Post by Mizuki Haruka on Oct 28, 2009 12:20:34 GMT -5
Thank you to Vampire: The Masquerade for the references.
Examples of Personality Archetypes:
Architect - You are unhappy unless you are creating something of lasting value. Your sense of purpose goes beyond your own needs; you try to create something of lasting value for those who will come after you. People need many things, and you gain satisfaction by providing whatever you can. You are the type of person who makes an effort to build something of value: to found a town, create a company or in some way leave a lasting legacy. Many American pioneers were Architects by nature.
Bon Vivant - Life is meaningless, so enjoy it as long as it lasts. Life is pointless, shallow and meaningless - so have as good a time as possible. Rome may burn, but you shall drink wine and sing songs. A hedonist, sensualist, sybarite and party animal, the worst austere, self-denial and self-discipline have no place in your life. You much prefer the concept of instant gratification. Still, you don't mind a little hard work as long as a good time awaits you upon completion. Most Bon Vivants have low self-control, for they so dearly love excess.
Bravo - You are something of a bully; you like to be feared. You are known as a bully, a ruffian and a tough, and delight in tormenting the weak. Things must always go your way, and you do not tolerate those who cross you. Power and might are all you respect; indeed, you heed only those who can prove their power to you. You see nothing wrong with forcing your will upon others. There is nothing you like better than to persecute, antagonize, heckle and intimidate those for whom you have contempt - and of them there are many. The emotions of kindness and pity are not completely foreign to you, but you hide from your own sense of weakness through cruelty to others. While most Bravos despise the weak, a few can become their protectors.
Caregiver - Many need your love and protection, and you need them to need you. You always try to help those around you, struggling to make a difference in the needs and sorrows of the unfortunate. People around you depend on your stability and strength to keep them steady and centered. You are the one people turn to when they have a problem.
Child - You never really grew up, and want someone to take care of you. You are still immature in personality and temperament: a kid who never grew up. Though you can (hopefully) care for yourself, you prefer the security of being watched over by others. Often you seek out someone to look out for you - a caretaker of sorts. Some see you as a spoiled brat, while others see you as an innocent cherub unaffected by the evils of the world.
Conformist - A follower at heart, you find it easy to adapt, adjust and comply. You are a follower. Taking charge is just not your style. It is easy for you to adapt, attune, adjust, comply and reconcile yourself to whatever new situation you find yourself in. You flit to the brightest star, the person whom you feel to be the best, throwing your lot in with her. It is both difficult and distasteful for you to go against the flow and rebel. You have inconsistency and instability, and know that by supporting the strong leader, you help prevent chaos from occuring. All stable groups need some kind of conformist.
Conniver - There's always an easier way - which usually involves someone else doing your work. What's the sense in working hard when you can get something for nothing? Why drudge when, just by talking, you can get what you want? You alway stry to find the easy way out, the fast track to success and wealth. Some people might call what you do swindling or even outright theft, but you know that you only do what everyone else does; you just do it better. Additionally, it's a game, and you get great pleasure out of outwitting someone. Connivers play many roles though, not just the role of thief or con man.
Curmudgeon - You are a real sourpuss and cynic of the farthest degree. You are an irascible, churlish person at heart, taking everything seriously and finding little humor in life (though you may have a wickedly barbed wit). Cynicism is your middle name; it is the tool with which you judge everything in life. You have a very well-defined understanding of how things really work, especially when they involve the curcus of the human endeavor. Long ago the foolish actionsof others ceased to surprise you.
Deviant - You're just not like everyone else. There are always people that don't fit in, and you are such a miscreant. Your beliefs, motivations and sense of propriety are the complete antithesis of the status quo. You are not so much an aimless rebel as an independent thinker who does not belong in the society in which you were raised. You dont' give a damn about other people's morality, but you do adhere to your strange code of conduct. Deviants are typically irreverent and some have truly bizarre tastes and desires.
Director - You hate chaos and are forever taking charge to set things right. You despise chaos and disorder, and tend to take control and organize things in order to supress anarchy. You like to be in charge, live to organize and habitually strive to make things work smoothly. You trust your own judgment implicitly and tend to think of things in black-and-white colors: "This won't work," "You're either for me or against me," "There are two ways to do this - my way or the highway."
Fanatic - You have a cause and it gives your life meaning. You are consumed by a cause; it is the primary force of your life, for good or ill. Every ounce of blood and passion you possess is directed towards it; in fact, you may feel very guilty about spending time on anything else. You will let nothing stand in your way - nothing that you cannot overcome, in any case. You adn those around you may suffer, but your cause is everything - the end justifies the means. Make sure within your history to describe your cause and define how it may affect your behavior.
Gallant - You are as flamboyant as you are amoral; some see you as a rogue, a Don Juan, a rake, a paramour or just a lounge lizard - but you see yourself as all of the above. A consummate actor who loves to make as big a show of things as possible, nothing attracts yoru attention more then an appreciative audience. You love people and you love to impress them even more. Though you may indeed be a superior lover, you enjoy the chase almost as much as you enjoy the act. Gallants vary widely in temperament and ambition, holding in common little more then their love for attention.
Jester - Always the clown, you can't take life or death seriously. You are the fool, idiot, quipster, clown or comic, forever making fun of both yourself and others. you constantly seek the humor in any situation, and strive always to battle the tides of depression inside yourself. You hate sorrow and pain, and constantly try to take others' minds off the dark side of life. Sometimes you'll do nearly anything to forget pain exists. Your particular brand of humor might now always impress your friends, but it makes you feel better. Some Jesters manage to escape pain and are truly happy, but most never find release.
Judge - You seek justice and reconcilation. As a facilitator, moderator, arbitraitor, conciliator and peacemaker, you always seek to make things better. You pride yourself on your rationality, your judgment and your ability to deduce a reasonable explanation when given the facts. You struggle to promote truth, but you understand how difficult it is to ascertain. You respect justice, for that is the way in which truth can reign. In your view, people are resources, albeit ones that are most difficult to manage and employ. You hate dissention and arguments, and shy away from dogmatism. Sometimes Judges can make good leaders, though a lack of vision can sometimes cause them to maintain the status quo instead of searching for a better way.
Loner - You are forever alone, even in a crowd. You are the wanderer, hunter and lone wolf. Though others might think of you as lonely, forsaken, isolated or remote, in truth you prefer your own company to that of others. There are many different reasons why this might be so: you don't understand people, you understand people too well, people dislike you, people like you too much, or you are simply lost in your own thoughts. Your reasons are your own.
Martyr - You need to be needed, and enjoy being morally superior. All possess the martyr instinct but few act upon it. Even fewer live the life of a Martyr, but you are one. Your desire for self-sacrifice stems either from a low self-esteem, a feeling of lack of control, or a profoundly developed sense of love. You are able to endure long-lasting and severe suffering because of your beliefs and ideals. At worst, a Martyr expects sympathy and attention because of his or her suffering, and may even feign or exaggerate pain or deprivation. At best, a Martyr will choose to suffer injury or death rather then renounce his religion, beliefs, principles, cause or friends.
Rebel - No need for a cause; you rebel out of habit and passion. You are a malcontent, inconoclast and free-thinking recalcitrant. You are so independent-minded and free-willed that you are unwilling to join any particular cause or movement. You are just yourself and only desire the freedom to be yourself. You do not make a good follower and aren't usually a very good leader either (unless your followers are willing to go wherever you lead). You tend to be insubordinate to authority to the point of stupidity.
Survivor - You struggle to survive, no matter what the odds. No matter what, you always manage to survive. You can endure, pull through, recover from, outlast and outlive nearly any circumstance. When the going gets tough, you get going. You never say die, and never give up - never. Nothing angers you as much as a person who doesn't struggle to make things better, or who surrenders to the nameless forces of the universe.
Traditionalist - You prefer the orthodox and conservative ways. What was good enough for you when you were young is good enough for you now. You almost never change. In general you are opposed to change for the sake of change - what point is there in that? You may be seen by some as a miser, a reactionary or simply an old coot. You strive to always preserve the status quo.
Visionary - Wisdom is your quest, insight your key. There are very few who are brave or strong or imaginative enough to look beyond the suffocating embrace of society and mundane thought and see something more. Society treats such people with both respect and contempt for it is the Visionary who perverts as well as guides society to the future. You may be a spiritualist, shaman, New Ager, mystic, philosopher or inventor, but whatever you are, you're always looking for something more. You see beyond the bounds of conventional imagination and create new possibilities. Though you might have your head in the clouds and are often of an impractical bent, you are filled with new ideas and perceptions.
Examples of Personality Archetypes:
Architect - You are unhappy unless you are creating something of lasting value. Your sense of purpose goes beyond your own needs; you try to create something of lasting value for those who will come after you. People need many things, and you gain satisfaction by providing whatever you can. You are the type of person who makes an effort to build something of value: to found a town, create a company or in some way leave a lasting legacy. Many American pioneers were Architects by nature.
Bon Vivant - Life is meaningless, so enjoy it as long as it lasts. Life is pointless, shallow and meaningless - so have as good a time as possible. Rome may burn, but you shall drink wine and sing songs. A hedonist, sensualist, sybarite and party animal, the worst austere, self-denial and self-discipline have no place in your life. You much prefer the concept of instant gratification. Still, you don't mind a little hard work as long as a good time awaits you upon completion. Most Bon Vivants have low self-control, for they so dearly love excess.
Bravo - You are something of a bully; you like to be feared. You are known as a bully, a ruffian and a tough, and delight in tormenting the weak. Things must always go your way, and you do not tolerate those who cross you. Power and might are all you respect; indeed, you heed only those who can prove their power to you. You see nothing wrong with forcing your will upon others. There is nothing you like better than to persecute, antagonize, heckle and intimidate those for whom you have contempt - and of them there are many. The emotions of kindness and pity are not completely foreign to you, but you hide from your own sense of weakness through cruelty to others. While most Bravos despise the weak, a few can become their protectors.
Caregiver - Many need your love and protection, and you need them to need you. You always try to help those around you, struggling to make a difference in the needs and sorrows of the unfortunate. People around you depend on your stability and strength to keep them steady and centered. You are the one people turn to when they have a problem.
Child - You never really grew up, and want someone to take care of you. You are still immature in personality and temperament: a kid who never grew up. Though you can (hopefully) care for yourself, you prefer the security of being watched over by others. Often you seek out someone to look out for you - a caretaker of sorts. Some see you as a spoiled brat, while others see you as an innocent cherub unaffected by the evils of the world.
Conformist - A follower at heart, you find it easy to adapt, adjust and comply. You are a follower. Taking charge is just not your style. It is easy for you to adapt, attune, adjust, comply and reconcile yourself to whatever new situation you find yourself in. You flit to the brightest star, the person whom you feel to be the best, throwing your lot in with her. It is both difficult and distasteful for you to go against the flow and rebel. You have inconsistency and instability, and know that by supporting the strong leader, you help prevent chaos from occuring. All stable groups need some kind of conformist.
Conniver - There's always an easier way - which usually involves someone else doing your work. What's the sense in working hard when you can get something for nothing? Why drudge when, just by talking, you can get what you want? You alway stry to find the easy way out, the fast track to success and wealth. Some people might call what you do swindling or even outright theft, but you know that you only do what everyone else does; you just do it better. Additionally, it's a game, and you get great pleasure out of outwitting someone. Connivers play many roles though, not just the role of thief or con man.
Curmudgeon - You are a real sourpuss and cynic of the farthest degree. You are an irascible, churlish person at heart, taking everything seriously and finding little humor in life (though you may have a wickedly barbed wit). Cynicism is your middle name; it is the tool with which you judge everything in life. You have a very well-defined understanding of how things really work, especially when they involve the curcus of the human endeavor. Long ago the foolish actionsof others ceased to surprise you.
Deviant - You're just not like everyone else. There are always people that don't fit in, and you are such a miscreant. Your beliefs, motivations and sense of propriety are the complete antithesis of the status quo. You are not so much an aimless rebel as an independent thinker who does not belong in the society in which you were raised. You dont' give a damn about other people's morality, but you do adhere to your strange code of conduct. Deviants are typically irreverent and some have truly bizarre tastes and desires.
Director - You hate chaos and are forever taking charge to set things right. You despise chaos and disorder, and tend to take control and organize things in order to supress anarchy. You like to be in charge, live to organize and habitually strive to make things work smoothly. You trust your own judgment implicitly and tend to think of things in black-and-white colors: "This won't work," "You're either for me or against me," "There are two ways to do this - my way or the highway."
Fanatic - You have a cause and it gives your life meaning. You are consumed by a cause; it is the primary force of your life, for good or ill. Every ounce of blood and passion you possess is directed towards it; in fact, you may feel very guilty about spending time on anything else. You will let nothing stand in your way - nothing that you cannot overcome, in any case. You adn those around you may suffer, but your cause is everything - the end justifies the means. Make sure within your history to describe your cause and define how it may affect your behavior.
Gallant - You are as flamboyant as you are amoral; some see you as a rogue, a Don Juan, a rake, a paramour or just a lounge lizard - but you see yourself as all of the above. A consummate actor who loves to make as big a show of things as possible, nothing attracts yoru attention more then an appreciative audience. You love people and you love to impress them even more. Though you may indeed be a superior lover, you enjoy the chase almost as much as you enjoy the act. Gallants vary widely in temperament and ambition, holding in common little more then their love for attention.
Jester - Always the clown, you can't take life or death seriously. You are the fool, idiot, quipster, clown or comic, forever making fun of both yourself and others. you constantly seek the humor in any situation, and strive always to battle the tides of depression inside yourself. You hate sorrow and pain, and constantly try to take others' minds off the dark side of life. Sometimes you'll do nearly anything to forget pain exists. Your particular brand of humor might now always impress your friends, but it makes you feel better. Some Jesters manage to escape pain and are truly happy, but most never find release.
Judge - You seek justice and reconcilation. As a facilitator, moderator, arbitraitor, conciliator and peacemaker, you always seek to make things better. You pride yourself on your rationality, your judgment and your ability to deduce a reasonable explanation when given the facts. You struggle to promote truth, but you understand how difficult it is to ascertain. You respect justice, for that is the way in which truth can reign. In your view, people are resources, albeit ones that are most difficult to manage and employ. You hate dissention and arguments, and shy away from dogmatism. Sometimes Judges can make good leaders, though a lack of vision can sometimes cause them to maintain the status quo instead of searching for a better way.
Loner - You are forever alone, even in a crowd. You are the wanderer, hunter and lone wolf. Though others might think of you as lonely, forsaken, isolated or remote, in truth you prefer your own company to that of others. There are many different reasons why this might be so: you don't understand people, you understand people too well, people dislike you, people like you too much, or you are simply lost in your own thoughts. Your reasons are your own.
Martyr - You need to be needed, and enjoy being morally superior. All possess the martyr instinct but few act upon it. Even fewer live the life of a Martyr, but you are one. Your desire for self-sacrifice stems either from a low self-esteem, a feeling of lack of control, or a profoundly developed sense of love. You are able to endure long-lasting and severe suffering because of your beliefs and ideals. At worst, a Martyr expects sympathy and attention because of his or her suffering, and may even feign or exaggerate pain or deprivation. At best, a Martyr will choose to suffer injury or death rather then renounce his religion, beliefs, principles, cause or friends.
Rebel - No need for a cause; you rebel out of habit and passion. You are a malcontent, inconoclast and free-thinking recalcitrant. You are so independent-minded and free-willed that you are unwilling to join any particular cause or movement. You are just yourself and only desire the freedom to be yourself. You do not make a good follower and aren't usually a very good leader either (unless your followers are willing to go wherever you lead). You tend to be insubordinate to authority to the point of stupidity.
Survivor - You struggle to survive, no matter what the odds. No matter what, you always manage to survive. You can endure, pull through, recover from, outlast and outlive nearly any circumstance. When the going gets tough, you get going. You never say die, and never give up - never. Nothing angers you as much as a person who doesn't struggle to make things better, or who surrenders to the nameless forces of the universe.
Traditionalist - You prefer the orthodox and conservative ways. What was good enough for you when you were young is good enough for you now. You almost never change. In general you are opposed to change for the sake of change - what point is there in that? You may be seen by some as a miser, a reactionary or simply an old coot. You strive to always preserve the status quo.
Visionary - Wisdom is your quest, insight your key. There are very few who are brave or strong or imaginative enough to look beyond the suffocating embrace of society and mundane thought and see something more. Society treats such people with both respect and contempt for it is the Visionary who perverts as well as guides society to the future. You may be a spiritualist, shaman, New Ager, mystic, philosopher or inventor, but whatever you are, you're always looking for something more. You see beyond the bounds of conventional imagination and create new possibilities. Though you might have your head in the clouds and are often of an impractical bent, you are filled with new ideas and perceptions.
