Almost everyone has quirks—memorable traits. Some are more subtle than others. Adding quirks to your character can help bring them to life and give them depth. Below is a list of quirks to consider.
Winks at particular characters - An amorous or obsessed individual
High pitched voice - A young person or eunuch
Constantly rubs hands - Nervous or overly cleanly person
Speaks slowly - Old or steady-going persons
Twirls mustache/hair - Someone who is easily bored or overtly evil
Gives nicknames to people - Calls people by hair color or other feature
Picks nose/ears often - A young or habitual person
Scratches butt - An uncouth person
Refuses low quality food - Someone with a fear of germs or rich person
Constantly uses hands when talking - A salesperson or someone who likes to exaggerate
Rubs eyes and forehead - A person who does not sleep very well/often
Criticizes everything - Someone with high standards or doesn’t do a lot of work
Sniffs things/people - A socially challenged creature/person who likes smells
Adjusts clothes/glasses - Someone who doesn’t spend money on well fitting attire
Constantly checks the time - A nervous business person with a pocket watch
Twirls hair - A nervous person or someone who is self-soothing
Rubs chin - Someone is contemplating
Taps fingers on lips - Someone who is thinking of what to say
Adjusting their clothes often - Someone who is a neat freak
Taps index finger on temple - Someone who is thinking
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