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Character Interview Skill

角色访谈Skill

Invocation Triggers

触发场景

Apply this skill when:
  • Creating new characters for a screenplay
  • Deepening understanding of existing characters
  • Building character backstory and motivation
  • Developing character voice and mannerisms
在以下场景使用该Skill：
  • 为剧本创作新角色
  • 深化对现有角色的理解
  • 构建角色背景故事与动机
  • 塑造角色语气与行为举止

Interview Philosophy

访谈理念

Grab a couple of drinks, maybe make dinner and get ready to interview the character you are about to create for your screenplay. These questions will help you get to know your characters on a one-to-one basis, even if the exact information never shows up in your script.
As the God of your world that you created in your script, these questions will help you build a foundation and develop the characters you've created.
Tip: Put the questions and answers on index cards or divide each character separately. This will help create a backstory for each character later.
准备点饮品，或许做顿晚餐，准备好访谈你即将为剧本创作的角色。这些问题能帮助你一对一地了解角色，即便这些信息不会直接出现在剧本中。
作为你所创作剧本世界的“造物主”，这些问题将帮助你为所塑造的角色打下基础并进行深度开发。
小贴士：把问题和答案写在索引卡上，或者为每个角色单独整理。这有助于后续为每个角色构建完整的背景故事。

The 80 Character Interview Questions

80个角色访谈问题

Background (Questions 1-10)

背景（问题1-10）

  1. What year were they born in and where?
  2. What is their favorite color?
  3. What type of birth did they have?
  4. What makes them laugh?
  5. What makes them sad?
  6. What makes them angry?
  7. What makes them cry?
  8. How do they make a living?
  9. How do they feel about their mother?
  10. How do they feel about their father?
  1. 他们出生于哪一年、何地？
  2. 他们最喜欢的颜色是什么？
  3. 他们的出生方式是怎样的？
  4. 什么事情会让他们发笑？
  5. 什么事情会让他们难过？
  6. 什么事情会让他们生气？
  7. 什么事情会让他们哭泣？
  8. 他们以什么为生？
  9. 他们对母亲的看法如何？
  10. 他们对父亲的看法如何？

Preferences (Questions 11-20)

偏好（问题11-20）

  1. What sport(s) do they love to play?
  2. What sport(s) do they love to watch?
  3. What is their favorite movie?
  4. What is their favorite music?
  5. What is their favorite TV show?
  6. What is their favorite beverage?
  7. What is their favorite food?
  8. What is their political affiliation?
  9. Do they gamble?
  10. Do they have kids?
  1. 他们喜欢从事什么运动？
  2. 他们喜欢观看什么运动？
  3. 他们最喜欢的电影是什么？
  4. 他们最喜欢的音乐类型是什么？
  5. 他们最喜欢的电视节目是什么？
  6. 他们最喜欢的饮品是什么？
  7. 他们最喜欢的食物是什么？
  8. 他们的政治倾向是什么？
  9. 他们赌博吗？
  10. 他们有孩子吗？

Relationships (Questions 21-30)

人际关系（问题21-30）

  1. Do they like kids?
  2. Are they married?
  3. Have they ever been married?
  4. Do they believe in marriage?
  5. What religion are they?
  6. The most exciting thing that happened to them?
  7. The most traumatic thing that happened to them?
  8. What type of house or apartment do they live in?
  9. How is their house or apartment furnished?
  10. Do they have any physical diseases?
  1. 他们喜欢孩子吗？
  2. 他们已婚吗？
  3. 他们曾经结过婚吗？
  4. 他们相信婚姻吗？
  5. 他们信仰什么宗教？
  6. 他们经历过的最激动人心的事情是什么？
  7. 他们经历过的最创伤性的事情是什么？
  8. 他们居住在什么样的房子或公寓里？
  9. 他们的房子或公寓装修风格如何？
  10. 他们有任何身体疾病吗？

Psychology (Questions 31-40)

心理特征（问题31-40）

  1. Do they have any physical disabilities?
  2. Have they ever been in love? With whom and when?
  3. Where and when was their first sexual encounter?
  4. What one thing about the world would you change?
  5. What was their most recent dream?
  6. Do they smoke or drink alcohol?
  7. Do they use drugs?
  8. What are three character flaws?
  9. What is their goal in life?
  10. What is their strongest physical attribute?
  1. 他们有任何身体残疾吗？
  2. 他们曾经爱过吗？爱上了谁、在什么时候？
  3. 他们的第一次性经历是在何时何地发生的？
  4. 他们最想改变世界上的哪一件事？
  5. 他们最近做的梦是什么？
  6. 他们抽烟或喝酒吗？
  7. 他们吸毒吗？
  8. 他们有哪三个性格缺陷？
  9. 他们的人生目标是什么？
  10. 他们最突出的身体特质是什么？

Self-Image (Questions 41-50)

自我认知（问题41-50）

  1. What do they like most about their body?
  2. What do they like least about themselves?
  3. Who in the world would they change places with?
  4. Who do they idolize?
  5. Who do they worship?
  6. Are they aggressive?
  7. Are they passive?
  8. Do they read the newspaper?
  9. Do they read books?
  10. Do they read magazines?
  1. 他们最喜欢自己身体的哪个部位？
  2. 他们最不喜欢自己的哪一点？
  3. 他们最想和世界上的哪个人互换身份？
  4. 他们崇拜谁？
  5. 他们信仰谁或什么事物？
  6. 他们具有攻击性吗？
  7. 他们性格被动吗？
  8. 他们读报纸吗？
  9. 他们读书籍吗？
  10. 他们读杂志吗？

Personality (Questions 51-60)

个性特质（问题51-60）

  1. Who is their favorite actor and/or actress?
  2. What animal would they choose to be?
  3. How do they dress?
  4. How do they show or protect their feelings?
  5. How do they feel about death?
  6. How do they get along with other people?
  7. How did their father influence them?
  8. Their mother?
  9. Their siblings?
  10. Do they have a brother and/or sister?
  1. 他们最喜欢的男演员或女演员是谁？
  2. 他们想变成哪种动物？
  3. 他们的穿着风格如何？
  4. 他们如何表达或保护自己的情绪？
  5. 他们对死亡的看法如何？
  6. 他们与他人相处得如何？
  7. 父亲对他们有什么影响？
  8. 母亲对他们有什么影响？
  9. 兄弟姐妹对他们有什么影响？
  10. 他们有兄弟或姐妹吗？

History (Questions 61-70)

成长经历（问题61-70）

  1. Was their childhood strict? Lenient?
  2. Were they overprotected? Rejected? Loved?
  3. What was their family's economic status?
  4. Are they smart? Intelligent? Savvy? Slow-witted?
  5. Did they go to high school? College?
  6. Did they like school? Their teachers, classmates?
  7. Do they travel? Where? Why?
  8. Do they have friends? Who? Why? How'd they meet?
  9. What are their hobbies? Interests?
  10. Do they daydream? Worry? Stress?
  1. 他们的童年是严格管教还是宽松自由？
  2. 他们是被过度保护、被排斥还是被宠爱？
  3. 他们家庭的经济状况如何？
  4. 他们聪明吗？悟性高吗？精明吗？还是反应迟钝？
  5. 他们上过高中吗？上过大学吗？
  6. 他们喜欢上学吗？喜欢自己的老师和同学吗？
  7. 他们旅行吗？去哪些地方？为什么去？
  8. 他们有朋友吗？朋友是谁？为什么和他们做朋友？他们是怎么认识的？
  9. 他们的爱好和兴趣是什么？
  10. 他们会做白日梦吗？会焦虑或有压力吗？

Worldview (Questions 71-80)

世界观（问题71-80）

  1. What is their outlook on life? Positive? Negative?
  2. How do they deal with hostility? Negativity? Ridicule?
  3. What is their health like?
  4. What is their self-image?
  5. How do they feel about their size? Looks? Weight?
  6. What's their voice like? Shrill? High? Low?
  7. How do they act? Impulsive or self-controlled?
  8. Are they energetic? Sluggish?
  9. Do they work out?
  10. How do they feel about the opposite sex? Same sex?
  1. 他们的人生观是积极的还是消极的？
  2. 他们如何应对敌意、负面情绪和嘲讽？
  3. 他们的健康状况如何？
  4. 他们的自我认知是怎样的？
  5. 他们对自己的身高、外貌、体重看法如何？
  6. 他们的声音是什么样的？尖锐？高亢？低沉？
  7. 他们的行事风格是冲动还是自律？
  8. 他们精力充沛还是行动迟缓？
  9. 他们锻炼身体吗？
  10. 他们对异性和同性的看法如何？

Character Dossier Template

角色档案模板

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Character Dossier: [CHARACTER NAME]

Character Dossier: [CHARACTER NAME]

Basic Information

Basic Information

  • Full Name:
  • Nickname:
  • Age/DOB:
  • Birthplace:
  • Current Residence:
  • Occupation:
  • Full Name:
  • Nickname:
  • Age/DOB:
  • Birthplace:
  • Current Residence:
  • Occupation:

Physical Description

Physical Description

  • Height/Build:
  • Distinguishing Features:
  • Voice Quality:
  • Dress Style:
  • Height/Build:
  • Distinguishing Features:
  • Voice Quality:
  • Dress Style:

Background

Background

  • Family:
  • Education:
  • Economic Status:
  • Defining Childhood Experience:
  • Family:
  • Education:
  • Economic Status:
  • Defining Childhood Experience:

Psychology

Psychology

  • Greatest Fear:
  • Deepest Desire:
  • Core Belief:
  • Fatal Flaw:
  • Greatest Strength:
  • Greatest Fear:
  • Deepest Desire:
  • Core Belief:
  • Fatal Flaw:
  • Greatest Strength:

Relationships

Relationships

  • Romantic History:
  • Key Friendships:
  • Family Dynamics:
  • Enemies/Rivals:
  • Romantic History:
  • Key Friendships:
  • Family Dynamics:
  • Enemies/Rivals:

Story Function

Story Function

  • Role in Story: (Protagonist/Antagonist/Supporting)
  • Want: (External goal)
  • Need: (Internal growth required)
  • Arc: (How they change)
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  • Want: (External goal)
  • Need: (Internal growth required)
  • Arc: (How they change)
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Theophrastus Character Types

泰奥弗拉斯托斯经典角色类型

Reference these 18 classical character archetypes (370-287 BC):
  1. The Ironical (Sarcastic) - Uses irony as defense
  2. The Flatterer - Excessive praise to gain favor
  3. The Chatterer - Cannot stop talking
  4. The Boor - Crude, uncultured behavior
  5. Anxious to Please - Desperate for approval
  6. Outcast - Outside of society
  7. Shameless - No sense of propriety
  8. Stingy Person - Excessive frugality
  9. Detestable Person - Universally disliked
  10. Untimely Person - Bad timing always
  11. Overdoing It - Excessive in all things
  12. Hostile Person - Combative nature
  13. The Boaster - Exaggerates accomplishments
  14. Arrogance Person - Believes superiority
  15. Cowardly Person - Avoids all conflict
  16. The Late Learner - Learns lessons too late
  17. Greedy Person - Never satisfied
  18. Authoritarian - Must control everything
参考以下18种经典角色原型（公元前370-287年）：
  1. 讽刺型（挖苦）——将讽刺作为防御手段
  2. 谄媚型——通过过度赞美来获取好感
  3. 喋喋不休型——说话停不下来
  4. 粗鄙型——行为粗鲁、缺乏教养
  5. 讨好型——极度渴望获得认可
  6. 被排斥型——游离于社会之外
  7. 无礼型——毫无分寸感
  8. 吝啬型——过度节俭
  9. 惹人厌型——普遍不受欢迎
  10. 不合时宜型——总是时机不对
  11. 过度极端型——在所有事情上都走极端
  12. 敌对型——性格好斗
  13. 自夸型——夸大自己的成就
  14. 傲慢型——认为自己高人一等
  15. 怯懦型——逃避所有冲突
  16. 后知后觉型——总是太晚才吸取教训
  17. 贪婪型——永远不知满足
  18. 专制型——必须掌控一切

Character Naming Guidelines

角色命名指南

  • Names contribute to individual personalities
  • Names should be realistic for culture, beliefs, way of life
  • Nicknames can hide embarrassing real names or project false bravado
  • Avoid KILLER #1, KILLER#2 - use ONE EYED KILLER, FAT KILLER
  • Don't use names hard to pronounce - it's distracting
  • Don't give female characters male names - it confuses readers
Examples:
  • MR. PAISLEY - kindly shoemaker
  • JOEY - regular kind of guy
  • NICKY - hard working guy
  • ROCKO - tough guy image
  • DOMINO - sexy in a dangerous way
  • 名字能塑造独特的个性
  • 名字需符合角色的文化、信仰与生活方式
  • 昵称可以掩盖尴尬的本名，或是塑造虚假的勇敢形象
  • 避免使用KILLER #1、KILLER#2这类名字，改用ONE EYED KILLER、FAT KILLER这类名字
  • 不要使用难以发音的名字，这会分散读者注意力
  • 不要给女性角色起男性名字，这会让读者困惑
示例：
  • MR. PAISLEY - 和蔼的鞋匠
  • JOEY - 普通的邻家男孩
  • NICKY - 勤奋的人
  • ROCKO - 硬汉形象
  • DOMINO - 危险又性感

Validation Checklist

验证清单

  • Answered core questions for each main character
  • Backstory explains present motivations
  • Character has clear want (external) and need (internal)
  • Identified character's fatal flaw
  • Name fits character's personality and culture
  • Voice and mannerisms are distinct
  • 已回答每个主要角色的核心问题
  • 背景故事能解释当前动机
  • 角色有明确的外在目标（want）与内在需求（need）
  • 已明确角色的致命缺陷
  • 名字符合角色的个性与文化背景
  • 语气与行为举止具有独特性