Characters will only be approved after faction leaders have been chosen.
Each faction is allowed (3) spartan characters at any one time, to be chosen by the faction leader.
Each faction is allowed (5) ODST characters at any one time, to be chosen by the faction leader.
Each faction is allowed (3) commander charcters at any one time, to be chosen by the faction leader.
Each faction is allowed any number of marine or civilian characters, automatically approved barring exceptional circumstances.

an important thing to note, characters CAN learn additional skills throughout the game, if the right circumstances are met.
Adding additional info will only increase the chances of the faction leader liking your character and allowing you one of the special slots!

Spartan:

Name:
Rank and Designation:
(optional) Mjolnir variant:
Skills (choose 3):
Bio:

ODST:

Name:
Rank:
Skills (Choose 2):
Bio:
Commander:

Name:
Rank:
Skills (choose 2):
Bio:
Marine:

Name:
Rank:
Skills (choose 1):
Bio:
civilian asset:

Name:
occupation:
Skills (choose 1 non combat related):
Bio: