v0.31:Personality trait

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Dwarven personalities are determined by a set of traits. These traits are distinct from Template:L.

Personality traits are shown in a dwarf's "thoughts and preferences" description page, which can be accessed by viewing that dwarf then p, z, Enter, or from the unit menu with view, Enter.

Each trait varies from 1 (lowest possible) to 100 (highest possible), but are categorised as below. The points are distributed in 7 levels:

Token	Value Range	Value Points	Effect
???	91 - 100	10	High
	76 - 90	15
	61 - 75	15
	40 - 60	20	Neutral
	25 - 39	15	Low
	10 - 24	15
	0 - 9	10

Traits are also influenced by species via the use of the PERSONALITY Template:L. 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 Template:L. Traits may have other, more subtle effects on creature behaviour, which are currently not entirely understood.

Token	Value	Description	Gameplay effects
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.
ACTIVITY_LEVEL	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.
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.
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.	Helping a Template:L dwarf is a bad thought at these levels.
	10 - 24	Dislikes helping others.
	0 - 9	Views helping others as an imposition on own needs to get along with others.
ANGER	91 - 100	Is in a constant state of internal rage.	Angry creatures will become Template:L in combat more commonly. The very least angry creatures will never 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.
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.
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.
ASSERTIVENESS	91 - 100	Loves to take charge and direct activities.
	76 - 90	Is very assertive.
	61 - 75	Is assertive.
	25 - 39	Is unassertive.	An unassertive dwarf (under 40) never gains experience in the Template:L skill.
	10 - 24	Prefers that others handle the leadership roles.
	0 - 9	Never speaks out or attempts to direct activities.
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.
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.
COOPERATION	91 - 100	Sacrifices its/his/her own needs to get along with others.	A cooperative dwarf (over 60) never gains experience in the Template:L skill.
	76 - 90	Dislikes confrontations.
	61 - 75	Is willing to compromise with others.
	25 - 39	Doesn't like to compromise with others.	An uncooperative dwarf (under 40) never gains experience in the Template:L 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.
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.
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.
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.
EXCITEMENT_SEEKING	91 - 100	Lives for risk and excitement.	Beings with this trait are more likely to join you 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.
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.
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.	A reserved dwarf (under 40) never gains experience in the Template:L skill.
	10 - 24	Is very distant and reserved.
	0 - 9	Does not actively seek friendships and is incredibly distant and reserved.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SELF_CONSCIOUSNESS	91 - 100	Is socially crippled by thoughts that everyone is watching and judging it/him/her.	A very self-conscious dwarf (over 75) never gains experience in the Template:L 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.
SELF_DISCIPLINE	91 - 100	Will persist in the face of any difficulty until the task is complete.	Self-discipline affects how long the Template:L a 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.
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.
STRAIGHTFORWARDNESS	91 - 100	Is incredibly frank and candid in dealings with others.	A straightforward dwarf (over 60) never gains experience in the Template:L skill.
	76 - 90	Is very straightforward with others.
	61 - 75	Is candid and sincere in dealings with others.
	25 - 39	Is guarded in Template:L with others.	Guarded dwarves (under 40) never gain experience in the Template:L skill, and are the only ones to gain experience in the Template:L skill.
	10 - 24	Is not straightforward when dealing with others.
	0 - 9	Believes that some deception is necessary in relationships with others.
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.
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.
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.