Character Survey

Basic Stats

 * Player (you) Name:
 * What is the character's full name? Nicknames?
 * What is the colour of the character's hair, eyes, and skin?
 * What is the character's general appearance?
 * What is the character's age?
 * Where was the character born?
 * Describe the character's family.
 * Has the character begun his/her own family?
 * Has the character ever done anything else (besides adventuring) for a living?

General Attitudes & Approach

 * When or how was the character educated?
 * What are the character's political and religious beliefs?
 * What is the character's moral code?
 * Does your character have any prejudices?
 * How would your character handle an insubordinate servant? (If you're a "wouldn't have servants" type, then an insubordinate hireling.)
 * What would the character die for? What would they be willing to sacrifice the lives of their friends for?

More Psychological Stuff

 * Who is the one person your character trusts the most?
 * How would your characters parents describe him?
 * What was the best moment of the characters life? Worst?
 * What flaws does the character have? Is he quick to judge people? A slob?
 * What advice would you give your character?
 * List the 5 most important people in the character's life.
 * What is the character's "big secret", and what will happen if it is discovered?
 * "Hey, I've got an interesting job for you..." Name 3 jobs that your character might find interesting.
 * How will the character die? What would you consider a good end to a life well lived for this character?

Informal "About this Character"

 * What might someone seeing the character for the first time think?
 * Does the character have any goals?
 * What is the character's personality?
 * Any reoccurring mannerisms?
 * What is this character's "thing"?
 * That is, what action, activity, saying, motion, mannerism, etc., would be considered their "trademark", such that if I were to do it, others would say "oh, now you're acting like [this character]"?
 * It's ok to have more than one, but they should be something that is exaggerated or strongly associated with your character.
 * What is her first reaction to a situation? That is, does she run in, swords-a-swinging, or always attempt a peaceful parley, or examine every fact and mitigating circumstance in great detail before making a decision, etc.?
 * What would be the ultimate magic item for this character?
 * What would be the worst curse this character could ever receive?
 * Note any other notable aspects of your character, or anything else you'd like to add

More In-depth Stuff

 * What special qualities does the character possess?
 * NOT your PHB-skills, but what else can the character can do well?
 * Does he get along well with other people?
 * Is he skilled at taking care of business?
 * Prioritizing tasks?
 * Planning ahead?
 * Are there certain things the character just cannot do?
 * Get close to people; perceive himself realistically, etc.
 * That is, what do people who know this character well criticize about them?
 * What does your character hate?
 * What does your character love?
 * How does the character perceive government? Those who are opposed to the government?
 * How did the character gain his abilities?
 * What motivates him to act as a hero now?
 * How did his peers treat the character as a child? His elders?
 * What does your character hope to accomplish by adventuring?
 * Why is this goal more important than his safety? (i.e., Why would you take up adventuring, rather than being a nice, safe accountant?)
 * What is the character's kryptonite? What is their weakness or what will paralyze them with fear?
 * What does the character do to relax?
 * Describe the characters ideal mate.
 * What is in your characters's pockets, right now?
 * What do they normally carry in their pockets that they don't have right now, but wish they did?
 * What is the silliest thing your character has ever done?
 * Note any other details of or give an outline of the character's history

Credit
http://www.playnaked.com/olie/DandD/char_survey.html