Character
/ˈkæɹəktə/
noun
A being involved in the action of a story.
A distinguishing feature; characteristic; trait; phene.
“A single locus governing the petal colour character was detected on the linkage group A2.”
A complex of traits marking a person, group, breed, or type.
“A study of the suspect's character and his cast iron alibi ruled him out.”
verb
To write (using characters); to describe.