Most new writers understand this, but many make the mistake of confusing a character with a bunch of character traits. Deciding that your detective walks with a limp, has a deep southern accent, has a peculiar scar on his forehead and drives a 1957 Vovlo sedan does not make him real to the reader. That might be a start, but unless there are real reasons for each of these things, they will remain what they are; a bunch of random things decided at a whim.
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Speaking of memorable characters, you have one on your hands, Michael. Here's some great words for your story in RotS!
http://bryanhitchcock.blogspot.com/2008/04/to-destroy-all-flesh-by-michael-ehart.html
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