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Intro to the Character Class System

Welcome to the Character Classification System! This is a personality system used to categorize patterns of behavior within characters across all forms of media. This system is broken down into six colors, which each character will possess three of. These colors are Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Indigo.

The Character Classification system proposes the belief that the differences in the values that a character prioritizes leads to diverging perspectives and subsequent behavioral patterns. In other words, the things we care about are determined by the people we are and the way we interact with others. These being: Nature, Experience, Direction, Structure, Sentiment, and Connection. Everyone wants all six, but it is the priority of importance in the eyes of the character that determines their class.

There are twenty classes in total. These are:

The Vagabond

The Warrior

The Sage

The Artist

The Tactician

The Warden

The Inventor

The Captain

The Dancer

The Merchant

The Athlete

The Judge

The Bard

The Knight

The Courier

The Jester

The Maestro

The Scholar

The Priest

The Lover

When presented with a situation, the character will most likely respond in accordance with their relevant colors. This response varies between the colors present of each individual classification, but presents itself as a natural baseline that a character will tend to rely on.

Now the real question: how is this helpful? Beyond identifying patterns of behavior in pre-existing characters, this system can be used as a template for new storytellers to create balanced and internally consistent characters from. 

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Indigo

The Indigo Color. Indigo-coded characters focus on the social world. They value Connection, meaning they desire recognition. They rely on how they are perceived, or their identity, to guide them.

When it comes to conflict they are Problem-Denying. Their instinct is to refute, or reject the existence of a problem.

Their emotional source is honor, defined as feelings of high regard for one’s self and their relationship to others. It’s five states are: 

Respect, a state of appreciation and esteem.

Honesty, a state of genuine communication with positive intentions.

Humility, a state of modesty and self-awareness.

Integrity, a state of complete authenticity and consistency between word and action.

Dignity, a state of righteousness, self respect, and worthiness.

Its counter is shame, defined as feelings of low regard for one’s self and their relationship to others. It’s five states are:

Mischief, a state of playfulness and trickery which often goes too far.

Deception, a state of duplicity and sophistry which distracts from the truth.

Conceit, a state of vanity and unearned self regard which often results in entitlement. 

Fraudulence, a state of dramatics meant to convince others that one is who they say they are when they evidently are not.

Delusion, a state of false reality where one convinces themself that their lies are truth so long as they say it is so.

An indigo character spends their time split between the present and the past. They are focused on how what has happened affects what is happening.

Classes which include the color Indigo are: Captain, Dancer, Merchant, Knight, Courier, Jester, Maestro, Scholar, Priest, and Lover.

Link to the Introduction

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The Courier

Couriers possess the colors Orange, Yellow, and Indigo. 

Values: Experience, Direction, and Connection. Conflict Responses: Problem-Distracting, Problem-Avoiding, and Problem-Denying. Emotional Sources: Strength/Weakness, Inspiration/Fear, and Honor/Shame.

Couriers are motivated by the following aspirations:

Control. To become your own master and hold ultimate determination over your own life.

Principle. To place a code of rules above yourself in the name of self-governance.

Purpose. To follow something which justifies your existence.

Common characteristics of the Courier include: 

Adaptable. Couriers possess versatility; they acclimate themselves to their environment.

Eccentric. Couriers behave in peculiar yet intriguing ways.

Encouraging. Couriers inspire others through verbalization of support and understanding.

Idealistic. Couriers often want to find the light at the end of the tunnel, or the silver lining to a hard lesson; Sometimes this makes them see how things could be, as opposed to how things are.

Passionate. Couriers radiate energy when they are at their best.

Philosophical. Couriers are marked for their desire to discuss everything all at once, rather than the specifics at hand. 

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CCS Directory

Here are all links for this blog in one place:

Introductory Links | The Introduction | Character Profile | Dominant Color | Motivations |

The Colors | The Red Color | The Orange Color | The Yellow Color | The Green Color | The Blue Color | The Indigo Color |

The Classes | The Vagabond Class | The Warrior Class | The Sage Class | The Artist Class | The Tactician Class | The Warden Class | The Inventor Class | The Captain Class | The Dancer Class | The Merchant Class | The Athlete Class | The Judge Class | The Bard Class | The Knight Class | The Courier Class | The Jester Class | The Maestro Class | The Scholar Class | The Priest Class | The Lover Class |

Character Classification Archive Links will be added as characters are uploaded...

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Blue

The Blue Color. Blue-coded characters focus on the emotional world. They value Sentiment, meaning they are devoted to feelings of nostalgia. They rely on what they feel, or their intuition, to guide them.

When it comes to conflict they are Problem-Lamenting. Their instinct is to grieve a problem, otherwise known as the freeze response.

Their emotional source is happiness, defined as uplifting feelings which raise your spirits. It’s five states are: 

Belief, a state of optimism and emotional freedom.

Flexibility, a state of acceptance and receptivity to others. 

Amusement, a state of enjoyment and laughter directed at something humorous.

Enthusiasm, a state of excitement and high-spiritedness for something that is stimulating.

Imagination, a state of creativity which utilizes one’s emotions to convey something beautiful.

Its counter is sadness, defined as depressing feelings which dampen your spirits. It’s five states are:

Doubt, a state of pessimism and emotional burden.

Obstinance, a state of stubbornness and unwillingness to get along.  

Misery, a state of suffering and wretchedness which seeks to make others feel as one does.

Apathy, a state of coldness and bitterness towards everything that exists.

Despair, a state of profound hopelessness which causes one to wish they had not existed in the first place.

A blue character spends their time fully in the past. They are focused on what has happened.

Classes which include the color Blue are: Vagabond, Sage, Artist, Warden, Inventor, Dancer, Merchant, Bard, Jester, and Priest.

Link to the Introduction

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The Dancer

Dancers possess the colors Red, Blue, and Indigo. 

Values: Nature, Sentiment, and Connection. Conflict Responses: Problem-Attacking, Problem-Lamenting, and Problem-Denying. Emotional Sources: Peace/Anger, Happiness/Sadness, and Honor/Shame.

Dancers are most motivated by the following aspirations:

Beauty. To have or to witness attractive and appealing qualities, especially physically. 

Catharsis. To relieve emotional tension through artistic representation.

Expression. To relay a personal message to an audience.

Common characteristics of the Dancer include: 

Cordial. Dancers are very courteous and warm-hearted.

Evocative. Dancers speak in ways that can be considered poetic, or with great imagery.

Graceful. Dancers move in fluid, controlled motions.

Intuitive. Dancers rely more on their emotions and instinct than their intellect. 

Magnetic. Dancers have a captivating presence which naturally draws people in.

Soulful. Dancers' emotions come from a deep, heartfelt place.

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Updates and Introductions

Hey guys! We’ve posted our final class to the blog and are now moving onto bigger and brighter things. We’re going to utilize all the information we’ve posted to upload analyses classifying characters in media, and why we believe they fit the criteria of a certain class!

When we post these, feel absolutely free to disagree with us on our verdicts! Just be prepared to provide your reasoning, we’ll be sure to ask. If after mutual consultation and review we agree with your claims, we will add an addendum to the post clarifying our new view. Contrarily, if you’d like to provide further evidence / participate in the discussion for why the classification fits, once again, feel free! Also be sure to recommend some characters you would like us to analyze! We’re always looking for fun and interesting characters to break down and theorize about.

Our post schedule will be changing, too. It would be a near-impossible feat to get an analysis up every single day, so while our team remains this size we will bring down the posts to twice a week (Mondays and Fridays at 12pm EST)! Our first analysis will go up on the following Monday.

Now finally, for a little insight to the people behind this system! Currently, we are a team of two, but we’re always looking to expand our partnership to make a brighter future for CCS. Here are mini-profiles of how we would classify ourselves to shed some light on our personalities.

Apollo (he/him 🏳️‍⚧️)

Yellow-Dominant Courier

Adaptable. I’d say I’m a solid 5/10 in terms of adaptability. There’s a fifty-fifty chance when I go into a situation that I’ll be able to really thrive or straight up book it out of there. No in between. 

Eccentric. My colleague says this should be higher but I disagree, I’m going with a 6/10 since I certainly have my moments but I’d die if I had to be “on” all the time. 

Encouraging. While I like being the one who pushes someone to be their best self, I also don’t like the idea of asking others to perform above realistic capabilities so… 6/10.

Idealistic. This is definitely one of my higher ones. I live for the light at the end of the tunnel, the reason to keep moving forward. Easy 8/10.

Passionate. At my best I am quite a passionate individual, but like eccentricity it cannot be my every waking minute. I’d rank this slightly higher though, so I’ll settle on a 7/10.

Philosophical. Let’s philosophize right here, right now, I am so ready! Let’s get into the weeds, asking the big questions about whether God or anything for that matter is even real. I love understanding the underlying reasons and motivations behind why people do the things that they do, and more than anything I want to nail down what we’re really here to do. Self proclaimed but well deserved 10/10.

Related Characteristics:

Ambitious (from Captain).

Creative (from Artist).

Inquisitive (from Inventor).

Introspective (from Merchant). 

Ash (he/him)

Green-Dominant Athlete

Bold. Perfect 10/10. If you wanna challenge it, come and face me. However, on a more realistic note, I like to take a lot of risks and jump into scenarios where other people may hesitate. It’s an ideal trait I’ve seen in many forms of media, and I aspire to use said boldness to help others to the best of my ability.

Capable. My ability to manage the situation and take control is something that has been forged into my very body from when I was young. I am the blade that will not quit in a fight. 8/10.

Disciplined. Apparently my colleague thinks I should rate this higher than I think I deserve. I'm lazy but I do follow a weekly routine and like to make a schedule. 6/10

Dynamic. While I love to be in motion and using my hands to do whatever, I do also love being lazy and in bed when I have nothing else to do. Action is my passion, but not being on the run is a lot of fun. 5/10.

Formidable. I’m only a 3/10. If you saw me in the streets, you would see the rats mugging me.

Keen. If this was One Piece, I’d specialize in Observational Haki. 9/10

Related Characteristics:

Attentive (from Inventor).

Dependable (from Warden).

Playful (from Bard).

Strategic (from Tactician).

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The Priest

Priests possess the colors Green, Blue, and Indigo. 

Values: Structure, Sentiment, and Connection. Conflict Responses: Problem-Internalizing, Problem-Lamenting, and Problem-Denying. Emotional Sources: Love/Hate, Happiness/Sadness, and Honor/Shame.

Priests are motivated by the following aspirations:

Faith. To be able to believe in something greater than yourself without any doubt in it.

Healing. To recover yourself and others from the pains from the past.

Legacy. To determine what you will be remembered (and ideally, respected) for.

Common characteristics of the Priest include:

Empathic. Priests share the emotions others around them are experiencing.

Moralistic. Priests are quite righteous, conscientious individuals.

Refined. Priests take great care to preserve their sophistication and class.

Retaining. Priests have the memory of an elephant. Ask them to recall something from their past and they can do so with incredible clarity.

Serene. Priests have an unruffled, calm way about themselves.

Soothing. Priests will be happy to help assuage your aches and cure your ills.

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The Scholar

Scholars possess the colors Yellow, Green, and Indigo. 

Values: Direction, Structure, and Connection. Conflict Responses: Problem-Avoiding, Problem-Internalizing, and Problem-Denying. Emotional Sources: Inspiration/Fear, Love/Hate, and Honor/Shame.

Scholars are motivated by the following aspirations:

Discovery. To be the one to find out lost or unknown truths and share them with the world.

Knowledge. To collect and protect information of great importance to you from being lost to time.

Recognition. To be acknowledged and remembered for your merits.

Common characteristics of the Scholar include:

Clever. Scholars show cunning and quick-wit through their brilliant ideas and sharp commentary.

Critical. Scholars can separate the quality from the junk in everything they evaluate.

Diligent. Scholars are persistent in their academic efforts.

Informed. Scholars stay up to date with the latest events of relevance. 

Methodical. Scholars are thorough in their pursuit of the unknown.

Thoughtful. Scholars will show you they’ve thought about you through considerate acts related to what they had been previously asked.

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The Maestro

Maestros possess the colors Red, Green, and Indigo. 

Values: Nature, Structure, and Connection. Conflict Responses: Problem-Attacking, Problem-Internalizing, and Problem-Denying. Emotional Sources: Peace/Anger, Love/Hate, and Honor/Shame.

Maestro are motivated by the following aspirations:

Challenge. To show defiance for something greater than you.

Loyalty. To be entirely faithful to something or someone. Usually to also have this faith returned.

Influence. To know that when you speak there are ears begging to listen.

Common characteristics of the Maestro include: 

Ardent. Maestros are eager and fervent like no other when it comes to the things they love. 

Assertive. Maestros possess a distinct self-assurance in their speech and behavior.

Dedicated. Maestros are fully committed to their craft of choice. 

Direct. Maestros take no issue getting to the heart of a conversation.

Instructive. Maestros make for great teachers. They will provide a perfect demonstration for any task they feel confident in.

Provocative. Maestros take great satisfaction in getting a reaction from others. All the better when this is to make a greater point.

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The Jester

Jesters possess the colors Orange, Blue, and Indigo. 

Values: Experience, Sentiment, and Connection. Conflict Responses: Problem-Distracting, Problem-Lamenting, and Problem-Denying. Emotional Sources: Strength/Weakness, Happiness/Sadness, and Honor/Shame.

Jesters are motivated by the following aspirations:

Spontaneity. To act on your impulses in humorous or satisfying ways.

Delight. To spread happiness and contentment to all that you come across.

Belonging. To be accepted and understood by other people.

Common characteristics of the Jester include: 

Animated. Jesters feel excitement and euphoria very deeply and express these emotions strongly.

Cheerful. Jesters are very jubilant and jovial, expressing joy in its purest form.

Irreverent. Jesters question social norms and the expectations we place on one another, often through mockery and witty remarks.

Reflective. Jesters often contemplate the deeper meaning in all that they come across, leading to thoughtful insights.

Selfless. Jesters are willing to put the needs and feelings of others above their own. However, sometimes, to be selfless is to be less yourself.

Whimsical. Jesters go where their mood strikes and follow their dreams wherever they take them.

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The Bard

Bards possess the colors Orange, Green, and Blue. 

Values: Experience, Structure, and Sentiment. Conflict Responses: Problem-Distracting, Problem-Internalizing, and Problem-Lamenting. Emotional Sources: Strength/Weakness, Love/Hate, and Happiness/Sadness.

Bards are most motivated by the following aspirations:

Memory. To have memorable experiences to look back upon.

Artistry. To evaluate and understand the merit, meaning, and greater value produced by art. 

Immersion. To be completely enthused with something; to be entertained. 

Common characteristics of the Bard include:

Compassionate. Bards are caring, big-hearted individuals.

Imaginative. Bards have wild imaginations and interesting ideas.

Mellow. Bards can be very relaxed and chill.

Playful. Bards greatly enjoy laughter. Being the cause of it and getting a laugh for themselves.

Poetic. Bards often use words and phrases which paint vivid, detailed pictures.

Wise. Bards have incredible judgment when presented with a situation.

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The Athlete

Athletes possess the colors Red, Orange, and Green.

Values: Nature, Experience, and Structure. Conflict Responses: Problem-Attacking, Problem-Distracting, and Problem-Internalizing. Emotional Sources: Peace/Anger, Strength/Weakness, and Love/Hate.

Athletes are most motivated by the following aspirations:

Competition. To engage in rivalry within a structured environment.

Vitality. To achieve physical and mental power.

Mastery. To become the greatest in a specific field.

Common characteristics of the Athlete include: 

Bold. Athletes and their bravery know no bounds.

Capable. Athletes possess a great sense of willpower and endurance, making them very competent in most aspects of life.

Disciplined. Athletes are well-trained and well-learned in the art of self regulation and consistency. 

Dynamic. Athletes are vigorous, action-oriented people.

Formidable. Athletes are often perceived as intimidating or domineering. They are not to be trifled with.

Keen. Athletes have a sharp focus and a great sense of situational awareness.

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The Merchant

Merchants possess the colors Yellow, Blue, and Indigo. 

Values: Direction, Sentiment, and Connection. Conflict Responses: Problem-Avoiding, Problem-Lamenting, and Problem-Denying. Emotional Sources: Inspiration/Fear, Happiness/Sadness, and Honor/Shame.

Merchants are most motivated by the following aspirations:

Collaboration. To work alongside others towards your goals.

Gratitude. To have others be thankful for your deeds, and in turn you for theirs.

Community. To be surrounded by individuals which share common interests.

Common characteristics of the Merchant include: 

Amicable. Merchants are agreeable, polite individuals to befriend.

Eloquent. Merchants are capable of skillful, articulate speech.

Introspective. Merchants spend much of their time within their inner world, studying and evaluating themselves.

Persuasive. Merchants can buy your pants off you and sell them right back.

Shrewd. Merchants have astute judgment, especially when it comes to financial affairs.

Tactful. Merchants practice diplomacy and careful tongue around sensitive topics.

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The Tactician

Tacticians possess the colors Red, Yellow, and Green. 

Values: Nature, Direction, and Structure. Conflict Responses: Problem-Attacking, Problem-Avoiding, and Problem-Internalizing. Emotional Sources: Peace/Anger, Inspiration/Fear, and Love/Hate.

Tacticians are most motivated by the following aspirations:

Power. To have the authority to do whatever you please.

Efficiency. To accomplish necessary tasks utilizing minimal effort.

Responsibility. To be obligated to something which matters to you.

Common characteristics of the Tactician include: 

Calculated. Tacticians work in plans and projects, carefully paving their path forward.

Effective. Tacticians seek the best results for the least cost to them, be it in physical resources or their own energy.

Firm. Tacticians can be very stern or strict should the situation call for it.

Observant. Tacticians are very alert. They watch their targets closely.

Punctual. Tacticians put their best foot forward when it comes to timeliness.

Strategic. Tacticians are looking out for their own advancement.

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The Artist

Artists possess the colors Orange, Yellow, and Blue. 

Values: Experience, Direction, and Sentiment. Conflict Responses: Problem-Distracting, Problem-Avoiding, and Problem-Lamenting. Emotional Sources: Strength/Weakness, Inspiration/Fear, and Happiness/Sadness.

Artists are most motivated by the following aspirations:

Impact. To affect the world in some way, usually for the positive.

Accomplishment. To successfully perform a long-awaited task.

Quality. To create something which meets your personal standards.

Common characteristics of the Artist include: 

Centered. Artists possess a clear focus and well-established intentions.

Creative. Artists have ingenious ideas stemming from practice and great familiarity in their craft.

Emotive. Artists feel their emotions very deeply and express them effectively.

Mannered. Artists are capable of elegance, poise, and generally are well-behaved.

Sensitive. Artists take what others say to heart, and adjust their vision accordingly. 

Spirited. Artists are naturally very lively and fanatical.