∟ sometimes known as the asshole alignment. the neutral evil alignment can be even more dangerous than the chaotic evil alignment — simply because you can't be sure of which way they'll swing in the end. neutral evil characters are primarily in it for themselves, because while they are usually villains, they can also swing to the good guy's side, like the magnificent bastard they really are. they may also just happen to be on the good guy's team because it's better for them at the moment. why are they so bad? it could be that evil tastes good or maybe evil feels good. could be that they've given in to the dark side. they could be part of the religion of evil. they could just be, you know, sociopaths. they could take looking out for number one way too far. or it could be for no readily apparent reason whatsoever. they can be the very embodiment of malice, or just petty thugs. in dungeons & dragons, characters who are selfish above all else are neutral evil by default. expect any neutral evil state to be mordor, and a neutral evil city the wretched hive. the double-dealing, backstabbing, gleefully evil and mercenary fiends called yugoloths (daemons), living in the bleak eternity of gehenna, are D&D's archetypal neutral evil beings. neutral evil beings consider their alignment to be the best because they can advance themselves without regard for others, but it is also the most dangerous alignment because it represents pure evil without honor and without variation.
∟ the choleric temperament is fundamentally ambitious and leader-like. they have a lot of aggression, energy, and/or passion, and try to instill it in others. they can dominate people of other temperaments, especially phlegmatic types. many great charismatic military and political figures were choleric. they like to be in charge of everything. however, cholerics also tend to be either highly disorganized or highly organized. they do not have in-between setups, only one extreme to another. as well as being leader-like and assertive, cholerics also fall into deep and sudden depression. essentially, they are very much prone to mood swings.
∟ scientists enjoy impressive reasoning skills, deep and varied knowledge, and a willingness to work long and hard for intellectual advancement. scientists may not be stress-free, but provided they make conscious efforts to develop their empathy, build their diplomatic skills, and relax their perfectionism, their potential is truly impressive. pensive and detached, people with this personality type may get lost in thought. more than any other personality type, they admit to becoming so immersed in their mental landscape that they lose track of what’s happening around them. scientists are fascinated by models, concepts, and unexplained patterns, and they take great intellectual pleasure in creating order out of chaos by linking two seemingly unrelated facts or events. that said, people with this personality type are vulnerable to self-doubt and emotional turbulence, and beneath their air of confidence, they may worry that they’ve missed something crucial. This restless fear of failure is perhaps the most significant obstacle that prevents scientists from reaching their full potential. while perfectionism can be a great driving force when it comes to self-improvement or gaining knowledge, it can also cause a great deal of stress and anxiety.
∟ the traits of the five and those of the four reinforce each other in many ways. both are withdrawn types: they turn to the inner world of their imagination to defend their egos and to reinforce their sense of self. fives lack the confidence to act, and fours lack a stable sense of identity. thus, fives with a four-wing have difficulty connecting with others and staying grounded. they have some significant differences in their approach, despite that -or because of them- these two personality types make one of the richest subtypes, combining possibilities for outstanding artistic as well as intellectual achievement.
∟ intellectual; unique challenge: to recognize when i’ve locked myself into a line of thinking based on my education or experience; to remain open to new ideas. ○ lesson to learn: to learn to listen to my gut, and to discern the differences between reason and truth. ○ defining grace: wisdom. ○ challenge to self: i will avoid paralysis by analysis.
∟ creative; unique challenge: to overcome the fear of being unoriginal. ○ lesson to learn: to develop artistic gifts rather than ignoring them. ○ defining grace: creativity. ○ challenge to self: i will develop my talent and express myself without letting fear of failure hold me back, and stand by my artistic point of view in the face of criticism.
∟ visionary; unique challenge: to remain committed to a new vision in order to bring it to fruition. ○ lesson to learn: to believe in my vision, however great or small, and my creative potential to change lives. ○ defining grace: courage. ○ challenge to self: i will envision new possibilities for humanity and recognize when an idea is worth rearranging my life for.
∟ loner, more interested in intellectual pursuits than relationships or family, wrestles with the meaninglessness of existence, likes esoteric things, disorganized, messy, likes science fiction, can be lonely, observer, private, can't describe feelings easily, detached, likes solitude, not revealing, unemotional, rule breaker, avoidant, familiar with the darkside, skeptical, acts without consulting others, does not think they are weird but others do, socially uncomfortable, abrupt, fantasy prone, does not like happy people, appreciates strangeness, frequently loses things, acts without planning, guarded, not punctual, more likely to support marijuana legalization, not prone to compromise, hard to persuade, relies on mind more than on others, calm.
∟ philosopher, game designer, scientist, software engineer, freelance artist, research scientist, assassin, freelance writer, physicist, software developer, mathematician, geologist, computer scientist, philosophy professor, webmaster, slacker, medical researcher, painter, mortician, systems analyst, comic book artist, computer technician, website designer, scholar, archeologist, computer repair, forensic anthropologist, astronaut, researcher, historian, systems engineer, genetics researcher, astronomer, environmental scientist, egyptologist.
∟ human resources, public relations, social worker, guidance counselor, health care worker, trainer, school teacher, wedding planner, movie star, hospitality worker, supervisor, child care worker, fundraiser, customer service, stay at home parent, office administrator.
+ sensitivity, visionary, imaginative, idealistic, sympathetic, intuitive brilliance. - disillusioned, overly sensitive, vulnerable, addictive, vague, unstable.
+ optimistic, adventurous, freedom loving, expansive, jovial, creative, lucky, mythic and iconic. - blindly optimistic, tactless, irresponsible, distracted, restless, chaotic, unstable, reckless.
+ dependable, steady, determined, responsible. - rigid, overly conventional, dogmatic, worry, withdrawn, need for dominance and acquisition.
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