Rule: Do not overstereotype individuals. Sometimes, it may help portray a specific type of person in a recognizable way, this presentation should never be overexaggerated.

Example: To depict an individual suffering from depression, presenting the simple signs of stress can be adequate. There is no need to portray scars on the arm or a tearful depiction (which is also judgmental). Moreover, the representation should reflect the society of the target group.

Gender: man, woman, diverse (directly related to appearance)

Appearance: masculine, feminine, androgynous, conventional, conservative, alternatively subcultural, tattooed

Age: infant, toddler, child, teenager, young adult, adult, middle age, seniority, old age

Skin color/ethnicities

Sexuality: heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, demisexual, asexual, etc.

Relationships: hetero-romantic, bi-romantic, homo-romantic, monogamous, polygamous

Body: thin, slim, normal, lean, muscular, strongly muscled, stout, overweight, short, tall, average height

Disability: not physically impaired, physically impaired (e.g., with glasses), with temporary disabilities (e.g., use of crutches), with chronic disabilities (e.g., paraplegics), mentally impaired (e.g., depression)

Clothing: conventional, alternatively subcultural, solemn, designer clothing, casual, ritual, worn

(Sub) cultural affiliations: Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, Shinto, consider guild affiliations, pay attention to pop cultures (hip hop, goth, queer, eco/hippie, etc.)