Our next method for creating a quick character is to use the signs of the Zodiac as our template. For our templates, we’ll be using the western Zodiac signs (as opposed to the Chinese Zodiac which uses animals to represent the signs).

While each of these signs are tied to a specific date range for the person’s birthday, you don’t have to limit yourself to that when creating your character. If you like the Leo’s personality, but your character was born in January, use the Leo’s personality anyway.

Capricorn – Ambitious Achiever

Primary Goal: To be proud of his/her achievements
Strengths: Practical, prudent, patient, ambitious, self-reliant, resourceful
Weaknesses: May be pessimistic, miserly, rigid, or workaholic
Motto: “I use”

Aquarius – Visionary Individual

Primary Goal: To be unique and original
Strengths: Independent, intellectual, inventive, gregarious, loyal, eccentric
Weaknesses: May be contrary, unpredictable, unemotional or detached
Motto: “I know”

Pisces – Romantic Dreamer

Primary Goal: To live their dreams and turn fantasies into realities
Strengths: Sensitive, compassionate, selfless, sympathetic, kind
Weaknesses: May be lazy, idealistic, secretive, weak-willed, easily led
Motto: “I believe”

Aries – Dynamic Pioneer

Primary Goal: To lead the way for others
Strengths: Adventurous, energetic, pioneering, enthusiastic, confident
Weaknesses: May be selfish, quick-tempered, impulsive, impatient, daredevil
Motto: “I can”

Taurus – Stable Traditionalist

Primary Goal: To have material and emotional security
Strengths: Warmhearted, reliable, persistent, security-loving, determined
Weaknesses: May be resentful, possessive, inflexible, self-indulgent or greedy
Motto: “I have”

Gemini – Inquisitive Intellectual

Primary Goal: To explore a little bit of everything
Strengths: Witty, curious, adaptable, versatile, engaging, entertaining
Weaknesses: May be superficial, inconsistent, nervous, flaky, restless
Motto: “I think”

Cancer – Emotional Nurturer

Primary Goal: To feel safe (emotionally, spiritually, romantically, and financially)
Strengths: Sentimental, cautious, protective, sympathetic, emotional, devoted
Weaknesses: May be moody, clingy, overemotional, needy, insecure
Motto: “I feel”

Leo – Regal Charmer

Primary Goal: To lead the way
Strengths: Dramatic, charismatic, generous, exuberant, proud, confident
Weaknesses: May be pompous, patronizing, bossy, intolerant, stubborn
Motto: “I will”

Virgo – Practical Planner

Primary Goal: To do the right thing
Strengths: Meticulous, reliable, practical, diligent, modest
Weaknesses: May be fussy, overcritical, harsh, perfectionistic, a worrier
Motto: “I serve”

Libra – Easy-going Diplomat

Primary Goal: To live an easy, uncomplicated life
Strengths: Diplomatic, fair-minded, peaceable, charming, sophisticated
Weaknesses: May be indecisive, gullible, passive, co-dependent or easily influenced
Motto: “I balance”

Scorpio – Mysterious Soul

Primary Goal: To survive against all opposition
Strengths: Intense, forceful, powerful, passionate, magnetic,
Weaknesses: May be compulsive, jealous, secretive, obstinate, obsessive
Motto: “I desire”

Sagittarius – Transparent Free-Spirit

Primary Goal: To live the good life
Strengths: Jovial, good-humored, honest, straightforward, freedom-loving
Weaknesses: May be irresponsible, superficial, tactless, restless, flippant
Motto: “I seek”

Next up is a review of the Myers-Briggs personality profiles for jump-starting a character.

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