Family Ties

How does your character fit into his/her family. Are they a source of comfort or conflict for your character?

Optimist or Pessimist

Is your character more of an optimist or a pessimist? What in your character's upbringing or past experiences might have made him/her this way?

Humiliation

What's the worst, most humiliating thing that could ever happen to your character? Why is your character so sensitive to this particular thing/event?

Rain

For five minutes, write about what your character most enjoys doing on a rainy day. When was the last time s/he was able to do this activity?

Waiting

For five minutes, write about a time when your character was anxiously waiting for something. Why was the outcome so important? How did things work out for your character?