Is Your Original Character A Mary Sue?

What is a Mary Sue, precisely? In short, it's a character in a fanfiction, roleplay, story--anything!--that is just a bit too perfect, and readers get tired of such perfect adventures. Trust me, you've seen them. This test is for your original fiction characters, and a great way to test for a Mary Sue!

The test may seem a bit long, but don't worry, it's quite simple! Just answer as honestly as possible, and receive your very accurate result (in my opinion)! There's even some tips on how you could make your character a bit more believable. I don't have any credentials, but I've always loved literature; I'm an aspiring writer like you. Without further ado, plunge deep into the Mary Sue test, and get one step closer to the perfect story!

Created by: KilljoyRainbow

Let's start with the basic information about your character. How old are they?
- Very young; 0-10 years
- Tween/Teen, 11-20 years
- Young adult, 21-40 years
- 41 or older, and they look their age
- 41 or older, but they look much younger due to the magical elements in the story.
- My character is ageless. They have no beginning nor end.
Are they your age or around your age?
- Yes
- No
- Does not apply
Is your character your gender?
- Yes
- No
- My character is genderless
- My character is a gender I invented
Lady characters only! What is her hair color? (Skip if your character is an animal, we'll get back to them)
- Blonde
- Black
- Brown
- Red/Auburn
- None of the above
- My character is not a lady/an animal
A continuation of the list above.
- White or grey, but not due to age
- White or grey from age
- An unusual color (pink, blue, etc. )/bald (only check if it's unusual for your character's time and place!)
- An unusual color or bald, but that isn't unusual where she is.
- Bald or nearly bald, due to disease
- My character is not a lady/Is an animal
Gentlemen only! What color is his hair?
- Black
- Brown
- Blonde
- Red/Auburn
- Something else
- My character is not male/An animal
A continuation of the above.
- White or grey, but not due to age
- White or grey, due to age/Bald, due to disease or age.
- An unusual color, such as blue or pink (Only check if it's unusual for the character's world!)
- An unusual color, but it's not unusual in my story.
- He's bald
- Does not apply
Let's take care of the animals now. What type of animal is it?
- A mythical creature, like a unicorn, dragon, griffin, etc.
- A wild canine, wild feline, horse, bear, or bird of prey.
- A breed of dog/cat usually domesticated
- A rodent, benevolent bird, reptile, amphibian, fish, or insect.
- Something out there, like a cow, elephant, or creature not mentioned/I made the animal up.
- My character is not an animal
Is your animal's coloration commonly found in the rest of its species? (In your story, that is)
- Yes
- No
- It's the last of its kind/The only one of its kind)
- My character is not an animal
Now we come to the questions that can be answered by everyone! Is your character the most popular (or one of the most popular) in its group or community?
- Yes
- No
Conversely, is your character an outcast?
- Yes
- No
Is your character just an average Joe on the social ladder?
- Yes
- No
Is your character a member of royalty, related to the Alpha, or similarly connected to those in positions of power? (Click 'no' if your book is just all about royals or similar)
- Yes
- No
Is your character THE highest position of ruler or leader possible in the story?
- Yes
- No
- They're an underdog, but work their way up to there.
Does your character very much fit a stereotype, such as prep, skater, goth, jock, etc.? (It counts if they fit a stereotype unique to the story)
- Yes--It's what defines them
- Yes, I suppose they do
- No
Could your character be considered 'rich'?
- Yes
- Yes--But the story is mostly about rich people
- I'd say they're upper middle-class
- Just average
- Dirt poor
Is your character extremely good at a certain musical instrument, singing included?
- Yes, the instrument is a harp, flute, guitar, instruments similar to this, or their own voice.
- Yes, another instrument.
- Yes, an instrument that I made up.
- Yes, an unusual or clunky instrument, like the accordion or dulcimer.
- No, my character doesn't fare well with musical instruments.
- My character is a non-humanoid creature virtually incapable of making music, save for the crude rhythmic pounding of their appendages on something.
How many magical, mysterious, or signature items does your character possess? (A book of spells, an enchanted pendant, or a trusty sword are common examples)
- None
- 1
- 2-3
- 4-5
- 6+
- Well, funny thing, my character is a salesperson who specializes in such artifacts, so... A lot.
How many other characters have some sort of romantic relationship with your character? (It doesn't apply if your story takes place over several decades or a lifetime)
- None, and they're fine with it
- None, but they wish they had someone
- One
- 2-3
- 4+
- Does not apply
How many characters find themselves infatuated with your character, but they never date?
- None
- One
- 2-3
- 4-6
- More than 6
- Basically everyone they meet who is attracted to their gender.
Please describe your FEMALE (or the equivalent in your story) character's body type. Many Mary-Sue-esque traits can emerge here, so please just choose the option that best fits her.
- She's quite skinny
- She's skinny enough to be considered Anorexic, but takes that as a compliment.
- She's slim/average
- She's quite muscled
- She's a bit overweight
- My character is not female
Please describe your MALE (or the equivalent of male in your story) character's body type.
- Rather skinny
- Average
- A bit above average weight
- Very much above average weight
- Positively bulging with muscles
- My character is not male.
Is your character able to smoke, drink, or take part in similar activities despite being underage?
- Yes, but they do it on the sly
- Yes, and responsible adults let them! OR there is no 'underage'!
- Yes, but they get caught
- No, they would NEVER!
- My character is not a minor or the equivalent.
Does your character have money for frivolities (such as gadgets, high-end clothing, etc.) while having little to no income?
- Yes
- They have the money, but they mostly steal it
- They have the money, but find it/have a benefactor that is not a guardian.
- They're too little to support themselves and have a guardian who could give them cash.
- My character has a steady job and can afford to splurge.
How many 'normal' animals does your character have as companions? (By 'normal', I mean one your could expect to see as a pet)
- None
- One
- 2-3
- 4-5
- 6-9
- 10+
How many 'unusual' animals does your character have as companions? (Meaning a creature you wouldn't normally see as a pet.)
- None
- One
- Two
- 3-5
- 6+
- My character is an exception; They sort of own a magical pet shop...
Does your character have the ability to fly by themselves when this is unheard of in their community?
- Yes, with wings or something like that
- Yes, with no apparent means
- No
Can your character use 'magic', when this is virtually unheard of in their community?
- Yes
- No
Does anyone very much disapprove of your character's morals or actions in general?
- Yes, people who they are close to
- Yes, people who they don't really care about
- Yes, but only people who aren't important (Like the village idiot or a similar character)
- Yes, most of society... They have rather underground views.
- Of course they have disagreements, but it would be unusual for someone to question their life's direction.
- No, who would disagree with my character?
Does authority punish your character noticeably more/less than they would to most of their peers?
- No
- Yes
- My character HAS no authority
- Silly quizmaker! My character IS authority
Does your character regularly use a weapon either impractical or very out of place in their setting? (Like a sword in our society, or a ray gun in the middle ages)
- Yes
- No
- Yeah, but everyone sort of does... The story's quirky like that.
Does your character have little to no scars, even though they continually battle?
- Yes
- No
- No, but healing technology/magic is readily available, so that's normal.
- There aren't too many battles in my story
How many unusual scars, birthmarks, tattoos, or similar thing does your character possess?
- None
- One
- Two
- 3+
Please select the option that best fits your character's name.
- It's a different spelling of, related to, or simply IS my name, nickname, screenname, or something like that.
- It's a noun or adjective that usually isn't a name.
- It's a masculine-sounding name on a lady
- It's unusual for the place my character calls home.
- I chose it because it sounds really cool
- None of the above
Does your character share most/all of your religious or moral beliefs?
- Yes, and they talk about it all the time
- Yes
- No
Is your character prone to starting fights?
- Yes, and they usually win
- Yes, and they're most always justified
- Yes, due to an anger problem
- Yes... Just yes.
- No, they're not like that
- No, who would want to fight with MY character?
Is your character constantly told how physically attractive they are?
- Yes, and they almost always deny it
- Yes, and they agree
- Yes, and they accept it politely
- It might happen, but I wouldn't call it 'constantly'.
- No, not very often
Is the ending 'happy' for your character?
- Indeedy-doo!
- No, it's an unhappy ending
- They realize that what they wanted wasn't really what they wanted, so to speak.
- It isn't 'happy', per se, but they're basically content.
- My character dies.
- I'm not that far yet!!! (That's okay!)
Is your character a 'furry', with a human body and just the tail, ears, fangs, of the creature?
- Yes
- No
- They're a furry, but with more animal traits
- Yes, but in my story that is quite normal
Is the character accepted into a group, even though they do not fit the age requirement or a similar requirement?
- Yes
- No
Does your character pick up an essential skill super fast?
- Yes
- No
- Yes, multiple essential skills
Does your character make a habit of sharing profound advice?
- Yes. It makes things go rather swimmingly, no?
- No, they're not quite that witty
How many languages does your character FLUENTLY know?
- Just they one they were raised on
- They live in a very diverse area, and therefore know a smattering of several languages.
- They know about 2
- 3
- 4
- 5+
If I asked you what your character's relationship with their paternal grandfather is, could your readily answer?
- Yes
- No

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