n.
1.an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
2.a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something
3.the inherent complex of attributes that determine a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions
4.an actor's portrayal of someone in a play
5.a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
6.good repute
7.a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability
8.a written symbol that is used to represent speech character v.
1.engrave or inscribe characters on
