Editing v0.31:Personality trait

{{quality|Fine|14:52, 22 January 2011 (UTC)}}{{av}}

Dwarven personalities are determined by a set of traits.  These traits are distinct from {{L|attributes}}.

Personality traits are shown in a dwarf's "thoughts and preferences" description page, which can be accessed by {{k|v}}iewing that dwarf then {{k|p}}, {{k|z}}, {{k|Enter}}, or from the {{k|u}}nit menu with {{k|v}}iew, {{k|Enter}}.

Each trait varies from 1 (lowest possible) to 100 (highest possible), but are categorised as below. The points are distributed in 7 levels:
{| {{prettytable}}
|- style="background:#ddd" 
!                          | Token
!                          | Value Range
!                          | Value Points
!                          | Effect
|-
! rowspan="7" | ???
|             | 91 - 100
|             | 10
| rowspan="3" | High
|-
|             | 76 -  90
|             | 15
|-
|             | 61 -  75
|             | 15
|-
|             | 40 -  60
|             | 20
|             | Neutral
|-
|             | 25 -  39
|             | 15
| rowspan="3" | Low
|-
|             | 10 -  24
|             | 15
|-
|             |  0 -   9
|             | 10
|}

Traits are also influenced by species via the use of the PERSONALITY {{L|creature token}}. For example, dwarves are slightly more straightforward than average with a median of 55 in that trait, whereas goblins aren't likely to help others out - their altruism median is a mere 25, and is capped at 50.

Traits also have an effect on which social skills are learned in social interaction, and determine whether certain actions may give a good or bad {{L|thought}}. Traits may have other, more subtle effects on creature behaviour, which are currently not entirely understood.

{| {{prettytable}}
|- style="background:#ddd"
! Token
! Value
! Description
! Gameplay effects
|- style="border-top: 3px solid #aaa"
! rowspan=6 | ACHIEVEMENT_STRIVING 
| 91 - 100
|Constantly strives for perfection.
|-
| 76 - 90
|Thinks it is incredibly important to strive for excellence.
|-
| 61 - 75
|Strives for excellence.
|-
| 25 - 39
|Doesn't go out of its/his/her way to do more work than necessary.
|-
| 10 - 24
|Very rarely does more work than necessary.
|-
| 0 - 9
|Does the bare minimum necessary to accomplish the task at hand.
|- style="border-top: 3px solid #aaa"
! rowspan=6 | ACTIVITY_LEVEL 
| style="width:4em" | 91 - 100
| Is constantly active and energetic.
|-
| 76 - 90
| Is very energetic and active.
|-
| 61 - 75
| Is very active.
|-
| 25 - 39
| Is relaxed.
|-
| 10 - 24
| Lives life at a leisurely pace.
|-
| 0 - 9
| Can't be bothered with frantic, fast-paced living.
|- style="border-top: 3px solid #aaa"
! rowspan=6 | ADVENTUROUSNESS 
| 91 - 100
| Is highly adventurous and loves fresh experiences.
|-
| 76 - 90
| Is eager for new experiences.
|-
| 61 - 75
| Likes to try new things.
|-
| 25 - 39
| Prefers familiar routines.
|-
| 10 - 24
| Is uncomfortable with change.
|-
| 0 - 9
| Is resistant to change.
|- style="border-top: 3px solid #aaa"
! rowspan=6 | ALTRUISM 
| 91 - 100
| Is truly fulfilled by assisting those in need.
|-
| 76 - 90
| Finds helping others very rewarding.
|-
| 61 - 75
| Finds helping others rewarding.
|-
| 25 - 39
| Does not go out of its/his/her way to help others.
| rowspan=3 valign=top | Helping a {{L|wound|wounded}} dwarf<br>is a bad thought<br>at these levels.
|-
| 10 - 24
| colspan=1 | Dislikes helping others.
|-
| 0 - 9
| colspan=1 | Views helping others as an imposition on own needs to get along with others.
|- style="border-top: 3px solid #aaa"
! rowspan=6 | ANGER
| 91 - 100
| Is in a constant state of internal rage.
| rowspan=6 | Angry creatures will <br>become {{L|Status icon|enraged}} in<br>combat more commonly.<br>The very least angry<br>creatures will never<br>become enraged.
|-
| 76 - 90
| Is very quick to anger.
|-
| 61 - 75
| Is quick to anger.
|-
| 25 - 39
| Is slow to anger.
|-
| 10 - 24
| Is very slow to anger.
|-
| 0 - 9
| Never becomes angry.
|- style="border-top: 3px solid #aaa"
! rowspan=6 | ANXIETY 
| 91 - 100
| Is a nervous wreck.
|-
| 76 - 90
| Is always tense and jittery.
|-
| 61 - 75
| Is often nervous.
|-
| 25 - 39
| Has a calm demeanor.
|-
| 10 - 24
| Has a very calm demeanor.
|-
| 0 - 9
| Has an incredibly calm demeanor.
|- style="border-top: 3px solid #aaa"
! rowspan=6 | ARTISTIC_INTEREST 
| 91 - 100
| Can easily become absorbed in art and the beauty of the natural world.
|-
| 76 - 90
| Greatly appreciates art and natural beauty.
|-
| 61 - 75
| Appreciates art and natural beauty.
|-
| 25 - 39
| Does not have a great aesthetic sensitivity.
|-
| 10 - 24
| Is not interested in art.
|-
| 0 - 9
| Is completely uninterested in art.
|- style="border-top: 3px solid #aaa"
! rowspan=6 | ASSERTIVENESS 
| 91 - 100
| Loves to take charge and direct activities.
|-
| 76 - 90
| Is very assertive.
|-
| 61 - 75
| Is assertive.
|-
| 25 - 39
| Is unassertive.
| rowspan=3 | An unassertive dwarf (under<br>40) never gains experience<br>in the {{L|Persuader}} skill.
|-
| 10 - 24
| Prefers that others handle the leadership roles.
|-
| 0 - 9
| Never speaks out or attempts to direct activities.
|- style="border-top: 3px solid #aaa"
! rowspan=6 | CAUTIOUSNESS 
| 91 - 100
| Thinks through every alternatives and their consequences before acting.
|-
| 76 - 90
| Is extremely cautious.
|-
| 61 - 75
| Takes time when making decisions.
|-
| 25 - 39
| Often does the first thing that comes to mind.
|-
| 10 - 24
| Acts impulsively.
|-
| 0 - 9
| Always acts without considering alternatives or thinking through possibilities.
|- style="border-top: 3px solid #aaa"
! rowspan=6 | CHEERFULNESS 
| 91 - 100
| Often feels filled with joy.
|-
| 76 - 90
| Can be very happy and optimistic.
|-
| 61 - 75
| Is often cheerful.
|-
| 25 - 39
| Is rarely happy or enthusiastic.
|-
| 10 - 24
| Is a pessimist.
|-
| 0 - 9
| Is never optimistic or enthusiastic about anything.
|- style="border-top: 3px solid #aaa"
! rowspan=6 | COOPERATION 
| 91 - 100
| Sacrifices its/his/her own needs to get along with others.
| rowspan=3 | A cooperative dwarf (over 60)<br>never gains experience<br>in the {{L|Intimidator}} skill.
|-
| 76 - 90
| Dislikes confrontations.
|-
| 61 - 75
| Is willing to compromise with others.
|-
| 25 - 39
| Doesn't like to compromise with others.
| rowspan=3 | An uncooperative dwarf (under 40)<br>never gains experience<br>in the {{L|Pacifier}} skill.
|-
| 10 - 24
| Would rather intimidate others than compromise with them.
|-
| 0 - 9
| Would never deny its/his/her own needs just to compromise with somebody else.
|- style="border-top: 3px solid #aaa"
! rowspan=6 | DEPRESSION 
| 91 - 100
| Is frequently depressed.
|-
| 76 - 90
| Is often sad and dejected.
|-
| 61 - 75
| Often feels discouraged.
|-
| 25 - 39
| Rarely feels discouraged.
|-
| 10 - 24
| Almost never feels discouraged.
|-
| 0 - 9
| Never feels discouraged.
|- style="border-top: 3px solid #aaa"
! rowspan=6 | DUTIFULNESS 
| 91 - 100
| Has a profound sense of duty and obligation.
|-
| 76 - 90
| Has a strong sense of duty.
|-
| 61 - 75
| Has a sense of duty.
|-
| 25 - 39
| Finds rules confining.
|-
| 10 - 24
| Dislikes contracts and regulations.
|-
| 0 - 9
| Hates rules, contracts and other confining elements in its/his/her life.
|- style="border-top: 3px solid #aaa"
! rowspan=6 | EMOTIONALITY 
| 91 - 100
| Has a profound understanding of its/his/her own emotions.
|-
| 76 - 90
| Has a great awareness of its/his/her own emotions.
|-
| 61 - 75
| Has a good awareness of its/his/her own emotions.
|-
| 25 - 39
| Tends not to openly express emotions.
|-
| 10 - 24
| Is mostly unaware of its/his/her own emotions and rarely expresses them.
|-
| 0 - 9
| Does not display its/his/her own emotions and has no awareness of them.
|- style="border-top: 3px solid #aaa"
! rowspan=6 | EXCITEMENT_SEEKING 
| 91 - 100
|Lives for risk and excitement.
| rowspan=3 | Beings with this trait are <br>more likely to join you<br> in adventure mode.
|-
| 76 - 90
|Is a risk-taker and a thrill-seeker.
|-
| 61 - 75
|Loves a good thrill.
|-
| 25 - 39
|Is not a risk-taker.
|-
| 10 - 24
|Doesn't need thrills or risks in life.
|-
| 0 - 9
|Is entirely adverse to risk and excitement.
|- style="border-top: 3px solid #aaa"
! rowspan=6 | FRIENDLINESS
| 91 - 100
| Truly treasures the company of others.
|-
| 76 - 90
| Enjoys being in crowds.
|-
| 61 - 75
| Enjoys the company of others.
|-
| 25 - 39
| Tends to avoid crowds.
|-
| 10 - 24
| Prefers to be alone.
|-
| 0 - 9
| Considers spending time alone much more important than associating with others.
|- style="border-top: 3px solid #aaa"
! rowspan=6 | GREGARIOUSNESS 
| 91 - 100
| Genuinely likes others and openly expresses positive feelings toward them.
|-
| 76 - 90
| Makes friends quickly.
|-
| 61 - 75
| Is very friendly.
|-
| 25 - 39
| Is somewhat reserved.
| rowspan=3 | A reserved dwarf (under 40)<br>never gains experience in<br>the {{L|Conversationalist}} skill.
|-
| 10 - 24
| Is very distant and reserved.
|-
| 0 - 9
| Does not actively seek friendships and is incredibly distant and reserved.
|- style="border-top: 3px solid #aaa"
! rowspan=6 | IMAGINATION 
| 91 - 100
| Is bored by reality and has a wonderful imagination.
|-
| 76 - 90
| Is incredibly creative.
|-
| 61 - 75
| Has a fertile imagination.
|-
| 25 - 39
| Isn't given to flights of fancy.
|-
| 10 - 24
| Is grounded in reality.
|-
| 0 - 9
| Is interested only in facts and the real world.
|- style="border-top: 3px solid #aaa"
! rowspan=6 | IMMODERATION 
| 91 - 100
| Is ruled by irresistible cravings and urges.
|-
| 76 - 90
| Feels strong urges and seeks short-term rewards.
|-
| 61 - 75
| Occassionally overindulges.
|-
| 25 - 39
| Doesn't often experience strong cravings or urges.
|-
| 10 - 24
| Only rarely feels strong cravings or urges.
|-
| 0 - 9
| Never feels tempted to overindulge in anything.
|- style="border-top: 3px solid #aaa"
! rowspan=6 | INTELLECTUAL_CURIOSITY 
| 91 - 100
| Is entranced by riddles and puzzles and loves to debate issues and ideas.
|-
| 76 - 90
| Loves new and fresh ideas.
|-
| 61 - 75
| Is open-minded to new ideas.
|-
| 25 - 39
| Dislikes intellectual discussions.
|-
| 10 - 24
| Regards intellectual exercises as a waste of energy.
|-
| 0 - 9
| Is completely uninterested in ideas and debates over intellectual issues.
|- style="border-top: 3px solid #aaa"
! rowspan=6 | LIBERALISM 
| 91 - 100
| Revels in chaos and disorder.
|-
| 76 - 90
| Loves to defy convention.
|-
| 61 - 75
| Is put off by authority and tradition.
|-
| 25 - 39
| Admires tradition.
|-
| 10 - 24
| Prefers stability and security to ambiguity and disorder.
|-
| 0 - 9
| Is an ardent believer in convention and traditional society.
|- style="border-top: 3px solid #aaa"
! rowspan=6 | MODESTY 
| 91 - 100
| Would never claim to be better than somebody else.
|-
| 76 - 90
| Finds immodesty distasteful.
|-
| 61 - 75
| Is modest.
|-
| 25 - 39
| Is immodest.
|-
| 10 - 24
| Is very willing to compare itself/himself/herself favorably with others.
|-
| 0 - 9
| Would never shy away from an opportunity to say it/he/she is better than somebody else.
|- style="border-top: 3px solid #aaa"
! rowspan=6 | ORDERLINESS 
| 91 - 100
| Loves to make lists and keep schedules.
|-
| 76 - 90
| Tries to live a well-organized life.
|-
| 61 - 75
| Is organized.
|-
| 25 - 39
| Is disorganized.
|-
| 10 - 24
| Is very disorganized.
|-
| 0 - 9
| Is completely disorganized.
|- style="border-top: 3px solid #aaa"
! rowspan=6 | SELF_CONSCIOUSNESS 
| 91 - 100
| Is socially crippled by thoughts that everyone is watching and judging it/him/her.
| rowspan=2 valign=top | A very self-conscious dwarf (over 75)<br>never gains experience<br>in the {{L|Comedian}} skill.
|-
| 76 - 90
| Is concerned about rejection and ridicule.
|-
| 61 - 75
| Is self-conscious.
|-
| 25 - 39
| Is comfortable in social situations.
|-
| 10 - 24
| Is very comfortable in social situations.
|-
| 0 - 9
| Is absolutely unfazed by the opinions of others.
|- style="border-top: 3px solid #aaa"
! rowspan=6 | SELF_DISCIPLINE
| 91 - 100
| Will persist in the face of any difficulty until the task is complete.
| rowspan=6 | Self-discipline affects<br> how long the {{L|on break|breaks}} a<br> dwarf takes are.
|-
| 76 - 90
| Possesses great willpower.
|-
| 61 - 75
| Is self-disciplined.
|-
| 25 - 39
| Is occasionally given to procrastination.
|-
| 10 - 24
| Has very little self-discipline.
|-
| 0 - 9
| Rarely completes tasks and is often overcome by distractions.
|- style="border-top: 3px solid #aaa"
! rowspan=6 | SELF_EFFICACY 
| 91 - 100
| Is incredibly confident.
|-
| 76 - 90
| Is very confident.
|-
| 61 - 75
| Is confident.
|-
| 25 - 39
| Lacks confidence.
|-
| 10 - 24
| Does not feel effective in life.
|-
| 0 - 9
| Feels as if it/he/she is not in control of its/his/her life.
|- style="border-top: 3px solid #aaa"
! rowspan=6 | STRAIGHTFORWARDNESS 
| 91 - 100
| Is incredibly frank and candid in dealings with others.
| rowspan=3 | A straightforward dwarf (over 60)<br>never gains experience<br>in the {{L|Flatterer}} skill.
|-
| 76 - 90
| Is very straightforward with others.
|-
| 61 - 75
| Is candid and sincere in dealings with others.
|-
| 25 - 39
| Is guarded in {{L|relationship|relationships}} with others.
| rowspan=3 | Guarded dwarves (under 40) never<br>gain experience in the {{L|Consoler}} <br>skill, and are the only ones to<br>gain experience in the {{L|Liar}} skill.
|-
| 10 - 24
| Is not straightforward when dealing with others.
|-
| 0 - 9
| Believes that some deception is necessary in relationships with others.
|- style="border-top: 3px solid #aaa"
! rowspan=6 | SYMPATHY 
| 91 - 100
| Is incredibly compassionate and feels the pain of others.
|-
| 76 - 90
| Is easily moved to pity.
|-
| 61 - 75
| Is compassionate.
|-
| 25 - 39
| Is not easily moved to pity.
|-
| 10 - 24
| Is not affected by the suffering of others.
|-
| 0 - 9
| Would never let an objective judgement be tempered by mercy or pity.
|- style="border-top: 3px solid #aaa"
! rowspan=6 | TRUST 
| 91 - 100
| Is naturally trustful of everybody.
|-
| 76 - 90
| Is very trusting.
|-
| 61 - 75
| Is trusting.
|-
| 25 - 39
| Is slow to trust others.
|-
| 10 - 24
| Does not trust others.
|-
| 0 - 9
| Sees others as selfish and conniving.
|- style="border-top: 3px solid #aaa"
! rowspan=6 | VULNERABILITY 
| 91 - 100
| Becomes completely helpless in stressful situations.
|-
| 76 - 90
| Cracks easily under pressure.
|-
| 61 - 75
| Doesn't handle stress well.
|-
| 25 - 39
| Can handle stress.
|-
| 10 - 24
| Is confident under pressure.
|-
| 0 - 9
| Is impervious to the effects of stress.
|}
==Special Attributes==

|- style="background:#ddd" 
! Attribute
! Value Range
! Value Points
! Effect
|- style="border-top: 3px solid #aaa"
! rowspan=6 | Alcohol dependence
| 91 - 100
| Needs alcohol to get through the working day.
|Had a drink recently, no penalty.
|-
| 76 - 90
| Needs alcohol to get through the working day and is starting to work slowly due to its scarcity.
| rowspan=3 | The lower this gets, the slower an alcohol dependent creature will work, and the longer their breaks become.  Low intake of booze may be one cause of {{l|insanity}}.
|-
| 61 - 75
| Needs alcohol to get through the working day and really wants a drink.
|-
| 25 - 39
| Needs alcohol to get through the working day and has gone without a drink for far, far too long.
|-
| 10 - 24
| Needs alcohol to get through the working day and can't even remember the last time s/he had some.
|-
| 0 - 9
| ?????
|- style="border-top: 3px solid #aaa"
! rowspan=5 | Cave adaptation
| 91 - 100
| rowspan=3 | (There aren't actually personality traits that appear, but there are multiple levels of this  that control how {{l|Cave_adaptation|cave adapted}} the creature actually is (whether or not they will grow irritated or {{l|vomit}}).  This trait goes lower as creatures spend time in the {{l|sun}}.)
|-
| 76 - 90
|-
| 61 - 75
| rowspan=3 | These low levels of Cave Adaptation cause no ill effects.
|-
| 25 - 39
| Does not mind being outdoors, at least for a time.
|-
| 0 - 24
| Likes working outdoors and grumbles only mildly at inclement weather.
|- style="border-top: 3px solid #aaa"
! rowspan=4 | Trauma
| 76 - 100
| Doesn't really care about anything anymore. 
| rowspan=3 | This trait increases as dwarves witness death and suffer tragedy.  The higher it gets, the harder it is for the dwarf to be affected by negative thoughts, so in several ways, this is a useful if tragic side effect of running a bloody fort.  This trait often finds its way into experienced {{l|military|soldiers}}, who might watch {{l|friend|friends}} and comrades die as often as they kill {{l|goblin|goblins}}.
|-
| 40 - 75
| Is a hardened individual.
|-
| 10 - 39
| Is getting used to tragedy.
|-
| 0 - 9
|
| Nothing displayed.  Dwarf is not yet traumatized.
|}

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