To use this template, enter the following and fill in the appropriate fields. Any field left blank will not show up. Don't forget to include brackets, to make the fields into links.

{{character|image=|performer=|note=|debut=}}

Most characters only need the basic fields; for the full template, pick and choose from:

{{character|image=|performer=|note=|performer2=|note2=|more=|debut=|pattern=|design=|designnote=|design2=|designnote2=}}

• use performer2 and note2, for each subsequent additional performer, up to 6
• use more= to link to the name of the header in the article that addresses the character's performing history
• avoid captioning the profile image; when it's absolutely needed (as on Statler and Waldorf), use caption=
• use design= and designnote= for one person and their job (i.e. "designer/builder") and design2= and designnote2= for a second person
• thumb provides a thumbnail in cases when the main image does not meet the needs for external use