Character seen in personal column? (8)
I believe the answer is:
backbone
This clue is a double definition.
'character' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'personal column?' is the second definition.
(column holding up one's person)
'seen in' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for backbone that I've seen before include "Lt protects the spinal cord" , "Spinal column courage" , "Strength of character" , "Spine or courage" , "Firmness of character" .)