The description of the appearance of the characters in the novel usually varied according to the plot and the characters. The following are some common ways to describe appearances: 1. Clear outline: The outline of the character is clear, tall, with prominent bones and obvious muscles. 2. Outstanding appearance: a description of a person's outstanding appearance, natural beauty, delicate facial features, fair skin, and soft hair. 3. Ordinary appearance: It refers to the appearance of a character that is relatively ordinary and has nothing special, but can also show a certain charm in certain situations. 4. Morbid beauty: It is used to describe the appearance of a character with an unhealthy beauty. It often shows the distortion and pain in the character's heart. 5. Rudimentary appearance: It refers to the appearance of a character that is simple and unadorned. It often reflects the environment and background of the character. In a novel, the author could use different ways to describe the characteristics of the character's appearance so that the readers could better understand the character's personality and psychological state.