be posting it all in one go. I decided that I wanted to do some seriously searching through Julian's personality and character before I got writing and this is working out well. For a writer, you know you completely understand your character when you can answer questions about them as easily as if it were yourself. I'm pretty sure I know everything I need to know about Julian. Here's the first part.

Body and Appearance

1. Describe the character's height and build. Is he heavyset, thin, short, rangy? 

Julian stands at five feet and eleven inches. He is lean, but muscular, a trait he inherited from his father. Most of his weight is muscle, but looking at him clothed, you wouldn’t realize how toned he is.

2. How old is he? 

Nineteen, about to turn twenty in a couple days at the beginning of book one.

3. Describe his posture. Does he carry himself well or does he slouch? 

He stands relaxed, not quite giving the impression of royalty. He doesn’t quite slouch, but he doesn’t stand up straight either. His mother often tells him to stand up straight. However, when the time calls, he can stand tall, shoulders back like a good little prince.

4. How is his health? Is he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities?

His health is great. He is fit, mostly in preparation for spending a year out in the world having to fend for himself. He doesn’t know a lot about what to expect out there, so being in top shape is the best bet. He doesn’t have any illnesses or conditions that he is aware of. Nothing that would be a chronic threat at his age.

5. How does he move? Is he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid? 

When he’s under no pressure and hanging out, he moves very relaxed and will even shuffle his feet, much like most young adults do. When he’s doing anything athletic, he is very powerful, with striking strength that is evident. He’s very precise and poised. Each motion is well defined.

6. How attractive is this character physically? How does he perceive himself in the mirror? 

He’s an attractive young man. He is very edgy and intense. He sees himself as not much more than some man who got trapped as the prince. He doesn’t think about how he looks because at this point, it doesn’t matter. It is about being a royal and not how he looks.

7. Describe his complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred? 

He has tan, medium toned olive skin. He doesn’t have freckles or anything that is particularly distinctive. He is not scarred (yet) and has clear skin.

8. Describe his hair: color, texture, style. 

Long, thick, strong, slightly wavy chocolate brown hair. It falls just above his shoulders, if not just a tad shorter. He wears it loose when he isn’t required to be in front of crowd of people, but when he needs to be formal, it is pulled back at the nape of his neck. He hates wearing it that way.

9. What color are his eyes? 

Dark brown with little definition.

10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features? 

Intense, narrowed eyes and a straw chin and jaw. He looks very regal, but his personality softens those features.

11. What are his chief tension centers? 

His shoulders and lower back. As an active man, those are strained more than other places, especially when it comes to sword fighting (or training) and various other physically demanding activities.

12. What is the character's wardrobe like? Casual, dressy, utilitarian? Bright colors, pastels, neutrals? Is it varied, or does he have six of the same suit? 

Mostly, whatever he is required to wear. When it comes to being formal, he wears whatever his mother has had the servants send. They are often elaborate suits ranging in color. He looks best in jewel tones, so his mother says. Otherwise, he wears only slacks, boots and loose flowing shirts. Depending on the activity, sometimes he wears lightweight leather armor. For the most part, he likes to feel and light as possible.

13. Do his clothes fit well? Does he seem comfortable in them? 

Everything he owns is tailored to him specifically, so everything fits him exactly as it should. He is comfortable in his more casual clothes, but the minute he’s dressed up, he is stiff and uncomfortable.

14. Does he dress the same on the job as he does in his free time? If not, what are the differences? 

Well, here ‘job’ would translate as ‘on the quest.’ So he’s dressed himself more comfortable. He has a loose shirt, a waistcoat, an outer coat, fitted slacks that still allow him a wide range of motion and boots. However, he’s got quite the belt and holster full of gadgets and things. So he looks like a man on a mission.

15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando? 

Thanks to Meiri, we know that he wears briefs. Haha. Well, the equivalent to Victorian era briefs at least. 

More tomorrow. LL&P