Originally posted on
Sloan's blog
on August 15, 2010
Here are some of my first
notes for the main character Luke Moore from
More. These are directly
from the original character sketch sheet, including the
photo I used for inspiration. (The final result of what a
character looks like may be nothing like the photo, but an
image gives me something to visualize, making him/her a bit
more real. Some of the traits change as I write the story.
Some become irrelevant.)
Photo for Inspiration
Sampling of Character Sketch & Personality Traits
Full name: Lukas
Moore
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Best Friend: Walter
Simon
Parents: are
well-off. They have live-in staff.
Sleeps in his
underwear
A programmer
Likes things that are
logical with one solid solution
His apartment is in a
low-rent area. It’s small and shabby, but he doesn’t
need much. He spends his money on the security
system he’s put in place.
He doesn’t have much
in the way of possessions. He moves a lot. He likes
to keep his life simple. Uncomplicated. Physical
stuff just bogs a person down. Ties them to a time
and place. He doesn’t want to be tied to anything.
Doesn’t own a car
Independent,
self-reliant, private
Detached
Successful at work
Logical
Determined
Strong willed
Thinks only of
himself (unless he’s in bed with someone).
Focused on
self-preservation (and winning against his father)
to the point of keeping everyone at a distance, even
his best friend, Walter, at times.
Fears most: Being
like his father
Character Sketch: Richard Marshall
Originally posted on
Sloan's blog
on September 10, 2010
Here are some more behind the story details about
More, specifically some of
my first notes for the character of Richard Marshall.
These are directly from the original character sketch
sheet, including the photo I used for inspiration. (Side
note: The final result of what a character looks like
may be nothing like the photo, but an image gives me
something to visualize, making him/her a bit more real.
Also, some of the character traits change as I write the
story. Some become irrelevant.)
Photo for Inspiration: This is not
exactly what he ended up looking like in my mind
(especially the hair), but here’s the first photo of
Richard.
And here’s
his bod.
Sampling of Character
Sketch & Personality Traits
Full name: Richard
Marshall
Graduated from NYU
with an MBA
Doesn’t hide who he
is for any reason.
Sleeps naked.
Neat, orderly, tidy.
Clears his throat
when he has something to say he doesn’t want to
mention.
Does not apologize
for who he is. Or what he does.
Strengths
Confident
Successful in
business
Caring
Loyal
Conscientious
Smart
Wants to make the
world better for those he cares about. Does it by
changing their immediate world, affecting change in
their daily lives.
Fears most: Losing
people he loves. Not being what they need and
watching them walk out. Not being successful, losing
business.
“Love triumphs
over all for this sign, which is ruled by the
heart and operates from this dimension too.
Leo’s are born fortunate.”
“Charismatic and
positive-thinking they attract…an abundance of
friends and opportunities.”
“Once a Lion is
committed to a relationship, they are totally
devoted and faithful. Should their heart or
trust be broken they never forgive or forget.”
“For a Leo, when
a relationship is over, really over, it is over
for good.”
“The second
soul-evolution of the Leos is the Lion, King of
the Jungle, ruled by ego but always protective
and sustaining of those they love.”
Character Sketch: Matthew Stewart
Originally posted on
Sloan's blog on
November 5, 2010
Here are some of my first
notes for the character Matthew Stewart from
More. These are
directly from the original character sketch sheet,
including the photos I used for inspiration. (The final
result of what a character looks like may be nothing
like the photo, but an image gives me something to
visualize, making him/her a bit more real. Some of the
traits change as I write the story. Some become
irrelevant.)
Photo for Inspiration
Sampling of Character Sketch & Personality Traits
Full name: Matthew
Stewart
Nickname: his mom calls
him Matty.
Works at a music/book
store in the mall.
Lives with his mom whom
he adores.
His parents are divorced.
Hasn’t seen his father since the man left, when Matthew
was in high school.
Came out in high school.
Doesn’t like Chinese
food. Loves Italian.
Doesn’t have much in the
way of a savings account.
Strengths
Lively, energetic,
funny (despite his shyness
Always has a smile
Laughs a lot
Empathetic
Inquisitive. Curious.
Asks questions.
Weaknesses
Shy, nervous,
self-conscious
o Trusts too easily, even when others have failed
him
o Doesn’t speak up when he should
o Speaks with uncertainty
o Has issues with people who drink alcohol around
him.
Scorpios lead fate
filled lives and have intense and dramatic personal
relationships.
Old and wise beyond
the average, Scorpios often know all the answers,
except sometimes; they too often have difficulty
finding what they need to develop their own
happiness.
Coming to grips with
their extraordinary emotional depths and sensitivity
isn't easy for those around them.
They are different
from all other zodiac signs and this difference has
them walking, working and loving to a different
beat.
Their eyes often
blaze with feelings that words never express, and
beware on the days or nights they hide their
feelings behind dark glasses, there is likely to be
a storm of some kind brewing.
They often wear a
mask. Too often they say "no" when they really mean
"yes."
Once they find true
love they can be the most faithful dedicated of all
partners.
When they are
negative about something or someone, or critical of
themselves, they can tend to get in their own way.
