Character 1 Name: Maria

Personal Info:

Age: 20 Height: Average Build: Slim Personal Style: Reserved

Family Info:

Father: Pastor Mukisa Mother: Nakimuli Siblings: None

Backstory:

Maria was born seven years into her parents’ marriage and she has since been treated as a
miracle child. Being an only child, she had to fit her parents mold and graceful nature. When she met
Jack, she was intrigued by his free spirited, no cares attitude, and she eventually fell in love with him.

Strengths:

She’s likeable and kind.

Weaknesses:

Unassertive and insecure. She has her true personality unconsciously play second fiddle to
the character she creates as the pastor’s kid, dressing and socializing accordingly.
Flaws:

Cares so much about what people think about her.

What does she want?

She wants to live a perfect life to gain her parents confidence to let her go away to university.

What does she need?

She needs her freedom.

What’s in her way?

Her ex-Jake coming back into town, might spoil her image.

How does she arc?

She starts insecure and self-conscious but she gains her freedom to live her life.

Does she have a secret?

She’s HIV positive

Character 2 Name: Joan

Personal Info:

Age: 21 Height: Above average Build: Endomorph Personal Style: Daring

Family Info:

Father: Ali Mother: Hakamadah Siblings: Ten

Backstory:

Joan grew up in a large Muslim family, she ran from home at fifteen when her parents tried
forcing the family religion on her. Due to her expressive personality, she was misjudged to be a slut in
her community.

Strengths:

She’s reliable and brave.

Weaknesses:

She’s aggressive and skeptical about everything.

Flaws:

She distrusts everyone which makes her a loner and reserved despite her vibrant dressing.

What does she want?

She wants to make amends with Maria.

What does she need?

She needs a friend.

What’s in her way?

Her reputation with her religious landlord.

How does she arc?

She arcs from the cold self-conscious lady who thinks the world hates her to her opening to the
world.

Does she have a secret?

No.
Character 3 Name: Pastor Mukisa

Personal Info:

Age: 57 Height: Short Build: Lean Personal Style: Conservative

Family Info:

Father: Pastor Geoffrey Mother: N/A Siblings: Three

Backstory:

Mukisa comes from a line of pastors, his father and his father’s father before that all took up the
family tradition. When he was eight years-old he climbed to the top floor of a five stored building and
hanged by the edge, his older brother by five years climbed along and saved him though it cost him his
life. He grew up straight and narrow in honor of his family legacy and he took on the role of pastor that
was to be his brothers. He lives his life in constant fear of not being a sufficient substitute.

Strengths:

He’s charismatic and self-disciplined.

Weaknesses:

He’s narcistic and close minded.

Flaws:

He holds to a higher regard the perception of others than those closest to him.

What does he want?

He wants an heir to the church.

What does he need?

He needs approval from his father.

What’s in his way?

His only child straying to the dark side.

How does he arc?

He has a flat arc, so he ends up where he began though he accepts his daughter as a lost one.

Does he have a secret?

He pushed his brother over the ledge.