Character Traits:

Small under 3 feet

Yellow in color, cylindrical in shape
Little self control
Very impulsive
May have one or two eyes
Adorned with metal goggles
Great a creating mayhem

Motives:
To assist in the nefarious deeds of a criminal
mastermind and have a great time doing it

Character Traits:
Short in stature

Big voice
Pleasantly plump
Brunette
Talents:
o Writing
o Reading
o Drawing amazing stick figures
o Not being able to pronounce Abominable
Snowman

Motives:
Helping students learn proper reading writing
mechanics and encourage independent thinking

Character Traits:

Often seen in red and blue spandex

Amazing strength
male
Ability to defy gravity

Loves a news reporter by the initials of L.L.

Keeps a secret identify
Black hair and bright blue eyes
Extremely defined physique
Not human

Motives:
Standing and fighting for truth, justice, and the
American way

Character Traits:

Short in stature
Blonde
female
Big smile
Talents:

o Identification of countries, continents, and all

forms of geography
o Being pleasant and happy person

Motives:
Helping students learn about the worlds cultures,
religions, races, landmarks, and the way the
societies of the world interact as well as the
features of the earth

Character Traits:

Tall and slender

female
Impeccably dressed
Soft voice full of authority
Very active and can pop up anywhere
Great at problem solving and organizing

 Very caring and kind

Motives:
To aid in the development of students as well as
keeping the school moving smoothly and safely

Character Traits:

Male
Jet black scales
Lives on the island of Berk with his best friend
Bright green eyes
Has retractable set of teeth
Loyal and affectionate
Intelligent and has a sense of humorseems to
laugh

 Can conjure fire

Natural leader
Motives:
Aiding his best friend in transportation,
companionship , and exploration

Character Traits:

Shades of blue, purple, and grey in color

Enjoys chaos in destruction
Very loyal
Able to communicate in multiple languages
Talented pilot
Able to change his form number of legs,
antenna
Loves to surf

Motives:
To escape from being terminated and to find a
family that loves and accepts him

Character Traits:

Almost entirely white in color

Loyal to the point of sacrifice
Loves the idea of summer
His best friend is a large antlered quadruped
Was created to be a playmate

Motives:
Wants to be a good and loyal friend and to
experience summer

Character Traits:
Brave and courageous
Fair skin, blue eyes, and a outline swirl on his chin
Purple head cap and collar, other colors are
grey/silver and green
Wrist laser, pop out wings
Best friend with a cowboy
Has a crush on a cowgirl

Motives:
Defeating evil Emperor Zurg and becoming a
favorite toy to his child owner

Character Traits:

Very large
Blue and purple in color
Has horns
Long, sharp teeth capable of scaring
Best friend with a one-eyed green individual
Extremely loyal
A natural protector and leader

Motives:
To be the best scare-er and a loyal friend

Character Traits:

Loves pizza
Has 3 brothers
Is the leader of his group
Fights crime and evil
Avoid detection
Studies the martial arts
Loyal and honorable
Level headed
Wears a blue bandana

Motives:
To fight crime and evil avoiding detection and
remaining loyal to master and mentor and
brothers

Character Traits:

Beautiful, long flowing blonde hair

Looks great in the colors green and gold
63, 255 lb.
Comes from a long line of athletes
Is in peak physical condition
Gives time and financial backing to charities

Motives:
To marry his true long lost love Miss Simi and be
the best defensive player in the NFL

Character Traits and Motives

Characters traits are used by authors to help readers identify each character as well as to
care about the characters journey in the story. The motives of a character are what
determine a characters actions. In the activity, you will be identifying characters based on
their character traits and motives. With your group move around the room and stop at
each station to identify the character, then move to the next station. There are 12 total.

Now it is your turn. Come up with two characters then describe each ones
character traits and motives without giving the character away. Then trade
your sheet with another group and try to figure out the character that they
chose.
Who Am I?

Character Traits:

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Motives:

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