#mbti personality typing Shakespeare characters

[withasideofshakespeare]

I saw a post about Hamlet’s personality type (MBTI) on here, so I’m weighing in. Obviously, Hamlet’s personality is drastically affected by how one portrays him, so you basically can’t be wrong, but I’m going to pretend I’m right anyway.

Extrovert/Introvert: This is one of the hardest ones. I think he’s almost 50/50, but I lean slightly towards extrovert because I prefer to interpret Hamlet’s monologuing as completely out loud, not just a literary device to let us hear his thoughts. He seems to become much more animated when around other people (especially Horatio) and languishes more than a little when alone. I’m going with E, but only slightly.

Sensing/Intuition: Intuition. Horatio’s very existence in the first act of the play is meant to set Hamlet up as a character who relies on intuition rather than his senses (compare their reactions to the ghost story: Horatio tells us directly that he only believes what he can see while Hamlet is more than willing to entertain the idea of the supernatural almost immediately). He’s figurative and poetic, prefers concepts to black and white facts. Definitely an N.

Thinking/Feeling: Feeling. Does Hamlet even have braincells to think with? All of his decisions are made out of emotion reactions, not careful consideration of logic and rationality. He’s an emotional wreck of an F. (Me too, man…)

Judging/Perceiving: This one is hard. I think values-wise, he’s a J. He has a strict moral code (albeit questionable) that he applies to others and the world (see: constant talk of his distaste for his mother’s “incestuous” marriage) and beats himself up when he doesn’t achieve the (murderous) goals set for himself. But because of his emotion style of decision-making, he’s incapable of living up to his own rigid idea of what he should be doing. I’m going to say he’s a J (and it’s ruining his life).

I think Hamlet is an ENFJ (or possibly an INFJ, depending heavily on who portrays him).

As for everyone else, here’s my theories. Maybe I’ll elaborate later.

Horatio: ISTJ (he makes a surprisingly good foil to Hamlet- they really make each other stand out!)

Ophelia: ISFP (vibes alone, not sure on this one.)

Laertes: ENTJ (he and Hamlet are really similar in how they act and it makes them good foils too- their differences really stand out against their similar personalities.)

Rosencrantz: ENFP (mostly based on his RAGAD portrayal)

Guildenstern: ISTJ (they strike me as complete opposites and somehow their relationship works.)

Claudius: ISTJ (vibes alone)

Gertrude: ISFP (also vibes alone)

Polonius: ASSHOLE sorry. uh. ENFJ (has convinced himself that he’s an ESTJ)

[hazyange1s]

MC: Ronan Sharp

Basics

Full name: Ronan Finley Sharp

Nickname(s): Ron (pronounced with a hard o), Sharpie, Prince Charming (by Sebastian)

Gender: male

Species: wizard/Selkie

Date of birth: September 21, 1874

Nationality: English and Irish

Blood status: pureblood

Wand: laurel, unicorn hair, 13 in, reasonably pliant

Appearance

Hair color: dark auburn

Hair style: loose, short waves with some curtain fringe

Eye color: hazel

Skin tone: fair; often with a light tan

Height: 6’1”

Body type: lean and toned

Clothing style: wears all colors (but especially loves light neutrals, warm tones, and black), prefers comfortable and unique fabrics (flannel, cashmere, fur)

Accessories:

Wears the Sharp family signet ring

Enjoys the occasional hat

Keeps his mother’s picture in his pocket watch

Other distinguishing features:

Freckles (of course)

Scar over his right eye (tried to Apparate at thirteen and splinched himself — still has poor vision in that eye)

Personality

Traits: friendly, enthusiastic, fun-loving, clever, sarcastic, perfectionistic, bossy

Likes: shakespeare, comfort food, medicine/biology, fall, making people laugh, generosity, genuineness

Dislikes: superiority complexes, dishonesty (from himself and others), large birds, flakes

Hobbies: chess, healing, charm creation, archery

Fears: the BIRDS man, abandonment, not being good enough

MBTI: ENFJ-A

Enneagram: 2w3 (268) so/sp

Zodiac: virgo sun, cancer moon, sagittarius rising

Temperament: sanguine

Archetype: the Caregiver

Similar characters: Apollo, Cedric Diggory, Richard Gansey, Lily Potter, Padme Amidala, Derek Shepherd

Family/Friends

Father: Aesop Sharp

Potions master and Slytherin alumnus

Stern with high expectations but well-meaning

Married his step mother when Ronan was five

Mother: Kassady DesRosiers (Fallon)

Pureblood

Dragonologist, Gryffindor alumnus

Killed when Ronan was 15 — he never got to meet her

Sibling: Raegan DesRosiers

Half-blood (same mother, different father)

Technically twins — Ronan was conceived and born first, but they shared a womb for 7 months

Gryffindor

Don’t meet properly until their sixth year

Pet: Apollo (tawny owl)

Received after his Hogwarts letter

Sort of the “communal owl” that all of his friends “borrow”

Gets into fights with the other owls oops

Friends: Poppy Sweeting, Diana Blackwine, Arthur Plumley, Adelaide Oaks, Ominis Gaunt, Garreth Weasley, Leander Prewett, Natsai Onai

Magic

Boggart: ostrich (lame)

Patronus: seal

Polyjuice: turns light green and tastes like fennel

Amortentia: lemon, butter, sage, frankincense

Special abilities:

Selkie blood — passed down from his father’s side and dilute enough to present rarely in a bloodline. Allows him to hold his breath underwater for extended periods of time; great swimmer, affinity for sea-dwelling creatures

Does not possess ancient magic

Exceptional and instinctual Healer

Backstory

Ronan was born in Cambridge, England in secret. His mother Kassady had hidden him from her abusive husband — as well as the fact that he was the product of a love affair with her former suitor; Aesop. Ronan grew up not knowing his birth mother (or the fact that he had a half/twin sister); raised by his father until Sharp married when his son was five.

He had a relatively happy childhood, though Ronan always felt slightly out of place. He was not the overly studious, serious type, which caused misunderstandings between him and his strict father… especially when Ronan is sorted into Hufflepuff instead of Slytherin (the Sharp family’s ancestral House).

But as he grows and learns more about his past and his family, he begins to come into his own as he becomes a Charms prodigy and a guiding light for the next generation of Keepers 😉.

Academics 

Best Subject: Charms, Magical Theory

Worst subject: Ancient Runes

Favorite teacher: Ronen and Kogawa

Least favorite teacher: Sharp (he’s harder on him than the rest oop)

As a student:

Very popular and personable; gets along with pretty much everyone (but isn’t a pushover)

His dyslexia causes him some trouble. Overall his intelligence and hard work helps him find ways around it

Mischievous — sort of a “thief in the night” that nobody suspects

Future

Career: Mediwizard

Ronan desires to make something of himself; to make a difference and be somebody useful in society. After seeing the impact that the goblin rebellion had on people and watching his sister/friends struggle with all manner of ailments (both mental and physical), he changes his career path from an Auror to Mediwizard.

He’d always had an interest in biology and medicine. The job allows him to dive deeper into those fascinations while giving him the adventure and variety Ronan secretly craves — he winds up traveling around Europe after Hogwarts under the employment of St. Mungo’s. Specializes in curses and mental illness.

Future spouse: undecided for now (side note: I’m always open to MCxMC ships! Ronan is pansexual so we’re not picky 😂)

[ace-of-hugs]

An Introduction to my Original Characters :D :D

This is the link to the picrew I am using to show my character designs because I can’t draw to save my life :D

https://picrew.me/en/image_maker/1909969

I’ve decided that I want to talk about my characters on here because currently they’re clinging onto my brain and refusing to get into a page, so this is my attempt at motivating them to become an actual story. Also I’ve been working on them for several years and I need people to love them as much as I do.

so here’s the intro post for them! if you ever looked at Heartstopper and thought “this would be even better if the characters where neurodivergent”, then you’ll definitely like my book when it comes out, so if you want to learn more about it follow me to catch my random thoughts and bits of writing while I work on it :) (as long as you don’t mind me completely ignoring social rules and spamming you with reblogs all day)

El Rose

age: fifteen years old

sexuality: lesbian asexual

gender: demigirl

pronouns: she/they

special interests: cats, history, theatre, minecraft, witchcraft, swords, snakes, gardening/plants, art

extra facts:

el is autistic and has adhd, she also has a lot of mental health issues (but to be fair all of them do)

el was born and lives in england but is irish

she has a dog

her MBTI personality type is ISFP

el has two younger half-siblings that she’s not very close to

Iris May

age: fifteen years old

sexuality: lesbian asexual

gender: cisgender girl

pronouns: she/her

special interests: sports, psychology, space, minecraft, animal crossing, ancient mythology, several TV shows

extra facts:

iris, like el, is autistic and has adhd, she also has asthma :D

iris is the point of view character in the second story

iris has an autism assistance dog and three cats

iris is learning BSL (British sign language)

her MBTI personality type is ENFJ

Ember Gold

age: sixteen years ikd

sexuality: gay

gender: cisgender boy

pronouns: he/him

special interests: baking, music/music history, theatre, Shakespeare

extra facts:

ember is autistic and very depressed (but don’t worry, he gets better :D)

ember is the point of view character for the first story

ember is fluent in three languages (English, French and BSL)

ember has a cat

his MBTI personality type is ISTG

Wynter Richmond

age: sixteen years old

sexuality: gay demiromantic (or on the aromantic spectrum in some way)

gender: who knows? gender is a social construct

pronouns: he/him because it’s most convenient for everyone around him (but truthfully he has no strong feelings about it)

special interests: history, horses, collections (he likes to collect books, old coins and crystals), art, mythology, geology

extra facts:

wynter is autistic, very anxious and has dyspraxia

wynter is half-welsh, was born in wales and knows welsh, but moved to England when he was very young (and will likely never speak Welsh in the story because I don’t speak welsh)

wynter gets an autism assistance dog in the future (when he’s in university) but he doesn’t have one now

his MBTI personality type is INFP

wynter has an older sister

[genshinboys]

🌊 — MWEHEHEHE! well in response to you shipping us with certain genshin characters, here's my take! i'm, a taurus and my mbti is pretty weird since i constantly seem to flip between infp and isfj for some reason.

and uh, i'm just...very quiet. i'm that kind of person who sit's in a corner somewhere watching people, torn with either enjoying my solitude or going up to them to strike a conversations. so half of the time i'm just "eyo notice me. i'm right here-". but if we do get along pretty well and you've piqued my interest, then i don't shut up, especially if said topic is something i'm very fond of...to a point where i almost get maniacal about it.

( i also get overly formal for some reason when i'm awkward. it happened once when a relative came to visit and when she left, i was still reeling from the after effects and i tried shaking her hand goodbye...even though i knew her for most my life...and she was trying to hug me...

...god i'm cringing just thinking about it- )

i also like to read and my favorite books are usually the subject of my conversations. big warning. i will spoil shit if you don't stop me in time. i get that carried away explaining the deeper meanings of my favorite books ( and in some cases shakespeare plays??? because yes me and my cousin can talk about romeo and juliet and how they were horny teens for hours straight with my cousin ).

and my love language is aggressive biting, headbuts and hugs that will squeeze the life out of you, yes.

thank you for having me.

-🌊

Hey 🐻 no need to hide behind that anon, though 🤭

DAMN, after a long, looooong consideration I came to one inevitable conclusion.

It must be Zhongli. No, I'm not trying to flatter you. Hear me out:

First thing is that both of these personality types you mentioned are a match for Zhongli, so even if you fluctuate between these two, it won't be an issue at all! 💛 Zhongli is a highly intuitive person so he will naturally adapt to any changes and he will sense them with ease.

He will also provide a lot of stability for you and security - these two things are very important since you are a zodiacal Taurus. You will enjoy his grounded nature and therefore it will be easier for you to open up and act natural. I'm pretty sure you can be stubborn too, but Zhongli can work with that and teach you some patience.

You need a predictable and dependable significant other just as much as Zhongli needs an honest and mature partner. This match, although it might seem too boring for some, is actually what you guys crave and strive to find in your lover.

Both of you don't deal with flings and want a long-lasting relationship. Capricorns might have some issues to open up but the "I wear my heart on my sleeve" attitude of Taurus helps them learn and the intimacy blooms! 💛 🌸 💜

You're naturally soft and sensual 🤭 it will open Zhongli to new horizons and he won't be able to get enough of you once he has a taste of how amazing it feels to be affectionate with you in the bedroom. Millenia of repressed sexual needs? You better be prepared because once you show him to your idea of lovemaking there is nothing that could stop him from wanting to explore it further 💗

He will be exceptionally responsive to your advances too? Both of you being earth signs creates a spark of healthy interest between you two as you cherish the same values. You respect him and Zhongli respects you. You both share a strong sense of character that makes you so compatible and... Horny for one another? ✅ 💞😱

Zhongli, as a capricorn, likes to lead in life..., as well as in bed. So, once you crack that tough exterior with your sensual charms, he might simply drive you crazy 😱😱😱

As I said, the old man will be addicted in no time.

💫💫💫

To sum it up: when is the wedding????

[leonardhoee]

Ikevamp OC: Sandro Botticelli

Birthday: March 1, 1445

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Height: 173cm (5’8)

Past Occupation: Artist

Vampiric Type: Lesser Vampire

MBTI Personality: ENFJ- A

Build: Lean, but toned. He says his best feature is his ass. Everyone agrees

Fashion Style: Modern day Sandro would wear light academia or cottage core. He would also wear a maid dress or skirt just because he’s proud of his thighs. In Ikevamp’s time period however, his priority is always comfort. He’s wear leather pants with either a white silk or cotton button up. (Tiddies out ofc because he is shameless) 

Background: Turned in 1510 by Lorenzo de Medici, Botticelli was initially unaware that he had even died and been resurrected as a vampire. As someone who greatly appreciates life, he was angry at first about being brought back without his permission, and immediately left the Medici court. For several decades he traveled the world and realized there was so much undiscovered beauty just waiting to be discovered and immortalized by him. Since then he made it his goal to seek out that beauty wherever he could, and create a painting so extravagant and ethereal that it would put the sun, moon, and stars to shame. 

Personality: He is one of the most outgoing people in the mansion. He is not afraid to speak his mind and often compliments random people he meets in town. He is very genuine, almost to a fault. He always sees the good in others and can be a bit naive at times, only because he choses to believe people at face value. His  authenticity and trust in others, inspire the people he cares about to believe in themselves and become more confident. He also tends to have a flair for the dramatic, basically the embodiment of “I’ll get over it, I just need to be dramatic first”. He can be a bit dreamy and carefree, tossing awareness of his surroundings. (One time he went horseback riding with Leonardo and saw a pretty flower. He spaced out, thinking about how he would paint it in the hands of a beautiful person and ended up getting thrown off his horse when he almost rode into a tree. A true himbo). His carefree attitude however, can leave him a bit detached from people. While he’s very empathetic, he doesn’t know what to do when those emotions are coming from him. Finding beauty is his motivation after being brought back, but what happens when he realizes beauty isn’t the only reason he’s so drawn to you?

In Love: At first, he simply thought he was attracted to you for your beauty. After all, that’s the reason he was drawn to people in the past. He understand’s beauty very well, but he doesn't know what true love feels like from his own perspective. A major conflict for him would be realizing that the reason his heart races after time you smile at him, isn't because he simply finds you worthy of his art. He is hopelessly in love with you. 

“Oh don’t worry, I’m just holding your hand because its pretty haha...”

He can be oblivious at the beginning and won’t understand why you’re jealousy that he’s admiring other people for their beauty. It’s only because he wants them to be art subjects right? 

But once he has come to terms with his feelings, he will be the sweetest lover you can ask for. You are a goddess to him, his one and only muse, and he will make sure you know that he worships every single part of you. (He will definitely ask to paint you nude because “beauty such as yours absolutely must be captured. I only hope I can capture your radiance the way you deserve Amore”)

Hobbies: Painting, Meddling in people’s business, Stargazing

Dislikes: Dishonest and close minded people, Spicy Food

Favorite Food: Crème Brûlée

Hated Food: Banana

Weaknesses: Physical fighting, Math, Situational awareness.

Speciality: Making people smile, Chaos

Extra Things:

-Lorenzo brought him back because he believed it would be a waste for the world to loose such talent so quickly. 

- He arrived at the mansion to surprise Leonardo after hearing he was still alive. It was supposed to be a temporary stay but he fell in love with Paris and asked Comte if he could move in with them.

- Sandro is a great singer and dancer and is often asked by Mozart to sing one of his pieces for him. However he only agrees if he is allowed to draw Mozart after. (He can’t help it, Mozart and Jean are so ethereally beautiful, they just have to be drawn.)

- While he is extremely talented artistically, he doesn't know how to cook, wash dishes, or hail a carriage. Sebastian has officially banned him from the kitchen after he set the cupboards on fire trying to make a cake. (Theo nearly had a stroke after taking a bite and realizing he mixed up the salt and sugar)

- He is already very hyper, and he is not allowed to touch coffee. One time Arthur gave him a cup and he was awake all night trying to turned all the residents into the perfect models. He carried their sleeping bodies to the garden and arranged them to resemble the 12 Olympians. Jean woke up the next morning curled up at Comte’s feet and since then he has banned Botticelli from visiting his room or painting him. 

- Botticelli originally met Leonardo while they were both studying in Verrocchio’s workshop, and he considers Leo to be like an older brother to him. Being the two college-age dumbasses they are, they decided to move in together and start working as waiters in a nearby restaurant. After most of the staff died from the plague, Leonardo came up with the bright idea of rebranding the restaurant, calling it called "Le tre rane di Sandro e Leonardo" (the Three Frogs of Sandro and Leonardo), and serving gourmet cuisine. It ended up being a failure because most of their customers were not used to the innovative new food being served. 

- A threeway with Leonardo is definitely a possibility for you.

- He has a pet peacock named Juno.

- Sometimes he lays down in the garden and watches the clouds imagining different animals based on their shapes.

- Surprising Botticelli is very good friends with Dazai, and his positive outlook on life has helped Dazai appreciate his own existence. None of the other residents understand their conversations but it makes perfect sense between them.

- He cannot handle spicy food. One time Dazai slipped chili powder into his dinner and his face turned red while he teared up. To this day he internally shudders every time he sees the others eating something spicy without flinching.

- He tries to avoid conflicts as much as he can because he tends to get emotional very quickly. Being so empathetic can be draining to him and getting into a fight hurts him more than it will ever hurt the other person.

- He loves making random sketches of you and the other residents, and he will leave them your respective rooms with a small note reminding everyone that they are appreciated.

- His love language is physical touch and he has a habit of kissing everyone on the cheek or forehead.

- Something about Napoleon’s room is so cozy and welcoming that it makes him sleepy. He’s woken up cuddling Napoleon many times. Yes they have kissed each other.

- Though, he doesn’t like taking naps with Leonardo because sleeping on the floor makes all his bones hurt.

- He has a sweet tooth that rivals Theo. Between the two of them, any desserts Sebastian buys, are eating within 2 days.

- Sandro loves shopping with Comte and he constantly asks Leonardo to let him pick out a new wardrobe. He cringes every time he sees those mismatched boots.

- Shakespeare is the only resident that makes him a bit wary. He is very good at figuring out when people are lying and Will’s personality unsettles him.

- Besides Leonardo, Vincent is his favorite resident. Sandro appreciates how kind and welcoming he is, and his favorite pastime is painting with him. If he ever hears people talk bad about Vincent he will not hesitate to give that person a piece of his mind.

- Sandro is a bi king who develops crushes very easily, but most of them are fleeting and superficial. He had a major crush on Leonardo that he quickly got over after they became friends. When they lived together, Leo would often tease him for his habit of falling for people so quickly and moving on within a week.

- Modern Botticelli would be a major Ariana Grande, Harry Styles, and FKA Twigs fan.

- One time he was running to show Dazai a pretty butterfly he found and he was so distracted by it that he didn’t notice the tree branch right in front of him. He ran into it so hard that he knocked himself out for 30 minutes and Napoleon had to carry him back inside the mansion.

Other characters he is similar to: Ranpo Edogawa, Tamaki Suoh, Grell Sutcliff

I’m going to be using Ikevamp Botticelli so you can follow that tag if you want to hear more about him!

[leefi]

Hi, I noticed you did the MBTI types of the ORV characters, and I was wondering what you think the MBTI types are for the Revue Starlight gals :D

Anon, I want you to know that this google doc is 14 pages single-spaced, and I'm still not done.

WITH THAT BEING SAID, I'm so glad you asked!! I'll be breaking this up into four parts so we don't have to scroll through one massive wall of text. The other schools will take a bit more time to publish as I'm still working on a couple from each (I think I have four girls left!).

But without further ado:

Starira MBTI Part 1 - Seisho

Siegfeld

Frontier

Rinmeikan

I had a lot of help with all of this reading @HalfACape’s wonderful character analyses of so many of the girls on twitter, as well as consulting the Personality Database page for the characters I was less sure about (though there were a few I disagreed with on there - none in Seisho, we'll be discussing the others later). But everyone feel free to discuss if you disagree with anything!

Karen Aijo: ENFP

ENFPs’ dominant function is Ne (extroverted intuition) (that running gag Karen has in the game where she mishears words, spouting off suggestions even if they make absolutely zero sense to the situation at hand - “telescope? telephone? telenovella?” - is such stereotypical Ne). Ne is always running towards any possibility, no matter how unlikely it seems, and I don’t need to spell out for you how much of that we saw from Karen in the anime. Ne-Fi feed each other to create a rebel/free-spirit type of personality (Ne seeks all possibilities, Fi holds strong inner values and selfish desires - what do I want, what do I need? How does this make me feel?). Her Te isn’t too developed yet, which is fine because it’s tertiary and she’s still so young. That tertiary, undeveloped Te shows up in her scatterbrained, lackadaisical, go-with-the-flow attitude (but when dominant Fi gets fired up by something - like an old childhood friend coming home - it kicks Te into high gear). Inferior introverted Sensing shows no respect towards rules or regulations - see her revue with Junna (Si-dominant) and the anger she draws out of Maya for (a child of the system and traditionally hard worker) in their Revue of Pride. Karen is the natural rebel, the forever optimist, the sunshine girl - textbook ENFP.

Mahiru Tsuyuzaki: INFP

If you want to see what leading with an introverted function looks like compared to an extroverted function, compare Mahiru to Karen! They share the exact same functions, just flipped on the I/E axis. So Mahiru is Fi, Ne, Si, Te. Karen is Ne, Fi, Te, Si. And Mahiru is a very clear example of an INFP - such a warm, brilliant, awe-inspiring person, but can also be her own worst enemy and others tend to underestimate her. And it’s hard, I don’t blame her! Leading with Fi and not having that physical/in the moment Se to support it (like ISFPs do, just compare her to Kaoruko--yes--they’re only one letter off from each other) means that it’s extremely hard for INFPs to naturally advocate for themselves...so instead, they retreat into their own imaginations where it’s safer (Ne). BUT THEY’RE SO INCREDIBLE!! THERE’S SO MUCH THERE TO RESPECT AND ADMIRE!! *shakes her like maracas* IF YOU WOULD JUST SHOW US!!!!!!! (and this is her whole arc in the anime i don’t need to tell her lol). It’s actually so interesting how she and Karen’s Fi and Ne escapism manifests in their respective introverted/extroverted personalities. These two really are more similar than most of us think!

I love INFPs so, so much because they’re like sleeping giants. Once they get a hold of and develop that inferior extroverted Thinking it’s over - nobody else can compare. They’re like the characters in video games that start off super weak, and then you blink and suddenly they’ve become the most powerful units near the end of the game.

Kagura Hikari: INTJ

ENFP’s stereotypical partner (I swear every other reserved person A/sunshine person B couple in fiction is this type pairing) and while it’s tropey it works because these two types play off each other so well. I actually originally had her pegged as an ISTJ, but I think that her bullheadedness earlier in the anime is more indicative of Ni being stubborn. Hikari is cagey, reserved (tert Fi/inferior Se), and an incredibly high-achieving individual (dominant Ni sets specific goals, auxiliary Te implements). Her tertiary Fi (which INTJs LOVE to keep locked up, right here, forever, until they die) is so obvious as you slowly learn just how much of a sap/romantic she is. It’s her weaker Fi that holds that sentimentality towards Starlight after all these years, her Fi that struggles to hold on to that childhood promise, her Fi that has her following Karen (and eventually Mahiru as well) around like a duckling (though we initially get the impression that the dynamic is the other way around). She grows to care deeply for all the other girls around her and that’s all her tertiary introverted Feeling getting stronger as the story progresses! Like so many people in the fandom have realized, she isn’t a mean person, she’s just socially awkward. Not too much to say on her inferior Se, that mostly manifests in how she’s a homelier person who would rather stay in than go out, and doesn’t actively try to seek new experiences (this was what had me thinking ISTJ at first).

Junna Hoshimi: ISTJ

Karen’s polar opposite - they actually share the exact same functions, just in reverse! So Junna leads with introverted Sensing where it’s Karen’s weakest, and Karen leads with extroverted Intuition where it’s Junna’s weakest. And we see this play out in their revue!

Junna is one of my favorite characters in the series for a reason and it’s because it’s SO rare to see the ISTJ in a rebellious role. Si is all about following and respecting order, and Junna breaks all of that to create her own! We see that dominant Si show up in literally every other facet of her life, though - from her by-the-book attitude to her stringency with deadlines and tardiness to her respect for the creatives of old - Shakespeare, Nietschze, etc. She’s an incredibly bright and successful student as well (any type can be of course but the “kind of student” she is is very much Te supporting Si - super studious and placing heavy weight on studying and getting straight A’s). And her Fi is SO GOOD. SO SO SO SO GOOD AND SO APPARENT - MUCH stronger than IxTJ’s sibling Hikari’s at the start of the anime. That’s where the rebellious part of her spirit comes from - her values, her strong sense of self and desire for autonomy (EXTREMELY Fi thing - Fi is all about the self, how I feel about something, what I want out of this, not feeling trapped by others’ expectations, etc.). Inferior Ne manifests in how she struggles with improvisation, ends up tunnel visioning (see her revue with Karen), and can sometimes struggle to accept new ideas or ways of doing things (Junna works so hard, but it’s evident in the anime and a lot of her starira bond stories that she can end up getting stuck in her old ways if someone else doesn’t come in to offer a new perspective -- see her Jekyll bond story dialogue with Maya!). Another example we see is when her extroverted xSTJ sibling Akira, who has Ne a step higher than her but understands where she’s coming from with their shared functions, guides her towards using it in the High Priestess bond story!

Nana Daiba: ESFJ

Textbook ESFJ!! Caring, motherly, affable; Fe doms are always looking to appeal to the group and make sure that everybody feels comfortable (and, likewise, are very keen on suppressing their own insecurities/emotions/discomforts). Nana is not ambitious for ambition’s sake, and in fact suppresses her own talents to appeal to the group. As for that Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :) Si aux… :)

Unhealthy Si can manifest as an extreme fixation on past experiences and a fear of moving on (we’re going to see this later with Si-dom Fumi too). Her poor tertiary Ne had gotten absolutely quashed by her stronger auxiliary Si in the anime - it doesn’t want to change anything! Claudine and Maya can be the leads again. We don’t need to modify the script. The first one was already perfect, why are we risking failure by changing things?! Also, holding herself back for the sake of everyones’ happiness is so Fe dom it hurts. If you want to see the difference between ESFJ and ENFJ (the two Fe-doms of MBTI), compare her to Michiru, who also suppresses her talents -- yes to cultivate the other girls’ (specifically Akira’s) brilliance but also for the sake of her ulterior motives to one day create her own troupe (aux Ni at work vs. Nana’s aux Si). Nana’s is more deferrant, but still just as ferocious - she’ll defeat Maya 60 times over to get what she wants. And the craziest thing is that all of this comes out of love and fear - she’s scared, and all of that is coming from her unhealthy Si aux. Junna is a very good example for her to follow for healthier Si.

Claudine Saijo: ENTJ

“DON’T IGNORE MY LINES!!!” ENTJs LOVE being at the top - the leaders of the pride, the people in charge, the ones you have to answer to (AND she’s a Leo too. Jfc girl pick a struggle LMAOOOOO). You get the picture - except Claudine isn’t in that position. Maya is. Claudine doesn’t even get a revue or her own song, because she’s Maya’s eternal second. This is a really, really uncomfortable spot for an ENTJ to be in, and it’s evident in how hard she pushes herself - and how antsy she gets whenever Maya is around. But Claudine never blames an outside system or factors like Karen (inferior Si) does for her situation - she just gets angry and more driven to succeed, bulldozing her way to the finish line (dominant Te-tertiary Se interacting). The tragedy of her character is that she will never surpass Maya, so we see her Ni begin to reframe achieving the very top to becoming the only star in Maya’s eye (little does she know that she’s already succeeded). That ripping off of her cloak at the end of the revue duet - “the only loser here is me” - is her inferior Fi poking its head out. At the end of the day, Claudine is an interesting character because she’s a walking contradiction. She’s a star denied a spotlight, but she isn’t a failure either, so she’s forced to grapple with this ambiguous, there-but-not-quite-there middle ground. It’s one big identity crisis in the making, and it’s clear to see why so many people relate to her and love her as a character - a lot of us can empathize with never quite being satisfied, and looking up towards heights that can appear insurmountable.

Maya Tendo: INFJ

She seems so normal and established and then you look closer and realize there’s something seriously wrong with her and oh my god where did this massive god complex come from. Typical Ni dom

From her detached, more “mature” personality to her altruistic and often surprisingly keen insight towards people, she has so many key makings of an INFJ. That dominant Ni is strong in Maya - everything is poured into theatre. Everything. From her hobbies to her interests to her personality, everything Maya does in her life is deliberate and all of it is for the sake of theatre. Ni bitches LOVE to fixate on just one thing, and for Maya, that is the stage. “I have no need for those who lack willpower...Come climb up here if you have the resolve...A single step forward is a step closer to my dream” is just...yeah I’m being redundant. Dominant introverted intuition. Ni Ni Ni Ni. This girl embodies it - while Hikari is also a Ni-dom, Maya shows a TON more of it than her (can’t say I blame the writers - Ni is probably the most difficult function to write because it requires thinking so many steps ahead for your character). We can see a marked difference between INFJs and INTJs here in how Maya and Hikari practice solitude - Hikari purposely isolates herself from Karen to avoid hurting her, while Maya purposely isolates and crafts herself into an untouchable God to serve as an inspiration to others (auxiliary extroverted Feeling). Want to see how this looks with the INFJ’s extroverted sibling, the ENFJ? Look at how Michiru crafts Akira’s public image. That’s Ni and Fe at work, just in different priority slots (Maya is Ni dominant, Michiru is Fe dominant - they share the same functions, just flipped on the I/E axis). That tertiary Ti is very prevalent too - Maya mostly keeps her thoughts to herself, and loves to mull over things. She definitely isn’t the first one to shout out an answer, she prefers to think things over.

One interesting comment that really stood out to me on her personality database page was how she’s an INFJ with an INTP persona in the anime, and I think I agree (INFJs and INTPs tend to present similarly and can be easily confused with each other anyway)! But I want to add on to that - I think that INTP presentation is her auxiliary Fe at play crafting a persona that better coincides with Claudine’s, as ENTJ/INTP matchups are extremely compatible (not saying Maya was thinking about MBTI LOL but rather she brought out and exemplified aspects of her personality that would better complement Claudine’s - their partnership is not a one-way street at all! Maya does so much for her!!). Just compare anime Maya to stageplay Maya, where she gives no headway and is absolutely brutal to Claudine.

Futaba Isurigi: ISTP

Futaba is such a great example of what a healthy ISTP can look like! Dominant Ti shows up in how she communicates with others - she's honest, direct, and to the point, but it's never utilized in a way that’s mean-spirited (contrary to how her girlfriend often can be) - it’s just how she communicates. Claudine (a Te dom which works SO well with Ti) actually points out in Starira that this is why they get along so well. Aux Se shows up in her physicality - her love and strength is in stage fights, she's into mechanics with her motorcycle and does all the maintenance herself, etc. Funnily enough, I think that tert Ni, while a slot above Fe, is actually Futaba’s least developed trait (or, at least, the one she's most guarded about) - she went into Seisho to follow Kaoruko, and her aux Se dominates that tert slot and gives her a … little bit of a lackadaisical attitude? Obviously not as much as someone like Karen, but in many senses she doesn't outwardly display a strong fear or anxiety towards the future like the other girls (completely understandably) do - and it’s that tert Ni getting angry when she feels as if Kaoruko is stagnating in her plans. There’s some inklings of her own plan for the future, but Futaba’s own individual plans are mostly kept to herself, so we don’t know how much or little she’s done about them. (I have more to add but will not continue as I’m venturing into movie spoilers territory, but for those that have watched/read them, try to draw your own conclusions based on what I’ve said!). I think that having such a close relationship with Kaoruko is what pushed her to develop that inferior Fe so early to support her girlfriend's dominant Fi. I actually originally had her typed as ESTP for how strong her Fe was (ESTPs have it a slot higher than their introverted siblings), but she really doesn’t strike me as an extrovert, and ISTPs with developed Fe can be very warm, affable people too!

Kaoruko Hanayagi: ISFP

“Kaoruko Hanayagi’s dream is world domination.”

Kaoruko is such a great example of what an unhealthy ISFP can look like! LMAOOO but no, I’m dead serious - if you want to know what unhealthy introverted Feeling looks like, look to Kaoruko. Everything is me me me me me me me, to hell with what anyone else wants (if you want to compare unhealthy Fe to unhealthy Fi, compare Nana and Kaoruko). Tertiary Ni shows up to support Fi in how surprisingly sharp she is towards other people - what makes them tick, exactly where to hurt, their inner thoughts and feelings (see her bathtub conversation with Mahiru).

BUT THAT DOMINANT Fi IS ALSO SUCH A POWERFUL THING. That “me me me me me me” is going to turn into “my vision, and what I want to create, and what I’m going to do” (once that inferior Te finally develops - which Kaoruko is going to be forced to put work into eventually). This is why, like Mahiru, I think that Kaoruko is seriously going to blossom later on in life - ISFPs and INFPs, the Pisces of the MBTI, have this weird penchant for going under the rader and then becoming insanely fucking successful OUT OF NOWHERE??? Like, they aren’t super motivated and driven with a specific plan like Ni-strong xNxJs, or disciplined and hardworking like Te-strong xSTJs, but???? You blink and suddenly they’re millionaires with four creative projects going on simultaneously (but if they get bored with any of them they’ll drop them instantly - you could not pay me all the money in the world to be an IxFP’s manager it must be an absolute nightmare <3). Just...legends out of nowhere? Rihanna is an ISFP Pisces so I have real world evidence to back this up.

[funkymbtifiction]

Random Romeo and Juliet stuff:

I've had to read some Shakespeare/other Renaissance plays recently and played Juliet in a production a while back. My thoughts on the characters...

Romeo seems sx/so to me. He falls in love at an instant, hyper-focuses on people even at the extent of his general reputation/social relationships (for example, leaving the house in the middle of the night and ignoring his parents for weeks because of lovesickness), and when he's in love, that's all he'll talk about with friends such as Benvolio/Mercutio (Mercutio gets tired of it after a while, and when Romeo has a moment of non love-related banter with him he basically says "see? isn't this so much better than pining all the time?" To Romeo, it is not.) He shows little concern in terms of long-term security, and is willing to repeatedly throw himself in dangerous situations when his heart tells him it's what he needs to do (going to see Juliet when banished, diving into battle with an excellent swordsman who killed his friend).

Juliet is a bit of an odd case—she's canonically 13. That's super young to have much experience with falling in love, and she shows very little interest in romantic connection at the start of the play (sort of grudgingly going along with her parents' arrangements for her to marry until she meets Romeo.) Her willingness to go along with the rush of romance does imply that she has strong sx that before was mostly unexplored. But sx/so doesn't seem right for her—it could just be that she's an isolated girl of high birth, but basically her only close contacts besides Romeo are her nursemaid and her parents. She's a bit of an island of a person, aware of social expectations and going along with them, but not really reaching out to others or looking to influence how people see her. Lines such as, "Although I joy in thee, I have no joy of this contract tonight / It is too rash, too unadvised, too sudden..." show what might be glimpses of sp. Yes, she'll ultimately pick the rush of chemistry over everything else, but she doesn't have the social influence as a playground the way Romeo does in my opinion.

As for their exact Enneagrams, I'm not sure, though hesitantly, Juliet gives me 9 energy. I'm not too set on their MBTI types either, but I think Romeo has strong Fi.

Interesting.

Romeo is probably ENFP 7w6 sx/so and Juliet is an introvert, maybe ISFJ. Being slow to start, grounded, practical, but getting caught up in his feelings is consistent for a Si/Fe 9.

[ghost-maya]

What is your MBTI and which characters do you share it with!

tagged by @bringingglory !!! we have the same personality type so i dont even have to do any research ahah

I’m INFP and though I’ve gotten different answers depending on my mood, I just vibe with this one the best.

Fullmetal Alchemist: Alphonse Elric - specifically from the 2003 series LOL. When I was comphet I was like “yeah I have a crush on him” but I was definitely just projecting. We stan a pure boy (who will maybe commit some crimes here an there)

Avatar: Zuko (Oh yeah definitely another one I project on lakdsfj)

Powerpuff Girls: Bubbles (never watched the show but i do know bubbles dumb as shit. sounds about right)

Game of Thrones: Brandon Stark 

Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mitsuri Kanroji (boobies), Muichirou Tokitou 

The Promised Neverland: Leslie

Haikyuu!!: Yamaguchi Tadashi, Kanoka Amanai (YEESSSS ily to both of u kanoka pls take my hand in marriage)

Harry Potter: Luna Lovegood (weirdchamp 10/10 best girl)

Sex Education: no characters f

DC Comics: The Flash 

MCU: Scarlet Witch

Real People: JK Rowling (>:D no), Keanu Reaves, Vincent van Gogh, William Shakespeare, Hayao Miyazaki (these other ones give me hope about myself but also suggest gifted kid burnout which is what i am so)

MBTI Test here

Personality Database here

sorry to my infp friends its probably more fun if u get to do the research but @peachie5000 @qutiepai @uh-leesh @redyarns & any other moots who want like for real i usually go and search for names but i just don’t have the energy to rn orz

[starry-may-night]

personal opion of infps?

O my god! You are the first person that asked me about anything on tumblr! You should feel honoured xD!

Fun fact, I know a few people with this type and one of them is my very close friend! So I do have some thoughts about these people.

What I really like about them is that they are dreamers, that they will listen to you and try to help you if you need them. I like about them that they have "two sides". One is super depressed and goth( or emo xD) and another is super bright and loving. This in my opinion makes them the kind of people that can get you, no matter how you feel. Another thing i like about them that most of them are really romantic souls! And the fact that they also artistic is awesome because that makes them interesting and you will never get bored with them! I looove just to chill with them and talk. Oh, and they always have good memes which is very important and very good trait.

But like everyone they have some flaws. I don't like that they take criticism too much and they almost can't accept their failures, even when it's one little failure. They can also easily get angry with you(or just me xD) and that is irritating because well I am an ENTP so i really have to watch out sometimes when want to debate or I'm just saying some weird stuff... and i say a lot xD Or when I'm just being honest they can be easily angry/sad, because truth isn't always nice and sweet. (And also some of them say "sorry" too much XDD)

In conclusion, i reeaaally like this type(actually one of my fav mbti types, for sure infp is in my top 5). I can easily befriend these people and( like i said earlier) their artistic soul is really inspiring! I like this type even if i can easily hurt them or I can get quickly irritated that they are sometimes too emotional about criticism and failure or that they get angry when I don't like the same things as them, but like I said everyone has disadvantages.

And here's my favorite infp people, characters:

Anne of Green Gables (o my god i love her, #renewannewithane), Johnny Depp, Tom Hiddleston, William Shakespeare, Luke Skywalker, Emily Blunt and more but I'm too lazy right know and I'm not going to write more, sorry not sorry XDD

I hope that this answer satisfied you!

[ofchryseum]

BASICS.

NAME: archer carnegie hearst NICKNAME: archie, arch GENDER & PRONOUNS: cis male, he him AGE & DOB: 26, may 15th ZODIAC SIGN: gemini ORIENTATION: bisexual  NATIONALITY: american ETHINCITY: anglo american RELIGION: agnostic NEUROSES: unaddressed drug dependence 

HISTORY.

HOMETOWN: los angeles, california, usa FATHER: richard randolph hearst MOTHER: victoria carnegie miller SIBLINGS: maverick carnegie hearst, older sister EXTENDED FAMILY: n/a EDUCATION BACKGROUND: la jolla day school, harvard-westlake school, harvard university (dropped out in second year) LANGUAGES SPOKEN: english, spanish, portuguese, latin OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY: recurring guest on happily hearst, various media appearances, social media influencer ACHIEVEMENTS: making harvard’s dean’s list in his first year, 2019 people’s choice award for social star of the year

THE SOCIETY.

CODENAME: puck MEANING: puck, in medieval english folklore, is a malicious fairy or demon, but more specifically, puck is the clever little sprite from shakespeare’s a midsummer night’s dream who delights in creating trouble TRADITIONALIST OR REFORMIST?: reformist, but really, he doesn’t care GOALS IN THE SOCIETY: to have a good time, and get invited to the lucratively exclusive events that it holds OPINION ON THE SOCIETY: he’s only really joined because maverick talked it up to him, though he’s not particularly concerned with getting voted into membership at this stage - initiates can still come to parties, and that’s all he’s really interested in at the moment. 

PERSONALITY.

MBTI: istp (the craftsman) ENNEAGRAM: type 3 (the achiever/performer) TEMPERAMENT: choleric HOGWARTS HOUSE: slytherin INSPIRATIONS/PARALLELS: khloe kardashian (kuwtk), elio perlman (cmbyn), david rose (schitt’s creek), cady heron (mean girls) TROPES: spoiled brat, brilliant but lazy, lonely rich kid, foolish sibling, responsible sibling (formerly), obfuscating stupidity

YOUR MUSE AS ..:

A PIECE OF ART: angel playing the lute - rosso fiorentino A SONG: bad friend - rina sawayama A BOOK: eleanor oliphant is completely fine by gail honeyman A MOVIE: legally blonde  A TV SHOW: keeping up with the kardashians A HISTORICAL ERA: hellenistic period greece A HISTORICAL FIGURE: alcibiades of athens A FICTIONAL CHARACTER: cady heron A COLOUR: lemon yellow AN ANIMAL: a peacock

YOUR MUSE’S DREAM ..:

JOB: to be the host of his own reality show, or to have a happily hearst spinoff of some kind based on him. though latent, he still wonders if he’ll go back to his dream of practicing law at some point VACATION: lazing around on a beach in the mediterranean, or at a resort in a secluded jungle area of southeast asia or south america. DAY: waking up early, going for a run (being spotted by paparazzi while out), seeing maverick during the day, and either a night curled up at home with a good book or a night filled with adventure that ends up with him in a very attractive stranger’s bed.  AS A CHILD: to be a lawyer, to graduate top of his class LAST NIGHT: that he was back in his harvard dorm with garci, but the door wouldn’t opened and they were trapped inside THAT THEY GAVE UP ON: becoming a human rights lawyer THAT THEY HAVE RIGHT NOW: finding a spotlight of his own, having his own show

[malcolmbrights-a]

basics

full name:

amada spencer rosewell

nicknames:

ama, mads, spencer

age:

thirty-six

gender:

demi-girl

pronouns:

she/her

date of birth:

august 7

birthplace:

brooklyn, new york

other places lived:

new york, new york

occupation:

romance & crime novelist

education:

masters in english&sociology

biology

face claim:

???

ethnicity:

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaah depends on her fc

height:

5’8”

body type:

slim, with some muscle

body modifications:

double pierced ears

mental ailments:

depression, but she’s on medication

family

children:

n/a

pets:

a pet dog named cumlord (after the cloud you sickos)

relationships

romantic orientation:

panromantic/pansexual

sexual orientation:

pansexual

relationship status:

single & falling in love with everyone

personality

mbti:

entj

zodiac:

leo

positive traits:

vivacious, courageous, determined, eccentric , loving

negative traits:

stubborn, absentminded, impulsive, indecisive, irresponsible

character headcanons:

1) she has these really popular books out called the “breathless” series that is similar to “the boss by abigail bar/nette” and as popular as 50 Shades of Gray and Twilight 2) she’s a flirt and will flirt with anyone and their mom. 3.) she’s incredibly adventurous and will drag you out of crazy adventures 4.) yet she’s really quiet at times and enjoys relaxing at home and reading books.

character parallel(s):

carrie bradshaw from sex and the city, jane from jane the virgin, hermione granger hp

moral alignment:

chaotic good

deadly sin:

greed

heavenly virtue:

kindness

hogwarts house:

gryffindor

hobbies:

writing, reading, crossword puzzles, mario kart, jogging, clubbing, dancing, baking, cooking

favorites

color:

red

food:

spaghetti

drink:

strawberry margarita

animal:

dog

movie:

girls night

tv show:

sex and the city

song:

dancing queen

book:

charlottes web

app:

instagram

emoji:

upside down emoji

season:

spring

Bio

♥ since the rosewells were unable to conceive a baby, they adopted amada when she was four-years-old. they did not expect to find a child as quickly as they did, but after meeting amada the rosewells immediately fell in love with her and did what was necessary to adopt her. and although amada was a very lively child who talked ridiculously fast and drove her parents up the wall, she was well-behaved and listened when she needed to. the rosewells were patient with her hyperactivity and thought her rambunctious personality was endearing. they frequently made the effort to spend time with her: reading to her every night, doing one-thousand piece puzzles with her, and having nightly talks with her. there was never a time where either parent was negligent, they were always supportive and there for their daughter.

♥ amada fell in love with reading books after her parents read to her “charlotte’s web” when she was seven. she loved the book so much that she asked her mother to read it to her several times, which eventually led to her trying to read it on her own. it was during this time that amada discovered she had dyslexia. her parents hired her a tutor and, due to her determination to read the books she loved so much, she learned how to love reading on her own. after learning the wonders of reading on her own, amada read “charlotte’s web” repeatedly. it was her favorite book, but in order to show her daughter that there were more good books out there, mrs. rosewell brought amada to the library; where she found various books to fall in love with.

♥ amada’s love of reading eventually turned into a love of writing. when she was in middle school her mother would buy her colorful spiral notebooks and amada would write stories in them. amada found mathematics and science difficult, but writing and reading were classes she held near and dear. and while she had friends in middle school who she loved and adored, amada would frequently go to the library to read stories or write. she would continue to do such even in high school where she was heavily involved with cheerleading. even with cheerleading and the social tasks that came with it, amada still made time to read and write.

♥ after graduating high school, amada went on to study english and sociology in college. amada was ecstatic to get to read and write, even though it was for a grade. she ended up reading classics that she grew to love, along with the works of shakespeare for which she grew to adore. it was college where she met her first love – a woman named cecilia – who swept amada off her feet. amada was so surprised by the fact that she fell in love so fast, but everything about cecila made it hard for her not to fall in love with her. cecilia was intelligent and was always teaching her things she thought was boring. on more than one occasion, cecilia would take amada on adventures to art museums and clubs. it was during this amazing relationship that amada made the effort to begin writing her first book. whenever she wasn’t invested in school, her friends, or her girlfriend amada was busy writing away her book. it took her two years to write, but by that time her relationship with cecila ended and left her with a broken heart.

♥ as much as amada tried to put her book out there, several publishing companies rejected her writing and called her whimsical for believing so desperately in love and affection. they saw her romance novel as unrealistic and told her right to her face that no one would read it. just as she was beginning to lose hope, she received a call ‘just reads’ that offered her good pay for her book. and by the time they published it, amada became well-known to the mothers and young women who enjoyed reading saucy romance novels. while amada was happy her book took off, she was still heartbroken, and instead of putting her effort into writing another romantic erotica novel, she wrote a crime novel about a female detective who had all the strengths and weaknesses that the men in crime novels she read had.

♥ her publishing company was hesitant about publishing a crime novel under her name, since her break-out novel was a fairytale fantasy that revolved around love, but one of the workers told her it would be good to use a pseudonym for her new project. amada happily agreed, taking on the name of ‘sky waters’ for her crime novel. after that book, however, amada became depressed – still upset about her lost love and lack of love life – and found it difficult to write. she ended up moving to portland to live with her adoptive sister.

♥ amada had enough money from her two books to live a healthy lifestyle, but she took on a job at a bookstore to keep her mind off of things. amada then came to discover that she missed writing after assisting a young girl who wanted a book similar to “charlotte’s web”. with that little nudge in the right direction, amada sought a psychiatrist who put her on medication for major depression. after seeing her psychiatrist for a year, amada finally found the inspiration to write again. her new story would be another romantic erotica novel about a female boss of a multi-million dollar corporation falling in love with a barista at a coffee shop she frequently visited.

♥ as she wrote the book, amada made the effort to start dating, again – well dating and sleeping around. she thought it would help inspire her work if she tried different experiences with different people. with her new exciting love-life amada discovered that no one had the same sexual or romantic experiences with one person as they did another. this excited amada, but she got a little too carried away and began to date with and sleep with different people while dating and sleeping with different people around the same time. some of her partners grew angry and resentful toward her, but amada still wanted to see what kind of people were out there. in truth, amada was looking for love wherever she could find it, yet failed because she was searching too desperately in the wrong places.

♥ after finishing her third book, amada continued to work for the bookstore she’d been working at when she moved to portland. she enjoyed the warm feeling of being surrounded by books and felt restless staying home for too long. the idea of being away from the bookstore too long made her feel upset, and in a sense, being there was a coping mechanism from her intrusive thoughts. although amada had been dating and sleeping around, she still felt empty. she knew, from advice that she couldn’t rely on love to fix her emptiness, but it was still a nice thought, finding love. instead of finding a romantic partner, however, amada made a few friends with some of the women who visited the bookstore she worked for. while these women did not give her romantic love, they helped her realize she wasn’t living enough and that she needed to more involved with the outside world.

♥ amada has signed up for various night classes at the local community college to keep her busy: a cooking class, a dance class, and a spanish class. learning new skills helped distract her and keep her mind off things. she loved learning new skills, digging her hands into whatever she could touch. she loved getting to show off her new-found skills and will show off to anyone who’s willing to pay attention. in truth she loves loves loves attention, because it makes her feel loved. in a driving class, she learned how to drive a motorcycle and bought one soon after. the freedom she felt with the wind blowing in her hair was almost as good as reading a good book.

♥ recently, she’s learned more about her biological parents – well, her mother, she has no information on her father. she discovered she has a twin sister, but doesn’t really know what to do with that information. amada considers that maybe the empty feeling she’s been feeling has to do with missing someone she never really knows, yet is hesitant about meeting this woman. she doesn’t know what she’d say to her, or know how that experience will affect her.

platonic

amada is extremely vivacious and is the type of person who walks into the room and makes it her main goal to be noticed. she doesn’t like being ignored, so she acts a little extra for the sake of being extra and tends to talk just to hear the sound of her voice. although she’s a chatterbox who enjoys having a good time, amada is the type of friend who listens to your problems and gives input whenever she can. it doesn’t matter what she’s doing, if you’re her friend, she will make time to spend time with you and happily bask in your company. another thing about amada is that she’s a very playful and flirtatious person. she is not shy at all and tends to dive in head first to get what she wants. due to that, she can be a great person to drag to parties and clubs. I kind of want her to have some quiet friends, though. Simply so she can have people to talk to on days when she isn’t feeling very energetic.

romantic

amada writes erotica romance novels for the fun of it. she is a firm believer in all things romantic and loves any form of romantic gestures. she herself is very romantic and will treat her romantic partners with love and devotion. while she is a huge romantic, amada loves sex; it feels good and doesn’t always have to be linked to romance for her. she uses it as a form of stress relief. and, not only that, she uses it as inspiration for her books and blog. amada has exes from all walks of life, along with former quick flings whom she is now friends with.

antagonistic

amada needs enemies, because enemies are fun. she’s wild and dramatic, so some people will not like her. she also doesn’t know when to keep her mouth shut when it comes to her opinions. and like, enemy plots are fun to write.

everyone else People who are fans of her books would be AMAZING! Whether they like her for her crime novels, or they like her for her erotica novels, Amada would be beyond ecstatic to give autographs and take pictures. She loves her fans so much and hopes to inspire them to write their own stories. Her book is called ‘Breathless’ and was as popular as 50 Shades of Gray

[empressyang]

[ BASIC INFORMATION ]

FULL NAME 

Li Zhiyi (neé Qian Zhiyi)

MEANING 

name

ZHIYI

—zhi

From Chinese 志 (zhì) meaning "will, purpose, ambition" or 智 (zhì) meaning "wisdom, intellect", as well as other characters that are pronounced similarly.

— yi

From Chinese 宜 (yí) meaning "suitable, proper", 毅 (yì) meaning "resolute, decisive, firm", 义 (yì) meaning "justice, righteousness", 益 (yì) meaning "profit, benefit", 怡 (yí) meaning "joy, harmony" or 仪 (yí) meaning "ceremony, rites"  

surname

LI

From Chinese 理 (lǐ) meaning "reason, logic", 立 (lì) meaning "stand, establish", 黎 (lí) meaning "black, dawn", 力 (lì) meaning "power, capability, influence" (which is usually only masculine) or 丽 (lì) meaning "beautiful" (usually only feminine).

( QIAN

A common Chinese family name. The name literally means "money". )

MONIKERS / NICKNAMES

YANG (regnant name)

From Chinese 洋 (yáng) meaning "ocean" or 阳 (yáng) meaning "light, sun, male".

The White Viper / the Snake Empress

TITLE 

1. Lady Qian Zhiyi 2. Noble Lady Xiu (sixth rank consort)

— xiu

From Chinese 秀 (xiù) meaning "luxuriant, beautiful, elegant, outstanding"

3. Concubine Xiu (fifth rank consort) 4. Consort Xiu (fourth rank consort) 5. Noble Consort Xiu (third rank consort) 6. Imperial Noble Consort Xiu (second rank consort) 7. Empress Li, formally Empress Xiaoyanwei

— xiao

Xiao is a unisex Chinese name and has many meanings including 'dawn, morning', 'little' or 'respectful, reverent'. 

— yan

From Chinese 艳 (yàn) meaning "beautiful, gorgeous" (which is usually only feminine) or 岩 (yán) meaning "cliff, rocks"

— wei 

From Chinese 威 (wēi) meaning "power, pomp", 巍 (wēi) meaning "high, lofty, towering" or 伟 (wěi) meaning "great, robust, extraordinary"

8. Empress Dowager Yang (current title)

GENDER & PRONOUNS

cisfemale, she/her

ETHNICITY

Chinese.

DATE OF BIRTH & AGE

29 November, 1508.

51 years old.

ZODIAC SIGN

Sagittarius.

ORIENTATION

Bisexual Biromantic.

MARITAL STATUS

Widowed.

OCCUPATION

Empress Dowager.

CURRENT LOCATION

Sasso Corbaro Castle, Switzerland.

[ BACKGROUND ]

PLACE OF BIRTH 

Guiyang, China. 

RESIDENCES 

The Forbidden City, Beijing, China

RELIGIOUS VIEWS

Taoist, with an inclination for Confucian teachings.

EDUCATION

Apart from her education in dance, strict, exacting, and fully self-imposed, her only other education consisted in training to be a wife. As little as the education she received was, she mastered both to their furthest extent. It was only in her time as a concubine that she was able to access learned scholars and eunuchs and vast collections of scrolls. When she was not dancing, seizing the favor of the Emperor, or manipulating her way through the harem, she learned from the scholars and the eunuchs. She educated herself in the Seven Military Classics and other works in warcraft, and from her surroundings in the Forbidden City how to navigate the complex politics of the Empire, honing her political will until she had fully (by the force of her own hand and no one else’s) put herself in the place of master puppeteer. In many other aspects, she is uneducated. 

LANGUAGES SPOKEN

Mandarin Chinese and various dialects of Chinese, Mongolian, Sanskrit, Latin, Arabic, Portuguese — anything else, she has a eunuch translate for her.

ALLEGIANCES 

First and foremost, above everything else, her country. There is no doubt about Yang’s dedication to China, above all allegiances. (Except, of course, that to the power that she wields. She believes none could control the Empire as well as her; and so the fate of China rests with her.)

The Li Clan and the Ming Dynasty.

The Ottoman Coalition and its member countries. 

FAMILY

Xuanzhong Emperor (deceased) — husband.

Crown Prince Yu — son.

Princess of the First Rank Xuanji — daughter. 

[ APPEARANCE ]

FACECLAIM

Lucy Liu.

HAIR COLOUR / STYLE

Long, black hair that goes to her waist. When in public, held up in the traditional style with a bun, threaded with elaborate combs and gems.

EYE COLOUR / SHAPE 

Dark brown, almost black. 

HEIGHT

5′3″

BUILD 

Lean and petite, graceful — honed perfectly and sharply for dance. 

SPEECH STYLE

Yang speaks softly, almost in a whisper, yet imperious. It is incumbent on the room to quiet down and listen to every word that she has to say.

RECOGNIZABLE MARKINGS

None.

BEAUTY HABITS

Keeping up appearances is important for the Empress Dowager. For her entire life, she has complied in toto with the beauty standards of the Empire. Her feet bound, her body stripped from hair, meticulously maintained to be free from odor, even correcting any habits that may be seen as imperfect, such as snoring.

[ PERSONALITY ]

TROPES

Femme Fatale, The Grand Dame, Manipulative Bastard, the Evil Matriarch, My Beloved Smother, Regent for Life, The Man Behind the Man, President Evil, From Nobody to Nightmare, Rags to Royalty, The Vamp, Sleeping Their Way to the Top

INSPIRATIONS

Empress Dowager Cixi (historical), Yang Guifei (historical), Nüwa (Chinese mythology), Gaia (Greek mythology), Lady Macbeth (Shakespeare), Claire Underwood (House of Cards), Empress Chabi (Marco Polo), Petyr Bailish (ASOIAF), Olenna Tyrell (ASOIAF), The Evil Queen (Snow White)

MBTI

ISTJ.

ENNEAGRAM

Type 1 (the Reformer) with 1w9 wing.

ALIGNMENT

Lawful Evil

TEMPERAMENT

 Choleric.

HOGWARTS HOUSE

Slytherin.

POSITIVE TRAITS

conscientious, observant, perfectionistic, politically shrewd, elegant, patriotic

NEGATIVE TRAITS

manipulative, ingenuous, abusive, power hungry

HABITS

She clasps her hands together. Though hidden behind the elaborate sleeves of her garb, they squeeze together often, especially when matters grow pressing.

HOBBIES

Yang likes to play xiangqi. She also reads, although it is less a hobby than a necessity for her goals. She used to dance, though as she has risen through the ranks her public performances have gone down to none. She now dances alone to non-existent tunes, careful not to be seen.

USUAL DEMEANOR

Each and every movement is made with careful precision. Her words carefully measured, even the tilts of her head and the gestures of her hand. She appears imperious and stoic, ever exacting and ready to find fault. Once she speaks, her interlocutor finds that her voice is soft, but they carry behind them a force. 

[ HEALTH ]

PHYSICAL AILMENTS

None so far. 

NEUROLOGICAL CONDITION

Neurotypical. 

PHOBIAS

Yang is careful not to show weakness. Wanting to maintain an image of almost inhumanity, she would never falter and show fear of anything. However, when the rain comes and lightning rumbles through the storm, the Empress Dowager is unusually tense.

ALLERGIES

None that are poignant.

SLEEPING HABITS

She sticks to a strict schedule. She sleeps and wakes at the same time every night, save for emergencies and occasions that require the Empress Dowager to think late through the night. A light sleeper and a still sleeper, she makes no sound and is quick to jump at the slightest movement.

SOCIABILITY

Facially sociable, especially when she was a dancer and a concubine rising through the ranks. As the Empress Dowager, she ensures that she has the loyalty of her eunuchs and handmaidens, and remains in good standing with the aristocracy, pleasing them to keep control of the political machinery of the Empire. 

ADDICTIONS

Yang steers clear from vices. She doesn’t decline to indulge for ceremonial purposes, but never to excess. She likes to keep a clear head at all times. 

If addiction to power counts, then there’s that.

[coffehousecreations]

11/11/11 tag

Thank you @ishouldbewritingx for tagging me in this!!! I can’t remember if i’ve done it before but I’m glad to be doing it now! 

1. What’s your preferred POV to write in, and what tense?

I tend to write in third person omniscient, past tense, because that’s how I see the scenes in my head hehe

2. What books or writers inspire you?

Ernest Hemingway, Douglas Adams, and Shakespeare. 

3. Would you want to venture into your the world of your current wip? Why or why not?

My main WIP is set in NYC (not an au or anything) so sure I’d love to be there rn 

4. What is your process of developing characters? Do you fill out a character profile? Do you compare them to other existing characters? Do you just create them as you go along?

My stories usually start with the vague idea of a character that I slowly flesh out with the help of character profiles and looking at descriptions of enneagrams and MBTI types. It helps me to put them in situations together to get their slang down too. 

5. What is your favorite trope and why?

Oof there are so many good ones but I’m always here for mutual pining and found family tropes.

6. Which of your characters would you most like to meet and get to know?

I think I would want to meet Nona Volpe (aka my main character, Nova’s, grandmother) cause she is so lit and badass and I love her. I want to hear all the stories about her time in the war and as a spy and coming to America for the first time. 

7. Do you have a favorite theme or genre that you like to write about? Is there a genre you stay away from and why?

I love fantasy cause I’m a nerd for it and there’s so much that you can do with the genre. You can put pirates in space or have a dwarven built submarine or have a fairy cafe in Seattle there is no end. I tend not to do horror because im a scardy cat

8. Give a six word summary of your book.

She had run forever; no more

9. Are you a pantser, or do you outline your stories?

yes

10. How long have you been writing, and have you ever wanted to stop?

I haven’t been writing for very long but i’ve been creating stories and worlds for as long as I can remember. I just officially started writing stuff down last year.

11. Pick one of the questions I answered and answer it.

I picked 6(What do you do to get started writing? Do you grab coffee/tea? Turn on a playlist? Open a window? Sit on your bed? Take a few deep breaths? Look at your notes?)

I usually grab a drink of coffee or water - stay hydrated kids - turn on an inspiring playlist and sit on the floor or my bed with twinkle lights on

Here are my 11 questions: 

1. Do you prefer to write short stories, one shots, or novels?

2. What genre is you least favorite, to write or to read, and why? 

3. What was the first story you ever wrote about?

4. Can you write anywhere or do you have to be in a specific mood and place to write?

5. What do you think is your strong suit in writing?

6. Do you have any writing pet peeves?

7. Are there any authors or books that you strive to imitate?

8. How do you come up with character names? Do you find their meanings? pick them out of a list?? go by their sound?

9. What is you favorite word to use as you write?

10. Were you set on being a writer from childhood, or is it just a hobby?

11. What inspires you the most?

I’m tagging @leave-her-a-tome @commasinsidequotes @sleep-deprived-chai @mercutioswriting @kiraawrites @crowandmoonwriting @crispgorgeousblack @fernyquotes @sundaynightnovels @sunshine-and-writing @thegreyboywritesand anyone else who wants to! I tried to tag mutuals cause I’m pretty sure y’all are okay with being tagged but you don’t have to do this if you don’t want to 

[emboldens]

            “when I ask you about your first love i am always secretly hoping that you will say your own name. now, wouldn’t that be beautiful – to above else have a heart that was proud of itself.”

BASIC INFORMATION

Full name: Marlene McKinnon Pronunciation: Nickname(s): Mars, Mack, Lena Birthdate: 05/27/89 Age: 30 Zodiac: Gemini Gender: Female Pronouns: she/her Romantic orientation: Lesbian Sexual orientation: Lesbian Nationality: British Ethnicity: Japanese on her mother’s side, Irish and English on her father’s side Current location: London Living conditions: Living in the moment! 

BACKGROUND

Birthplace: London Hometown: Wiltshire, England Social Class: Middle, formerly upper Educational achievements: Graduated secondary school with honors Father:  Brian McKinnon was a smalltime character actor and BBC show runner infamous for his divisive, often politically incorrect dark comedies. Although his personality found popularity within the small niche of cynics and unsuccessful satirists, having his wife’s career overshadow his own tore away at his insecruties. These frustrations were never explicitly expressed, but glimmers of his envy more often than not took form through the mean-spirited “jokes” and the occasional arguments he subjected his wife and child to. He passed away in 2008 after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. He once claimed that his biggest dream was to play James Bond. Up until his death, this statement was believed to be part of his comedy routine. It was not. Mother:  Midori McKinnon (nee Iizuka) born into family of wealthy hotel owners who’d moved to London for better business prospects. Their wealth gave her access to the theatre world, where she slowly and steadily thrived, landing supporting roles in West End productions of Miss Saigon, Les Miserables, and Jesus Christ Superstar, in addition to her occasional stints at the Globe Theatre. By her mid-to late thirties, her career made a breakthrough in Hollywood, where she gained international renown for her grace, beauty, and intelligence. However, the poise she carried herself with did not translate as well off-camera, as she was subject to bouts of deep melancholy, stemming from an allegedly troubled childhood, a dissatisfaction with her marriage and her later estrangement from her daughter, and a family history of mental illness. She took the world by surprise when she took her own life at the young age of 45. Today, her performance as Ophelia in a 1991 production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet is considered legendary. Her biggest dream was also to play James Bond. Sibling(s): None Birth order: Only child Pets: Two cats, Vita and Virginia, and a St. Bernard named Samus Previous relationships: Alecto Carrow, TBD Arrests: 3 Prison time: None

OCCUPATION AND INCOME

Current occupation: Bar owner Dream occupation: Wife of a lesbian Alpaca breeder Past job(s): Prior to opening a bar, she was a saleslady at Lush. Spending habits: Mostly thrifty, but occasionally makes large transactions for things she sees as investments for her business. In debt?: Yes Most valuable possession: Sentimentally? Her copy of Matilda, which was the first novel she ever read.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Physical strength: Average  Speed: Average Intelligence: Above Average Accuracy: Average Agility: Average Stamina: Average Teamwork: Prefers to work alone, as her issues with authority mostly get in the way. Talents/hobbies: With over eleven years of vocal training and the fortune of having a musical actress for a mother, Marlene can sing surprisingly well, boasting a four-octave mezzo-soprano range. She doesn’t tell anyone about it, because she likes surprising people at karaoke nights. Shortcomings: Fears vulnerability and commitment, has a tendency to appear frivolous due to her cheeky demeanor, occasionally self-destructive Languages spoken: English, some Japanese. Drive?: Yes Jump-start a car?: No Change a flat tyre?: Yes Ride a bicycle?: Yes Swim?: Yes Play an instrument?: Yes Play chess?: No Braid hair?: Yes Tie a tie?: Yes. Pick a lock?: Yes Cook?: Debatable

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE AND CHARACTERISTICS

Faceclaim: Sonoya Mizuno Eye colour: Brown Hair colour: Black Hair type/style/length: Long, sleek, and straight Glasses/contacts?: Yes Dominant hand: Left Height: 5′7 Weight: 56 kg Build: Lean and fit Exercise habits: Weekly gym visits, jogging regularly Skin tone: Fair Tattoos:  Butterfly with shadow ( Right shoulder, 2007 ), Moon cycle band ( Left arm, 2007 ), Velociraptor skull ( Right hand, 2008 ), Pterodactyl skeleton ( Chest, 2009 ), Apatosaurus skeleton ( Left leg, 2010 ), Spiderweb ( Elbow, 2010 ), Van Gogh skull smoking ( Collarbone, 2011 ), Floral sleeve ( Right arm, 2012 ), Floral design ( Neck, 2012 ), Marlene Dietrich smoking ( Right arm, 2013 ), Semicolon ( Left wrist, 2015 ), Band-aid ( Above the heart, 2016 ), “It’s chaos. Be kind.” ( Above the left elbow crease, 2016 ), The Star and The Moon tarot cards ( Left arm, 2017 ), Junji Ito comic panel ( Upper back, 2017 ), Phoenix ( Thigh, 2018 ) Piercings: Outer conch, labret, and brow Marks/scars: None Clothing style: Casual, monochromatic. Not a big fan of dresses or shorts. Allergies: None Diet: Mostly, but not exclusively vegetarian Physical ailments: TERRIBLE period cramps

PSYCHOLOGY

MBTI type: INFP - A (64% introverted, 66% intuiive, 57% feeling, 69% prospecting) Enneagram type: Type 9 Moral Alignment: Chaotic neutral Temperament: Sanguine Element: Water Emotional stability: Marlene appears to be stable on the surface, but her repressed feelings of guilt, anger and grief over her broken relationship with her mother still linger within, making her prone to bouts of extreme despondency. Introvert or Extrovert?: Introvert Obsession(s): The Leaky Bucket will know when Marlene is on her period because on the first two days, the pub’s radio will exclusively play a single female artist’s discography on repeat. Last month, it was Mitski. The month before, it was Regina Spektor. On a month she denies existed, it was Taylor Swift. Compulsion(s): Humor as a coping mechanism, repressing negative feelings, self-awareness without self-improvement Phobia(s): None Addiction(s): Nicotine Drug use: When she was younger Alcohol use: Occasionally Prone to violence?: No Prone to crying?: On her monthly cycle, yes. Believe in love at first sight?: Yes, but to her, this is very, very rare.

MANNERISMS

Accent: English, London dialect Speech quirks: None Hobbies: Casual video gaming, interior design, music curation Habits: Sitting on surfaces that aren’t meant to be sat on, smoking Nervous ticks: Lip biting, staring at the ground, blinking, diverting the subject with crass humor Drives/motivations: Maintaining her current lifestyle. Fears: Cockroaches Sense of humour?: Almost anything goes. Puns are her guilty pleasure, though she won’t admit it. Prefers subtle humor over loud, straightforward jokes, but either is fine. Enjoys vulgarity. Loves banter. Do they curse often?: Moderately.

FAVOURITES

Animal: Wolf Beverage: Bubble tea Book: Mr. Penumbra’s 24 Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan Colour: Red Food: Pork dumplings Flower: Plumeria Gem: Emerald Mode of transportation: Train Scent: Petrichor Sport: Gymnastics Weather: Sunny & breezy Vacation destination: Reykjavík

ATTITUDES

Greatest dream: Slow life. She aspires for nothing more than a peaceful existence with a person who understands her and her values. Greatest fear: the Duolingo Owl Most at ease when: Curating playlists for the Leaky Bucket Least as ease when: Somebody ( namely, certain Black family cousins ) threatens the security of her bar. Worst possible thing that could happen: For the Order to dismantle, or lose their ideals Biggest achievement: The Leaky Bucket! Biggest regret: Not reaching out to her mother before it was too late.

[ill-be-istj-if-no-one-else-is]

DM-ing and MBTI, part I

I said this would be a multi-parter, so here you go. There will be some repetition from the post I linked, but whatever.

DMs/GMs have three main responsibilities:

Provide information about, and when applicable play the role of, the world in which the story occurs. Your players are a few of the characters. You are everything else.

Be the referee. Decide what a dice roll means. Enforce the rules.

Make sure people are enjoying the game.

There’s no good order in which to tackle these, but I’ll talk about the first one this time.

Any type can be creative, and also you can be a great DM and use pre-made modules. The dice rolls add randomness and the players provide much of the dialogue and choices, so you don’t need to be amazing at developing an original plot to be a DM. I mean, Shakespeare had very few original plots; his skill was in language and characterization. I currently have Hero with a Thousand Faces out from the library because DM advice recommends it; it basically posits that all stories follow a fundamental structure and the rest is flavor. 

So, a DM should play to their own strengths. High Si or Ni users should use their planning skills to worldbuild extensively and come up with a number of possible contingencies so that when your players surprise you - and this will be a when, not an if - you have an idea and don’t have to improvise everything. 

High Ne and Se users can improv more skillfully, but should make sure to have a vague outline and take notes so that they don’t contradict past information. 

The DMs role for making a satisfying story basically comes down to following the other DM requirements: allow players room to try things that might bend the rules but make for an excellent story, while enforcing rules enough to maintain a level of risk and tension, and work with the players to make sure they’re enjoying it.

I think one thing that a lot of DMs do, especially people who get into D&D through Critical Role or The Adventure Zone or similar, is think they need to be an author. The fact is, you’re more of a weird combination of idea generator and editor. If you really want to tell a specific story, that’s fine, but you need to start out that way - ie, you need to give your players the pitch (the end of this Angry GM article has a good example of a highly specific story). But once you’ve had this premise, you can’t control what the players do. For example, in the game I DM, in the last session, I said that the reason a member of one of the character’s druid tribe had sabotaged a charitable mission was because his brother had recently found a magical artifact and disappeared, and a dragon approached the druid saboteur and told him he could get his brother back if he did the dragon’s bidding. Obviously I’d like them to investigate the brother’s disappearance and warn the higher-ups and figure out how to deal with a tricky moral dilemma. But technically speaking the players could just be like “that’s rough buddy anyway we’re going to go back to the city and find a tavern.”

Now, a good DM will let shenanigans occur, but if the party seems aimless they’ll also probably talk to the players (that’s skill number 3, to be discussed later) and figure out what they're interested in so that they can throw out better potential ideas for the players to explore. And then when the players decide, they provide the consequences of the choices which prompt more choices by the players and so forth (that’s skill number 2).

Basically, you need a good enough balance between your introverted perceiving (pre-planning, world-building, figuring out the story aspect of a certain consequence when dice aren’t involved) and extroverted perceiving (providing options, improvising as needed). I personally think it’s helpful to be able to describe things in rich sensory detail but actually that’s something intuitives are often okay with in D&D/RPGs specifically since it’s fiction, so they can just make things up rather than having to accurately observe something. 

[thedailycampix]

MBTI Personality Test

Tagged by: @im-crow​

Tagging: @dailykinaster , @dailyhoundournlitten , @asksavel (iff’n you want to)

MULTI:

Mediator Personality (INFP-T) (A.K.A. Let’s just keep the blog moving smoothly. It’s in all our best interests, right?)

Mediator personalities are true idealists, always looking for the hint of good in even the worst of people and events, searching for ways to make things better. While they may be perceived as calm, reserved, or even shy, Mediators have an inner flame and passion that can truly shine. Comprising just 4% of the population, the risk of feeling misunderstood is unfortunately high for the Mediator personality type – but when they find like-minded people to spend their time with, the harmony they feel will be a fountain of joy and inspiration.

Being a part of the Diplomat Role group, Mediators are guided by their principles, rather than by logic (Analysts), excitement (Explorers), or practicality (Sentinels). When deciding how to move forward, they will look to honor, beauty, morality and virtue – Mediators are led by the purity of their intent, not rewards and punishments. People who share the Mediator personality type are proud of this quality, and rightly so, but not everyone understands the drive behind these feelings, and it can lead to isolation.

All that is gold does not glitter; not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither; deep roots are not reached by the frost.

At their best, these qualities enable Mediators to communicate deeply with others, easily speaking in metaphors and parables, and understanding and creating symbols to share their ideas. Fantasy worlds in particular fascinate Mediators, more than any other personality type. The strength of their visionary communication style lends itself well to creative works, and it comes as no surprise that many famous Mediators are poets, writers and actors. Understanding themselves and their place in the world is important to Mediators, and they explore these ideas by projecting themselves into their work.

Mediators have a talent for self-expression, revealing their beauty and their secrets through metaphors and fictional characters.

Mediators’ ability with language doesn’t stop with their native tongue, either – as with most people who share the Diplomat personality types, they are considered gifted when it comes to learning a second (or third!) language. Their gift for communication also lends itself well to Mediators’ desire for harmony, a recurring theme with Diplomats, and helps them to move forward as they find their calling.

Unlike their Extraverted cousins though, Mediators will focus their attention on just a few people, a single worthy cause – spread too thinly, they’ll run out of energy, and even become dejected and overwhelmed by all the bad in the world that they can’t fix. This is a sad sight for Mediators’ friends, who will come to depend on their rosy outlook.

If they are not careful, Mediators can lose themselves in their quest for good and neglect the day-to-day upkeep that life demands. Mediators often drift into deep thought, enjoying contemplating the hypothetical and the philosophical more than any other personality type. Left unchecked, Mediators may start to lose touch, withdrawing into “hermit mode”, and it can take a great deal of energy from their friends or partner to bring them back to the real world.

Luckily, like the flowers in spring, Mediator’s affection, creativity, altruism and idealism will always come back, rewarding them and those they love perhaps not with logic and utility, but with a world view that inspires compassion, kindness and beauty wherever they go.

Other Mediators: J.R.R. Tolkein, William Shakespeare, Johnny Depp