626 Ways to Describe Your Character

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2 626 Ways to Describe Your Character Use this list as inspiration when you describe a character. Pick only a few of these features for each character. Think about what the description subtly suggests about your character s personality! Clothes Tops: T-shirt, button-down shirt, dress shirt, flannel shirt, polo shirt, v-neck shirt, hawaiian shirt, tunic; hoodie, sweater, sweatshirt, cardigan, turtle neck, waistcoat, blazer, suit, tux; women only: blouse, top, tank top, spaghetti strap top, tube top, pants suit, skirt suit Bottoms: jeans, corduroy, pleated pants, cargo pants, dress pants, bellbottomed pants; skirt, capris, shorts Shoes: Dress shoes, tennis shoes, leather shoes, sandals, sneakers, flip flops, crocs, flats, slippers, heels, boots, rain boots, moon boots, knee high boots, cowboy coots, rubber boots, hiking boots, ballerinas, moccasins, dr. martens, converse, cleats, sneakers, pumps Coats: Jacket, jogging suit, vest, trench coat, fur coat, rain coat, windbreaker, bomber jacket, leather jacket, parka, poncho, cloak, robe Hats: Beret, cowboy hat, cap, baseball cap, bowler, top hat, panama hat, fedora, straw hat, bucket hat, sun hat, sombrero, turban, party hat What clothes can look like: Baggy, tight, casual, formal, clingy, sexy, fitting, illfitting, prissy, seamless, skin-tight, sporty, fancy, expensive, cheap, cute, traditional, elegant, embroidered, seamless, colorful, sleeveless, neat, dirty, stained, soft, sporty, wrinkled, smooth, unkempt, frayed, patched, beaded, chic, bold, buttoned, busty, comfortable, cool, exotic, fancy, feminine, masculine, stylish, flattering, glamorous, reflective, quilted, ripped, see-through, silky, strapless, stretchy, zippered, threadbare, worn out, polished, musty, tacky, matted, quilted, knit, lacy, faded, starched, dressy, shiny, shimmering, glittery, sloppy, torn, tattered, nubby, rough, with (elbow) patches Patterns: Solid, striped, checked, plaid, flowery; Also describe Color Fabric: Cotton, denim, wool, cashmere, leather, linen, lace, velvet, corduroy, tulle, fleece, flannel, polyester

3 Accessories/Jewelry Overall: Tie, bowtie, headband, bandana, sweatband, ear muffs; watch, ring, umbrella, handbag, gloves, cufflinks, gaiters, belt, scarf, veil, necklace, bracelet, friendship bracelet, earrings, piercing Glasses: Frameless glasses, sunglasses, nerdy glasses, monocle, goggles Physique Stature: Tall, short, petite, large, athletic, muscular, fat, obese, paunchy, chubby, curvy, plump, flabby, stocky, bony, big-boned, fine-boned, slim, skinny, willowy, slender, scrawny, broad-shouldered, taut, barrel-chested Skin/Complexion/Face Skin Face/Body: Smooth, creamy, tanned, rosy, wrinkly, pasty, scarred, aged, bronze, buttery, damaged, chalky, dirty, flawless, freckled, ivory, leathery, milky, moisturized, olive, pale, peach, paper-thin, porcelain, puffy, raw, reddened, rough, silky, scratched, thick, thin, vanilla, veiny, weathered, yellowish, youthful, fair, dark, sunburned, pimpled, dry, black pored, oily, soft, shiny, mottled, peeling, callused, rough, translucent, spotless, fair, saggy, pinkcheeked Face Face overall: Thin, square, oval, round, heart-shaped, narrow, wide, chubby; gaunt, grim, hateful, honest, kind, heavily made-up, menacing, plump, pretty, thin, sour, spotty, stern, unshaven, grey, waxen, baby-faced, chiseled, freshfaced, fine featured, with high cheekbones, handsome, ugly, weather-beaten, snub-nosed, expressionless Eyes: Alluring, beautiful, blinking, bright, almond-shaped, cloudy, cross-eyed, commanding, dreamy, hollow, fiery, focused, gentle, knowing, bug-eyed, bulging, piercing, restless, sad, glazed, heavy-lidded, seductive, compassionate, shy, sleepy, widened, watery, dark-circled, smoky, heavily lashed, large, small, deep set, round, mesmerizing, haunted, warm, expressive, bright, kind, shifty Eye Color: Blue, brown, green, black, grey, hazel, amber, albino

4 Mouth/Lips/Smile: Thin, full, dry, narrow, soft, crooked, delicate, round, parched, wet, broad, tiny, big-lipped, tight-lipped, open, pouting, pursed, grinning, smiling, beaming, grimacing, curling, scowling, sneering, toothy, toothless, gap-toothed, cruel, dimpled Nose: Long, short, flat, bulbous, narrow, upturned, crooked, beaky, with flaring nostrils, pimpled, pointy, hawkish, asymmetric, thick, straight, classic, monumental, wide, soft-looking, fleshy, strong, massive, sunburnt, reddish, vulpine, vivid, freckled, sharp, inquisitive, veined, aristocratic Hair Hair: Curly, straight, cropped, gelled, spikey, wispy, untamed, wild, messy, dull, shiny, fuzzy, wavy, cascading, long, short, medium-length, silky, smooth, coiffed, neat, parted, coarse, layered, slicked down, full, lustrous, bushy, wiry, stiff, thick, thin, thinning, fine, downy, flat, receding, balding, bald spot, permed, dyed, bleached, highlighted, colored, greasy Hairstyle: Women: Bangs, pigtails, ponytail, braids, plain bob cut, bun, fringe, full volume, afro, beehive, extensions; Men: Short military cut, bald, comb over (bald spot), mullet, undercut, nutty professor style; Both: Dreadlocks, cornrows, mohawk, wig Color: black, brown, chestnut-brown, blond (golden, ash, strawberry, honey), red, ginger, auburn, grey, silver, salt-and-pepper Beard Beard: Bearded, bushy, stubbly, bristly, scratchy, unshaven, shaggy, whiskered, clean-shaven, smooth, trimmed, neatly-trimmed Beard Style: Clean shaven, goatee, goatee and moustache ( toilet seat ), handlebar moustache (Emperors of 19 th century), horseshoe moustache (Hulk Hogan), sideburns, pencil moustache (Clarke Gable), full beard, stubble, side whiskers (getting out of hand ), toothbrush moustache (Hitler), soul patch, five o clock shadow

5 Voice Sound of Voice: Deep, high, shrill, monotonous, nasal, rough, silvery, smoky, high-pitched, sultry, soft-spoken, thick, thin, toneless, throaty, sweet, hoarse, angel s voice, bedroom voice, angry, breathy, cheerful, booming, bleating, chesty, clear, firm, falsetto, harsh, husky, lisping, loud, low, raspy, penetrating, resounding, scratchy, shaking, sharp, bass, pleasant, flat, silver, singing, soft, squeaky, coarse, colorless, steady, stern, strained, thundering, vibrant Other Scent: Perfumed, sweaty, rancid, butter/baby scent, smoky; From work environment: oily, salty like sea, dusty from library Tattoos: Body Part: Upper arm, lower arm, fingers, cheek, throat, chest, shoulder blade, back, ankle, calf; Motives: Endless possibilities Fingernails: Clean cut, dirty, artificial, colored, sharp, long, red, fake, broken, pointed, shiny, bitten, bloody, rimmed, plastic, glossy, varnished, curvy Grooming: Unibrow, nose hair, ear hair, chapped lips Limbs: Small/big/hairy/fine hands, Small/big feet