Here is a short biography for my first character for my assignment. He'll get fleshed out soon.
Character Idea - Nathan (Stationary Cupboard Adventures)
Name: Nathan Thames
Nick-Name: Nate (Nate the Cake or just "The Cake")
Age: 10
Sex: Male
Nationality: British
Appearance: He has a freckly round face and is slightly rotund, though he is tall for his age. Not very fit.
Hair Colour: Black
Eyes: Greeny-brown
Voice: Quiet in large group situations like school. Much louder within his friendship group or when enthusiastic about something.
Features: Has one leg shorter than the other so walks with a very slight limp.
Favourite Colour: Orange
Favourite Food: Mum's cupcakes followed closely by a roast chicken dinner with all the trimmings.
Least Favourite Food: Cabbage (especially his school's version)
Best Character Trait: Helpfulness - he is always willing to help out at home or at school (he is considered to be a bit of an goody-goody among some his classmates at school)
Character Flaw: Self-confidence. He is fine when with his friends but otherwise comes across as quiet shy and introvert. He also doesn't stick up for himself when being bullied.
Personality: He is a very creative individual but finds it hard to apply this creativity over sustained periods. He tries very hard in school but never seems to be as successful as his friends. He often dreams about living in worlds that aren't his own. He can be quite mischievous though which lands him in more trouble than it should. Some-what short tempered.
Likes: Lego, reading fantasy novels. He is currently reading Mariel of Redwall by Brian Jacques (his favourite author). His SNES handed down to him by his dad. Pokemon, Ben 10, Dr Who, action figures (plays with his dads). He also enjoys playing rugby and football in the winter and cricket in the summer.
Dislikes: Being bullied, being dragged around National Trust places by his parents, having to include his brother in things, Mr Grange his teacher (nicknamed Egghead because of his bald, oval-shaped head).
Habits: Picking his nose, cries a lot. Snorts when he laughs.
Pets: 2 cats (Sandy and Frosty) though he is allergic to them.
Best Friend: Fred Davies (Snotty Fred)
Worst Enemy: Blaize Henderson (school bully)
Secret Desire: Gain super powers, french-kiss Maggie Salter
Stu I feel like I know this chap already! Can't wait to hear more about Mr Grange and Snotty Fred!
ReplyDeleteAlso looking forward to reading more about the Writer's Bureau course - keep it up!
How are you getting on with Swallows and Amazons? Loved those books as a kid...
Take it easy, Tom G