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.
ALCOHOL_DEPENDENT *	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.	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 Template:L.
	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	?????
CAVE_ADAPT †	91 - 100	(There aren't actually personality traits that appear, but there are multiple levels of this that control how Template:L the creature actually is (whether or not they will grow irritated or Template:L). This trait goes lower as creatures spend time in the Template:L.)
	76 - 90
	61 - 75		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.
DETACHMENT ‡	76 - 100	Doesn't really care about anything anymore.	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 Template:L, who might watch Template:L and comrades die as often as they kill Template:L.
	40 - 75	Is a hardened individual.
	10 - 39	Is getting used to tragedy.
	0 - 9		Nothing displayed. Dwarf is not yet traumatized.

• Applies to creatures with the [ALCOHOL_DEPENDENT] token and changes depending on when they last had Template:L.

† Applies to creatures with the [CAVE_ADAPT] token. ‡ Probably not the actual name, but it fits.