Post by Lady the Admin on Aug 10, 2018 5:03:17 GMT
The Dependent
The Dependent's world revolves around having his needs met. These traits go beyond what is normally expected for a particular time of life.
Internal Traits: Shy, humble, lacks self-confidence. Troubled by own anger or aggressiveness. Procrastinator, has difficulty initiating projects. Easily flustered, becomes fearful and anxious. Reliant on others, which prohibits development of independence. Willing to take on unpleasant tasks out of desire to be liked. Lacking in self-confidence; sees oneselse of as inefficient and powerless. Fearful of abandonment.
Interpersonal Traits: Wants to be taken care of, but fears disappointment. Tries to elicit care from others; feels unable to manage well without help. Needs guidance. "Tell me what you think I should do." Craves reassurance and support. Allows parent, spouse, boss, or friends to make their major life decisions. Waits for others to take action; yields to others. Fears losing approva; fears evaluation.
I used to have a ton of characters who fit this until they started feeling too similar and I started either merging them to one character or developing them more.
Post by Lady the Admin on Aug 12, 2018 0:25:46 GMT
The Eccentric
The Eccentric marches to the beat of a different drummer. They are genuinely different from the norm and may appear weird to others.
Internal Traits: Self-absorbed, forgetful, impractical. Better with abstract ideas than real situations and people. Conveys the attitude of being burdened. Engaged in internal dialogue. "Lone wolf." Works well alone; frustrates others. Usually absorbed in the pursuit of some talent, gift, or skill.
Interpersonal Traits: Distorts and misreads the behavior of others; socially inept. Can be interesting to others. Picks up and drops conversations at odd points. Remains out of touch and with trends and conventions. Is uninterested in others in any practical way--and it shows. Does not intend to harm others, but is oblivious to social cues. Demonstrates strange and unusual behaviors.
Post by Lady the Admin on Aug 15, 2018 4:21:39 GMT
The Fall Guy
The Fall Guy is notable for being in the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong people.
Internal Traits: Trustful of people. Gullible. Underachiever. Ambition is undirected. Good humored. Rarely hostile. Narrow in range of interests. Conventional. Not analytical.
Interpersonal Traits: Gets taken advantage of by others. Is socially at ease; pleasant. Does not exercise good judgment about people; is overly trusting. Is unaware of motives of others. Tends to be a follower rather than a leader.
Post by Lady the Admin on Aug 18, 2018 19:41:47 GMT
The Fearful
Life for the Fearful is driven by inhibition and fears of rejection. It dominates the internal world and relations with others.
Internal Traits: Withdrawn. Sensitive to criticism. Self-depressing. Non-assertive. Unhappy. Aversion to stress.
Interpersonal Traits: Is socially inhibited; uncomfortable in social situations. Feels inadequate and anxious in the presence of others, but longs for closeness. Is ultrasensitive to others; restrained in intimate relationships. Concerned about physical appearance. Has image of self as socially inept and unattractive. Fears involvement with others unless certain of being liked. Belongs to few groups.