Characterisation.

Even though I enjoy it a lot, I never read or write enough...Fanfiction would be a good outlet for, if I had actually read any of the books. As for RP, it still seems a little risky, in terms of quality of story, control and brushing with others. It far better to RP with those you know well, but I can't be bothered to seek them out.

And writing an original story is way too much effort.

The best option is to create a series of original characters for short stop-start pieces of writing-original characters go far beyond the realms of just roleplay, fanfiction or gaming. Keep them long enough, and you'll find that they grow and mature just as you do.

I guess, I've always liked the idea of characterisation. Constructing a balanced but interesting personality, and being able to flesh it out on the page can be a rather tough thing to do.

Going back to grade five, I realise how terrible my original characters were, and since then, I haven't really had any 'official' characters. It's vital not to be self indulgent, and never attach yourself too closely to any one of them. I'll tell you about one of them: Seraphina (was it?): Winged elf with silver eyes and hair. Haha. No way. I'm steering way clear of fantasy for now.

I guess it's boredom (and gaia's influence, I can't resist drawing someone's good OC), that has prompted me to actually condense some ideas that have been floating around for a while. I seriously have no idea whether these loose characterisations are any good or not, so to my fellow writer friends, please help me poke fun at them until I get them right. They don't have a purpose (or names for that matter), but they would be a great practice exercise.

Setting: Real life world; however they might be adapted to a similar parallel world, so this is why they have fighting abilities.
It is often necessary to exaggerate personality traits/history, so please stop me if I go too far.

Female 'one'
Loosely based on the tone I adapt for those pesky empathy tasks >_> more addes here though

Name: n/a suggestion?
Appearance
Race: Eursian, but nothing pretty, more Asian in appearance. Many comment that she looks Malaysian because of her tan skin.
Age: Early twenties
Height: short, 160 cm
Build: Thin, neither sickly or fit. Particularly long arms.
Face: Large eyes, random spots (isolated freckles? Mini-moles?) cheek wrinkles (she hates them). Eyebrows that seem to make her look perpetually worried or angry.
Eyes: Brown, likes to wear grey contacts.
Hair: Black is her natural colour, however she styles it to be ash-platnium with black tips. Highly stylised. Perhaps the only part of her appearance that she fusses with.
Attire: Unlike her hair, her choice of clothing tends to be loose-fitting and drab. A reflection on her personality. Still up to speed with trends though, drapey and modern. Wears a lot of her self-created ornaments; rings, necklaces and decorative chain harnesses.
Personality
The Good:
-Resourceful, independent, learns quickly.
-A dreamer, philosophical, thoughtful
-Takes orders
-Thorough and perfectionist
-Introvert
-Balances arguments, cautious in decision making.

The Quirks:
-Hobby in ornamental metal-working. Jewellery particularly. She has a small amateur online business
-Interest in weapon collecting- in relationship with her metalwork. Particularly fascinated with decorative or ceremonial swords, daggers etc.

The Bad:
-Sensitive
-Soft-spoken
-Weak willed (but not cowardly, just submits easily)
-Self conscious, judgemental-relies a lot on first appearances
-Follows the crowd, sometimes the wrong one
-Always feels a need to please others to be taken seriously.
-Struggles to feel comfortable around most people.

The Ugly
-Fears abandonment
-Hates being a burden on someone.
-Hates noisy, outspoken people

Combat Abilities (if needed)
Weapon: Light, quick blade: rapier/ katana? And additional throwing knives. Rope and other vital equipment for escape.
Technique: Speed, evasion, or avoidance of a fight completely, if possible. Whatever takes minimal injury to herself.
Non-physical abilities: Urm, thinking of one later

History
Lower middle class. Has two half-brothers. Her biological mother and step-father both passed away early due to illness (murder seems too cheeseball). The three of them went to live with the boys' biological mother. She was treated well, but often felt uncomfortable/ not belonging. Moved out as soon as she was of age. Travels, a bit of a roamer, on a minor quest to find her biological father. Currently works as a waitress, and on her online shop.


blahblahblah, two more to come and will rework them.
Doing more research on character archetypes to help me out and avoid cliches.