Character traits help you as a player to define what kind of character you will play. Is your character a greedy goron, or a benevolent zora? Are they a vengeful sheikah? Are they a hylian who is stuck at the milk bar all day due to drinking problems? Again, anything is possible. These traits do not require dice rolls of any sort. It is up to the player to simply play the character. Remember, this is a roll playing game, and so you are playing out (in other words acting) the roll of your character. Your character may be like you, or they may not be.

 

The player by and large decides character traits. And they can really be anything the player wants them to be. Some character traits are good, some may be not so good. It all depends on who your character is and who you want them to be. Just remember when giving your character traits, don’t make them out to be just the most awesome character ever. A good character has nuance to them, they are not a perfect blend of everything awesome. It is always a good idea to throw in something a bit more negative in the mix to help give your character more believability.

 

There is a list here that gives suggestions for character traits. These do not need to be used but can be helpful. Here are 12 good traits, and 12 bad ones. If you are going to pick through this list, It is suggested choosing 3 traits to start, 2 good and 1 bad, or perhaps vice-versa. Just remember do not pick traits that are the exact opposite of each other. If you are playing a pacifist character, it may not fit well if they are also a fighter.

 

Good Traits:

1. Generous-character gives freely, helps those in need

 

2.Abstinent-character resists pleasurable drinking

 

3.Cautious-character is overly careful

 

4.Common sense-character thinks logically.

 

5.Ally-character has a recurring associate who is helpful

 

6.Scholar-character is very well read

 

7.Loyal-character never betrays his friends.

 

8.Over confident-character believes they can do anything

 

9.Pacifist-character hates violence.

 

10.Pliable-character usually concedes to others.

 

11.Forgiving-character is quick to trust and forgive when wronged

 

12.Innocent-character is “lawful good”

 

 

Bad Traits:

1.Greedy-character hordes belongings

 

2.Milk drinker- character loves drinking milk.

 

3.Carefree-character throws caution to the wind

 

4.Delusional-character suffers from over active imagination

 

5.Enemy-character has a recurring nemesis

 

6.Illiterate-character cannot read well, or at all.

 

7.Traitor-character will eventually betray those who trust them

 

8.Cowardly-character is afraid they are not good enough.

 

9.Fighter-character prefers a fight to solve problems

 

10.Stubborn-character wants their own way.

 

11.Vengeful-character is driven get back at those who hurt them

 

12.Wanted-character is a criminal of some sort.