A character sheet is a production reference.

It does not need to show every pose the character will ever make.

It needs to make the character difficult to misunderstand.

What belongs on the sheet?

For a recurring character, start with:

  • clear front or three-quarter view;
  • full body;
  • side view where useful;
  • neutral expression;
  • several key expressions;
  • standard wardrobe;
  • important accessories;
  • color notes.

That is already enough for many productions.

Lock identity before personality poses

First answer:

What does this person look like?

Then explore:

  • angry;
  • delighted;
  • worried;
  • suspicious;
  • exhausted.

If the face changes substantially every time the emotion changes, the character is not yet stable enough.

Show proportions

A character's silhouette matters.

Record:

  • head-to-body proportion;
  • height;
  • body shape;
  • limb style;
  • hand/foot treatment.

Two faces can match while the character's body changes enough to feel wrong.

Define standard wardrobe

List the exact recurring pieces.

Example:

Maya - teal hoodie; - black leggings; - white high-top sneakers; - silver star necklace.

Do not use vague notes such as:

casual clothes.

Record color deliberately

If a specific color matters, preserve a visual swatch or approved reference.

Natural-language color names can be interpreted broadly.

"Blue" covers a large range.

Include important accessories

Glasses.

Hat.

Watch.

Backpack.

Hearing aid.

Bracelet.

If an accessory is part of the recognizable identity, put it on the sheet.

If it only appears in one scene, keep it with that scene instead.

Add expression examples

Choose expressions the story actually uses.

For a comedy:

  • neutral;
  • skeptical;
  • panic;
  • smug;
  • laughing.

For a gentle personal story:

  • neutral;
  • warm smile;
  • surprise;
  • sadness;
  • affection.

Do not overload the sheet

The character sheet should reduce ambiguity.

If it contains ten outfits, eight hairstyles and four ages, it does the opposite.

Separate variants when necessary.

Where MyToonMaker fits

At publication time, Codex should show whether MyToonMaker creates or stores a formal character sheet, or whether the live product uses a simpler approved-reference system.

Use the product's real terminology.

Create Your Character.