In-Depth Personality Stuff
'Primary Motivation'- on this random website, they have a list of "primary motivators," of which their definition is "the underlying goal in your character's life, forms the basic theme of his/her worldview, and is what drives him/her to action." Of that list, Tesni would have these motivators:
Discovery/Adventure- to explore, uncover mysteries, and pioneer; despite Tesni being a Drykas, she's never really been that close to others, save Orti. She wants to see what else is out there besides Pavilions and glassbeaks.
Understanding- to seek knowledge or wisdom (spiritual, scientific, magical, etc.); I haven't really decided what it'll be yet, but I want Tesni to have something that she doesn't know much about to spark her interest.
'Core Traits'- in addition to the primary motivators, they have "core traits," of which their definition is "the elements that make up a character's core personality. They help define how a character see the world and how s/he moves within it."
- Emotional Disposition- general emotional set; the default mood.
When by herself, Tesni is most generally in a calm state; unless she gets lost, then that calmness turns into full-blown panic. But, when around others, she may seem angry or irritated, but that's most likely because she is, since she doesn't like being around other people. - Outlook- general worldview
This one is a little bit weird, since Tesni is mostly a pessimist at heart (well at least at this point in her life, anyway) but under where it says "optimistic" on the chart, they put confident. I guess my definition of 'confident' is different than theirs, but whatever. Of the pessimistic traits, Tesni is:
- cynical
- distrustful
- resigned
- foreboding
And then there's also that one trait that was put under "optimistic"- confident. I guess she's the kind of confident that's really only confident in her own abilities and her Strider's, not in life itself. - Integrity- basic values regarding work and social interactions
This one is pretty simple, Tesni easily goes under the category of being conscientious. These traits include:
- honest
- responsible (for herself and Drue, mostly)
- meticulous
- Impulsiveness- distractibility and steadiness
This one is a bit wonky as well, considering Tesni is mainly controlled, but in times of panic, she most definitely leans towards being spontaneous. Saying that, though, what most 'normal' people would consider times of panic, like a near-death situation, isn't really a time of panic for Tesni. The only time she really ever freaks out is when she's lost. So on a daily basis, Tesni is:
- deliberate (not like she's deliberately harming someone though, only if necessary)
- focused
- steady
- thoughtful
But when lost, Tesni is: - Boldness- willingness to enter into battle or to face danger
Again, this is where Tesni's somewhat split personality factors in. Normally Tesni is intrepid, so she's usually:
- daring
- reckless (but there are times when she's actually the exact opposite, and she can be very vigilant)
But when she feels vulnerable (when she's lost), Tesni is extremely cautious. Well, as cautious as someone can be when they're freaking out. - Flexibility- handling new situations, tough choices, and disagreement
Tesni can easily be classified as stubborn. This would include her being:
- rigid
- tense
- relentless
- intractable
- narrow-minded (but can be swayed after a lot of convincing)
- Affinity- emotional attitude towards other people
I guess in this sense, Tesni is your typical "tsundere." In front of most people, Tesni appears to have a very cold personality. To many, Tesni seems to be:
But once someone gets to know her, they'll realize that Tesni is actually a very warm person, and is:
- nurturing
- empathetic
- supportive
- Comportment- general style of social interaction
If anything, Tesni is more discordant than agreeable. Tesni is usually:
- critical
- crude
- defensive
- modest (at times, which is probably her only "agreeable" trait)
- Interactivity- degree to which your character interacts with others
Around strangers or people she doesn't know very well, Tesni is very reserved. This includes her being:
Around Drue (and possibly Tallis), Tesni becomes very engaging. She's very:
- talkative
- entertaining (In her own way...)
- touchy
- Disclosure- degree to which your character reveals personal information
Because of her experiences in the past, Tesni is very secretive about how she feels. When asked about her past or feelings, Tesni becomes:
- Conformity- basic relationship with cultural norms
The line is quite blurred for Tesni in this one, since she possesses both conventional and heterodox traits. Of the conventional traits, Tesni is:
- down-to-earth
- formal (I guess it appears that way to everyone else, but it's really just her being awkward)
Of the heterodox traits, Tesni is:
- artsy
- shocking
- freethinking
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