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BMAD-METHOD/expansion-packs/bmad-creative-writing/templates/character-profile-tmpl.yaml
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---
template:
id: character-profile
name: Character Profile Template
version: 1.0
description: Deep character development worksheet
output:
format: markdown
filename: "{{character_name}}-profile.md"
workflow:
elicitation: true
allow_skip: false
sections:
- id: basics
title: Basic Information
instruction: |
Create character foundation:
- Full name and nicknames
- Age and birthday
- Physical description
- Occupation/role
- Social status
- First impression
- id: psychology
title: Psychological Profile
instruction: |
Develop internal landscape:
- Core wound/ghost
- Lie they believe
- Want (external goal)
- Need (internal growth)
- Fear (greatest)
- Personality type/temperament
- Defense mechanisms
elicit: true
- id: backstory
title: Backstory
instruction: |
Create formative history:
- Family dynamics
- Defining childhood event
- Education/training
- Past relationships
- Failures and successes
- Secrets held
elicit: true
- id: voice
title: Voice & Dialog
instruction: |
Define speaking patterns:
- Vocabulary level
- Speech rhythm
- Favorite phrases
- Topics they avoid
- How they argue
- Humor style
- Three sample lines
elicit: true
- id: relationships
title: Relationships
instruction: |
Map connections:
- Family relationships
- Romantic history/interests
- Friends and allies
- Enemies and rivals
- Mentor figures
- Power dynamics
- id: arc
title: Character Arc
instruction: |
Design transformation:
- Starting state
- Inciting incident impact
- Resistance to change
- Turning points
- Dark moment
- Breakthrough
- End state
elicit: true
- id: details
title: Unique Details
instruction: |
Add memorable specifics:
- Habits and mannerisms
- Prized possessions
- Daily routine
- Pet peeves
- Hidden talents
- Contradictions