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i made this list of personality traits a while back. i began using this randomizer to pick 3-4 from each category to help build and develop characters. it’s been surprisingly helpful!
positive traits
honest, friendly, gentle, loyal, kind, helpful, affectionate, ambitious, brave, calm, confident, polite, patient, protective, cheerful, responsible, organized, humble, optimistic, resilient, thoughtful, dutiful, punctual, smart, sensible, nurturing, sincere, forgiving, tough, obedient, creative, determined, generous, peaceful, open minded, mature, wise
neutral traits
cautious, witty, flirty, curious, commanding, silly, uninhibited, studious, sentimental, playful, realistic, ritualistic, serious, stoic, quiet, chatty, opinionated, stern, competitive, sarcastic, observant, dramatic, aloof, imaginative, outgoing, eccentric, skeptical, mischievous, adventurous, philosophical, introspective, assertive, submissive, reserved, analytical, independent, hyperactive, mysterious, energetic, inventive, cunning, flamboyant
flaws
aimless, workaholic, apathetic, superstitious, reckless, indecisive, impatient, irritable, self-deprecating, pessimistic, picky, petty, cold, attention-seeking, violent, jaded, paranoid, gloomy, cowardly, distrusting, dependent, dishonest, sadistic, absentminded, defensive, vindictive, vain, possessive, greedy, selfish, lazy, shallow, edgy, close-minded, inconsiderate, whiny, forgetful, gullible, tactless, hypocritical, naive, impatient, careless, irresponsible, intimidating, sheltered, overbearing, stubborn, sensitive, nosy, gossiping, manipulative, ruthless, hedonistic, immature, controlling, argumentative, jealous, pretentious, know-it-all, shameless, dense, clumsy, snobby, spoiled, provocative, abrasive, uncooperative, brown-nosing, demanding, insecure, obsessive
quirks and things unrelated to personality
bad at lying, frugal, sneaky, good listener, stylish, homebody, spendthrift, thrill-seeking, always tired, addicted to something, has a weird, cute, or unpleasant laugh, terrible at keeping gifts secret, laughs when scared, speaks tersely, insistent on not having to owe people, has nervous tics (nail biting, hair pulling, lip and cheek biting, teeth grinding, foot tapping), feels like they have to atone for something, smiles all the time, loves cleaning, has a stutter