Description Cards: Expressions Excerpt - System-Neutral Character Writing PDF

Show how a character feels through the details an audience can see. This PDF excerpt pairs emotions and expressions with physical and emotional clues, helping you describe reactions such as anxiety or fear without relying only on a label.

Put character emotions into words

Each card presents an emotion or expression with bodily signs that can communicate it. Writers can use these examples to show rather than tell; players can place a card beside a character sheet as a reminder of how a feeling might appear in play.

The cards are both a reference and a brainstorming tool. GMs can browse them at random for a possible plot twist or character interest, while storytellers can draw on them when a scene needs a more specific emotional response. The material is system-neutral, and the cards include a collage of art by Rafal Dorsz. The tarot-sized format describes the card dimensions, not a divination deck.

Printable, searchable, and ready for your notes

The PDF is indexed and contains searchable, selectable text, so action words and descriptions can be copied or highlighted. High-resolution pages are intended for printing, with optional decorative layers and cut lines for 8½ × 11-inch sheets. Included blank card backgrounds let you add your own action words, descriptions, or notes.

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Specifications

• Format: PDF
• System: System-neutral
• Focus: Emotions, expressions, and physical reactions