Ramblings

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To briefly describe people in the personality profiles, I use a set of Traits. This is a list of all of them to explain them in a little bit more detail.

However, it needs to be clear that categorizing a person remotely like this is difficult. I'm not a psychologist, nor are “personality traits” like this a thing. I am not able, wanting or willing to make declarative statements about a person - not after knowing them briefly as an acquaintance, nor after knowing them intimately as a best friend for over three years. The things I say here, about people I've somehow come to know about, are entirely my personal impression, working with what little information I have about any particular person. Not only is my information about a person always severely limited, it is also filtered through both my conscious as well as my subconscious mind.

Of course, more time will improve accuracy in terms of total available knowledge as well as combatting the emotional and mental distortion inherent to any mind. Either way, my assessment of a person will probably never exceed an estimated accuracy of roughly ~1%, and the traits I ascribe to them should be seen as more an indication of how I feel about a person - not what that person actually is like.

Brave

Craven

Brave - This character has learned that attacking problems head-on is often the fastest and easiest way to solve them.

Craven - This character runs faster backward than most can run forward.

Bravery denotes a person's willingness to accept risk.
It is primarily determined by an individual's perception of risk. Due to ignorance (or sometimes because of their protected status), children can tend to feel a bit too safe sometimes, whereas adults may tend to overestimate the stakes (especially of social situations) and become more defensive. Minor differences in braveness between people exist, major differences typically indicate a (perceived or actual) difference in wealth, safety, ability or another commodity that changes the stakes. Beware the crossover toward stupidity.

Being craven could be considered a social liability, but does tend to lead an individual towards very safe options, improving their longevity. Being very craven can become a major weakness, though being exceedingly brave does the same.

Calm

Wrathful

Calm - This character radiates calmness and is hardly bothered by anything.

Wrathful - This character becomes irritated quickly, and their decisions are often largely influenced by their many frustrations.

The spectrum of calmness is tied to safety, maturity, bravery and intelligence. Knowing more and understanding one's reality better leads to less frustration or worry.

Chaste

Lustful

Chaste - Be it old age, asexuality, trauma or one of many other reasons, this character does not experience regular sex drive.

Lustful - This character is a nymphomaniac.

Content

Ambitious

Content - This character is happy with where they are in life and is unlikely to risk what they have.

Ambitious - This character is constantly looking for their next move and will strategize or take risks to get ahead.

Diligent

Lazy

Diligent - This character expresses themselves through their work, which is always at the highest of their abilities, even if nobody will notice.

Lazy - This character does not see the value of effort and excellence, and instead prefers shortcuts and the path of least resistance.

Forgiving

Vengeful

Forgiving - Forgiveness is the only way to move past each other's humanity. This character is hard to permanently upset, albeit sometimes to their own detriment.

Vengeful - This character keeps receipts of other people's deeds.

Generous

Greedy

Generous - This character readily gives away what they have to people they think are more deserving or in need.

Greedy - This character has already done everything to satisfy their own needs before they think about the needs of anyone else.

Gregarious

Shy

Gregarious - This character is home where their friends and family are. Or anyone, really.

Shy - This character is perfectly capable of attending social events, just not at the same time as anyone else.

Honest

Deceitful

Honest - This character values truth above all, speaking plainly even when the words are uncomfortable or unwelcome.

Deceitful - This character is limited solely by what they think you will believe, not by what is true.

Humble

Arrogant

Humble - Affirmation and recognition by others are not this character's source of self-worth.

Arrogant - With an inflated ego like that, it's not surprising this character hardly sees anyone but themselves.

Just

Arbitrary

Just - A stalwart of fairness, this character applies rules evenly and acts as a moderating force in conflicts.

Arbitrary - This character makes their judgements on the spot and applies them as they see fit in the moment.

Patient

Impatient

Patient - This character can endure delays, setbacks and idiots with remarkable composure.

Impatient - This character regards waiting as a personal affront to both themselves and the universe.

Trusting

Paranoid

Trusting - This character assumes the world is mostly reasonable, until proven hilariously wrong.

Paranoid - If a betrayal didn't actually happen, this character will force or stage one just to make sure that their fears are confirmed.

Loyal

Disloyal

Loyal - This character stands by friends, allies and causes, even when it would be simpler to walk away.

Disloyal - This character’s allegiances are flexible, particularly when convenience or opportunity appears.

Zealous

Cynical

Zealous - This character is very enthusiastic about the causes they believe in.

Cynical - This character generally expects the worst and they're rarely disappointed.

Compassionate

Sadistic

Callous

Compassionate - This character truly cares. When they say that they care, they genuinely do it. Very valuable.

Sadistic - This character enjoys seeing rules and expectations applied with a creative cruelty for those who they think deserve it.

Callous - It stands to be argued whether this character even recognizes the pain of others, or if others are just a black box to them.

Fickle

Stubborn

Fickle - This character has a hard time to commit and will change their mind constantly, often leaving others guessing.

Stubborn - This character refuses to bend, mostly out of principle, occasionally out of habit.

Eccentric

Eccentric - This character approaches life from an unusual angle, often to the mild confusion of those around them.

Transsexual

Transsexual - This character's gender is not what their doctor assigned them at birth.

Sleeping Dog

Sleeping Dog - This character bites. For your own good, leave them be. They do not need to be greeted.

Cat

Cat - This character expresses affection on their own accord and will spend time with you when they feel like it. Treat them like a cat: Enjoy it when they're there, give them space when they're not.

Painless

Painless - Because this character feels no cognitive or emotional pain, this character does not recognize their mistakes. Unfortunately, this means that they're also not learning from them.

Dutch

Dutch - This character has the directness of the only country in the world that shoots fireworks from their ass cheeks.

German

German - This character is unironically German. That's English and means “weltfremd”.

American Brain Lvl 1

American Brain Lvl 2

American Brain Lvl 1 - This character will occasionally tell you about things that make no logical sense - until you realize that they're American.

American Brain Lvl 2 - As a neutral, outside observer you would think that the stereotype of the dumb American is probably just an exaggeration. Ohh, you would be sorely mistaken.

Depressed

Depressed - This character's battle is in their brain, and their brain won't let them rest.

Lunatic

Lunatic - Plagued by hallucinations, delusions and disorganized thoughts, this character struggles to distinguish between what is real and what is not.

Fecund

Fecund - This character tends toward producing children, whether they plan to or not.

Wheezing

Wheezing - This character struggles to breathe comfortably.

Thin Blood

Thin Blood - Any kind of wound might prove fatal to this character since their sanguine humors are in a hurry to escape their body.

Allergies

Allergies - This character's antibodies are engaged in a war with their host.

Stupid Lvl 1

Stupid Lvl 2

Stupid Lvl 3

Stupid Lvl 1 - If the escape pod has space for a group of three people, but you're four - leave this one behind.

Stupid Lvl 2 - In case of an apocalypse, this broken record player would be lucky to be mistaken for a zombie.

Stupid Lvl 3 - It is questionable whether modern imaging technology is sensitive enough to register this character's minimal brain activity.

Intelligent Lvl 1

Intelligent Lvl 2

Intelligent Lvl 3

Intelligent Lvl 1 - This character excels with their quick wit and deep, logical comprehension. Even if the solution to a problem is out of their immediate reach, they still know the direction they need to go to. Never underestimate.

Intelligent Lvl 2 - This character's speed and sharpness is unparallelled. With their deep insights, they understand the world at a level only few can reach. Given enough time, there is virtually no problem this character couldn't solve.

Intelligent Lvl 3 - This character's mind is a singularity of knowledge, an infinite depth of understanding, commanding awe and respect by even the brightest. Their mind is one with reality itself and acts as a beacon on a plane of insight I can only wish to get a glimpse of.

Adulterer

Fornicator

Incestuous

Cannibal

Excommunicated

Murderer

Murderer - Another person died by this character's own hands.

Drinker

Drinker - This character looks all the way to the end of their bottle.

Flagellant

Flagellant - Pain! There's nothing like pain to help feel something in a world otherwise so unbearably dull.

Comfort Eater

Comfort Eater - Indulging in food, too much, unhealthy, seems to help this character manage some stress. At least temporarily.

Contrite

Improvident

Inappetetic

Inappetetic - This character is a top contender in the Hunger Games.

Reclusive

Reclusive - Barely ever seen, this character is stressed in social situations and prefers to be where they will be left alone. The safe, cold hands of solitude.

Irritable

Irritable - You're on thin ice? No, this character has pre-broken any ice you could be on.

Smoker

Smoker - Got a fire? This character likes to inhale dangerous fumes for fun.

Drug Addict

Profilgate

Confider

Confider - This character has found that talking with others about their burdens helps them.

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