Meet Charlie, Smudge's sidekick.

Over the last couple of weeks I have been working on a scrip / novel I called BLACK ROCK TO BATHURST. I have decided to change the name to Smudge as it is a story about achieving his dream to race at Bathurst. I loved developing his character and posted his sheet a few days ago. This is a character driven story and Smudge needed a sidekick so let me introduce Charlie, Smudge's shiralee, a waif he rescues after her mother dies. 

I know you'll like the kid.

NAME:                                                          : Charlie

Position in story:                                            : Secondary lead

Age:	11 Years
Nationality:	Australian
Socioeconomic level as a child:	Poor
Socioeconomic level as an adult:	N/A
Hometown:	Orroroo
Current residence:	Orroroo
Occupation:	School kid
Income:	Nil
Talents/skills:	Knows how to graft. Had to grow up early / mechanical insight. Loves cars.
Salary:	None
Relationships:
Birth order:	Only
Siblings (describe relationship):
Spouse/partner (describe relationship):
Children (describe relationship):
Parents (describe relationship):	Terri (mother) dies early in the story – Bluey Nagel (Druggy} – has been out of Charlies life from the day of conception. Now has his eye on getting custody  of Charlie to take advantage of Terri’s estate.
Grandparents (describe relationship):	Never met them
Grandchildren (describe relationship):
Significant others (describe relationship):
Relationship skills:	Razor sharp instincts, wary to keep anyone close, but has an affinity with Smudge.
Physical Characteristics
Height:	Short
Weight:	Slight build
Race:	Caucasion
Eye Color:	Blue
Hair Color:	Ginger
Glasses or contact lenses?	Neither
Skin color:	Fair with freckles
Shape of face:	Pretty, high cheekbones hair is unruly and Smudge has a hard job getting her to style it. Clothes are a bit ragged, but he gets on top of that in time too.
Distinguishing features:
How does he/she dress?
Mannerisms:	Talks fast and can’t stop moving
Habits: (smoking, drinking/drugs/addictions etc.)
Any physical illnesses?	None
Health:	Good
Hobbies:	Fast cars and sport but has never had an opportunity while her mother was alive
Favourite sayings:	Good-on-ya       Right-oh!
Speech patterns:
Disabilities:	None
Style (Elegant, shabby etc.):	Shabby
Greatest flaw:	Her upbringing has left her a bit of a loner
Best quality:	Honesty and Loyalty
Personality Attributes and Attitudes
Educational Background:	Schooling at OAS
Intelligence Level:	High
Any Mental Illnesses?	None detected yet
Learning Experiences:	At school she holds back, but knows she can do the work at a high level
Character's short-term goals in life:	Ride in Psycho
Character's long-term goals in life:	Just to live
How does Character see himself/herself?	Shy and reserved, but will force herself to get ‘out there’
How does Character believe he/she is perceived by others?	Poor little blighter who deserves more.
How self-confident is the character?	Confident about her abilities but unsure socially
Does the character seem ruled by emotion or logic or some combination thereof?	No
What would most embarrass this character	Nothing her mother has desensitised her
Spiritual Characteristics
Does the character believe in God?	Doesn’t know anything about religion
What are the character's spiritual beliefs?
Is religion or spirituality a part of this character's life?
If so, what role does it play?