Character bible template for a recurring cast

Wrong Opera — editable production worksheet

Source: https://wrongopera.com/templates/character-bible

Updated: 2026-09-23

Copy this worksheet into your preferred document or notes tool. Replace bracketed prompts with your own project details.

Copy the reusable character record

CHARACTER ID / NAME:
PROFILE VERSION / APPROVED BY:
ROLE IN THE STORY:
IMMEDIATE WANT / LONGER-TERM WANT:
FEAR / CONTRADICTION:
TYPICAL DECISION UNDER PRESSURE:
VISUAL ANCHORS (silhouette, face, costume, props):
ACCEPTED REFERENCES / WHAT EACH DEFINES:
VOICE RHYTHM / VOCABULARY / RANGE:
PRONUNCIATION NOTES:
RELATIONSHIPS / POINTS OF FRICTION:
BEHAVIOURS TO AVOID AND WHY:
CONTINUITY CHANGES (episode, event, lasting effect):
OPEN QUESTIONS / NEXT TEST: