172 THE GAME PRODUCTION HANDBOOK, 2/E
Preparing Character Descriptions
Character descriptions give a clear idea of who the character is and how he might
sound. These notes are useful for actors auditioning for a particular role, as they
don’t have to guess who the character is and can focus on creating a voice that
defines the character. The descriptions also help a casting directing further nar-
row the field on the type of actor needed for the role.
Figure 10.6 is one example of a character description template. A picture is
invaluable also as it gives a clear idea of the type of actor needed for the role.
Other key information, such as gender, age, and ethnicity is described to further
narrow the field. A brief description of the voice tone ...