Personality Types for Non-Player Characters

I have found the following very helpful in creating roleplaying characters that tend to be less stereotypical than NPC's often become. At the end of the document is a random table so that you can use it with NPC's that you might have to create on the fly. I hope that this is a valuable resource to many of you.

Extroverts (E)

  • At a party,Interact with many, including strangers.
  • At parties, stay late, with increasing energy.
  • In social groups, keep abreast of other's happenings.
  • In phoning, rarely question all that will be said.
  • In company they tend to initiate conversation.
  • New and non-routine interaction with others stimulates and energises.
  • Prefer many friends with brief contact over few friends with more lengthy contact.
  • Speak easily and at length with strangers.
  • When the phone rings, they hasten to get it first.
  • Are more inclined to be easy to approach.
  • Like variety and action.
  • Tend to be faster; dislike complicated procedures.
  • Are often good at greeting people.
  • Are often impatient with long slow jobs.
  • Are interested in the results of their job, in getting it done, and in how other peole do it.
  • Often don't mind the interruption of answering the telephone.
  • Often act quickly, sometimes without thinking.
  • Like to have people around.
  • Usually communicate freely.

Introverts (I)

  • At a party, interact with a few, known to them.
  • At parties, leave early, with decreased energy.
  • In social groups, get behind on the news.
  • In phoning, rehearse what they'll say.
  • In company, they wait to be approached.
  • New and non-routine interaction with others taxes their reserves.
  • Prefer a few friends with more lengthy contact.
  • Find little to say to strangers.
  • When the phone rings, they hope someone else will answer.
  • Are more inclined to be somewhat reserved, rather than easily approachable.
  • Like quiet for concentration.
  • Tend to be careful with details; dislike sweeping statements.
  • Have trouble rembering names and faces.
  • Tend not to mind working on one project for a long time without interruption.
  • Are interested in the idea behind their job.
  • Dislike telephone intrusions and interruptions.
  • Like to think a lot before they act, sometimes without acting.
  • Work contentedly alone.
  • Have some problems communicating.

Sensing Types (S)

  • More realistic than speculative.
  • Think that it is worse to have your head in the clouds than to be 'in a rut'.
  • Are more attracted to sensible people than imaginative people.
  • Are more interested in what is actual than what is possible.
  • In doing ordinary things are more likely to do it the usual way than their own way.
  • Think that writers should "say what they mean and mean what they say" rather that express things more by the use of analogy.
  • Think that "facts speak for themselves" rather than being used to illustrate principles.
  • Find visionaries somewhat annoying.
  • Think that common sense is rarely questionable.
  • Think that children often do not make themselves useful enough rather than feeling that they do not use their fantasies enough.
  • Are more frequently a practical sort of person, rather than a fanciful sort of person.
  • Are more likely to see how others are useful rather than to see how others see.
  • Go more by the facts rather than principles.
  • Are more interested in production and distribution rather than design and research.
  • Are more likely to trust their experience rather than hunches.
  • Feel more practical than ingenious.
  • Tend to prize more in themselves a strong sense of reality over a vivid imagination.
  • Are more drawn to fundamentals over overtones.
  • In writings, tend to prefer the more literal over the more figurative.
  • It is harder for them to identify with others and easier to utilize them.
  • Dislike new problems unless there are standard ways to solve them.
  • Like an established way of doing things.
  • Enjoy using skills already learned more than learning new ones.
  • Work more steadily, with realistic idea of how long it will take.
  • Usually reach a conclusion step-by-step.
  • Are patient with routine details.
  • Are impatient when the details get complicated.
  • Don't often get inspired, and rarely trust the inspiration when they do.
  • Seldom make errors of fact.
  • Tend to be good at precise work.

Intuitive Types (N)

  • Tend to be more speculative than realistic.
  • Think that it is worse to be 'in a rut' than to have one's head in the clouds.
  • Are more attracted to imaginative people than to sensible people.
  • Are more interested in what is possible rather than what is actual.
  • In doing ordinary things are more likely to do it their own way rather than to do it the ordinary way.
  • Prefer that writers express things by the use of analogy rather than just coming out and saying what they mean.
  • Think that facts illustrate principles rather than 'speaking for themselves.'
  • Find visionaries rather fascinating, not annoying.
  • Feel that common sense is frequently questionable.
  • Feel that children do not use their imagination enough rather than feeling that they do not make themselves useful enough.
  • Are more frequently a fanciful sort of person rather than practical.
  • Are more likely to see how others see rather than to see how others are useful.
  • Go more by principles than facts.
  • Are more intersted in design and research than production and distribution.
  • Are more likely to trust their hunches, over their experience.
  • Feel more ingenious than practical.
  • Prize more in themselves a vivid imagination over a strong sense of reality.
  • Are more drawn to overtones rather than fundamentals.
  • In writings, they prefer the more figurative over the more literal.
  • It is harder for them to utilize people than to identify with them.
  • Like solving new problems.
  • Dislike doing the same thing over and over again.
  • Enjoy learning a new skill more than using it.
  • Work in bursts of energy powered by enthusiasm, whith slack periods in between.
  • Put two and two together quickly.
  • Are impatient with routine details.
  • Are patient with complicated situations.
  • Follow their inspiratins, good or bad.
  • Often get the facts a bit wrong.
  • Dislike taking time for precision.

Thinking Types (T)

  • Are more impressed by principles over emotions.
  • Are more drawn toward the convincing rather than the touching.
  • In judging others are more swayed by laws than circumstances.
  • In approaching others their inclination is to be somewhat objective over personal.
  • Consistencey of thought appeals to them more than harmonious human relationships.
  • Are more comfortable in making logical over value judgements.
  • Are more often a cool-headed person over a warm-hearted person.
  • Feel that it is worse to be unjust than merciless.
  • In making decisions, feel more comfortable with standards over feelings. Are more firm than gentle.
  • Find it more satisfying to discuss an issue thoroughly than to arrive at agreement on an issue.
  • Are most ruled by the head over the heart.
  • Find "There is a very logical person," more complimentary than "There is a very sentimental person."
  • Value in themselves being more unwavering than devoted.
  • Feel that a person of clear reason is more to be complimented than one of strong feeling.
  • Are more inclined to be fair-minded over sympathetic.
  • Feel that it is a greater error to be too passionate over too objective.
  • See themselves as hard-headed over soft-hearted.
  • Wish more for themselves clarity of reason over strength of compassion.
  • Feel that it is a greater fault to be indiscriminate over being critical.
  • Are relatively unemotional and uninterested in peole's feelings.
  • May hurt people's feelings without knowing it.
  • Like analysis and putting things into logical order.
  • Can get along without harmony of personalities.
  • Tend to decide impersonally, sometimes ignoring people's wishes.
  • Need to be treated fairly.
  • Are able to reprimand people or fire them when necessary.
  • Tend to relate well only to other thinking types.
  • May seem hard-hearted.

Feeling Types (F)

  • Are more impressed by emotions over principles.
  • Are more drawn toward the touching over the convincing.
  • In judging others are more swayed by circumstances than laws.
  • In approaching others their inclination to be somewhat personal over objective.
  • Harmonious human relationships are more appealing to them than consistency of thought.
  • Are more comfortable in making value judgments over logical judgments.
  • Are more often a warm-hearted person over a cool-headed person.
  • Feel that it is worse to be merciless than unjust.
  • In making decisions they feel more comfortable with feelings over standards.
  • Are more gentle than firm.
  • Arriving at an agreement on an issue is more satistying to them than to discuss an issue thoroughly.
  • Are more ruled by their heart over their head.
  • Find "There is a very sentimental person" more a compliment than "There is a very logical person."
  • Value in themselves more that they are devoted over unwavering.
  • Feel that a person of strong feeling is to be complimented over one of clear reason.
  • Are more inclined to be sympathetic over fair-minded.
  • Feel that the greater error is to be too objective over too passionate.
  • See themselves as more soft-hearted over hard-headed.
  • Wish more for themselves to have strength of compassion over clarity of reason.
  • Find the greater fault to be critical over indiscriminate.
  • Tend to be very aware of other people and their feelings.
  • Enjoy pleasing people, even in unimportant things.
  • Like harmony. Efficiancy may be influenced by their own or other poeple' likes and wishes.
  • Need occasional praise.
  • Dislike telling people unpleasant things.
  • Relate well to most people.
  • Tend to be sympathetic.

Judging Types (J)

  • Prefer to work to deadlines, rather than 'just whenever.'
  • Tend to choose rather carefully rather than somewhat impulsively.
  • Are more punctual than leisurely.
  • It bothers them to have things incomplete.
  • Want things settled and decided.
  • Say of themselves that they are more serious and determined over easy-going.
  • Feel that one should usually let events occur by careful selection and choice over randomly and by chance.
  • Feel better about having purchased over having the option to buy.
  • Feel that it is more admirable to have the ability to organize and be methodical over the ability to adapt and make do.
  • Put more value on the definate over the open-ended.
  • Are more comfortable with work that is contracted rather than done on a casual basis.
  • Tend to look for the orderly over just whatever turns up.
  • More often perfer the final and unalterable statement over the tentative and preliminary statement.
  • Are more comfortable after a decision than before a decision.
  • Feel that it is preferable mostly to make sure things are arranged over just letting things happen.
  • In relationships feel that most things should be renegotiable over random and circumstantial.
  • The structured and scheduled situation appeals more than the unstuctured and unscheduled.
  • Tend to be more routinized than whimsical.
  • Prefer the planned event over the unplanned.
  • Tend to be more deliberate than spontaneous.
  • Best when they can plan their work and follow the plan.
  • Like to get things settled and wrapped up.
  • May decide things too quickly.
  • May dislike to interrupt the project they are on for a more urgent one.
  • May not notice new things that need to be done.
  • Want only the essentials needed to get on with a job.
  • Tend to be satisfied once they reach a judgment on a thing, situation, or person.

Perceiving Types (P)

  • Prefer to work 'just whenever' over being confined to a deadline.
  • Tend to choose somewhat impulsively and not so carefully.
  • Are more leisurely over punctual.
  • It bothers them more when things are complete over incomplete.
  • Prefer things unsettled and undecided.
  • Tend to think of themselves as more easy-going over serious and determined.
  • Feel that one should usually let events occur randomly and by choice, rather than by careful selection and choice.
  • Feel better when they have the option to buy than they do after the purchase.
  • Feel that it is more admirable to have the ability to adapt and make do rather than to have the ability to organize and be methodical.
  • Put more value on the open-ended over the definate.
  • Are more comfortable with work that is done on a casual basis over contracted work.
  • Tend to look for whatever turns up over the orderly.
  • Most often prefer the tentative and preliminary statement over the final and unalterable statement.
  • Are more comfortable before a decision than afterwards.
  • Prefer to just let things happen over making sure that things are arranged.
  • In relationships think that most things should be random and circumstantial over renegotiable.
  • The unstuctured and unscheduled appeals to them over the structured and scheduled.
  • Tend to be more whimsical than routinized.
  • Prefer the unplanned event over the planned event.
  • Tend to be more spontaneous than deliberate.
  • Tend to be good at adapting to changing situations.
  • Don't mind leaving things open for alterations.
  • May have trouble making decisions.
  • May start too many projects and have difficulty in finishing them.
  • May postpone unpleasant jobs.
  • Want to know all about a new job.
  • Tend to be curious and welcome new light on a thing, situation, or person.

Personality Type Combinations
ISTJ Serious, quiet, earn success by concentration and thoroughness. Prac- tical, orderly, matter-of-fact, logical, realistic, and dependable. Takes responsibility.
ISFJ Quiet, friendly, responsible, and conscientious. Work devotedly to meet their obligations. Thoroough, painstaking, accurate. Loyal, considerate.
INFJ Succeed by perseverance, originality, and desire to do whatever is needed or wanted. Quietly forceful, conscientious, concerned for others. Respected for their firm principles.
INTJ Usually have original minds and great drive for their own ideas and purposes. Skeptical, critical, independant, determined, often stubborn.
ISTP Cool onlookers. Quiet, reserved and analytical. Usually interested in impersonal principles, how and why mechanical things work. Flashes of original humor.
ISFP Retiring, quietly friendly, sensitive, kind, modest about their abili- ties. Shun disagrements. Loyal followers. Often relaxed about getting things done.
INFP Care about learning, ideas, language and independant projects of their own. Tend to undertake too much, then somehow get it done. Friendly but often too absorbed.
INTP Quiet, reserved, impersonal. Enjoy theoritical or scientific subjects. Usually interested mainly in ideas, little liking for parties or small talk. Sharply defined interests.
ESTP Matter-of-fact, do not worry or hurry, enjoy whatever comes along. May be a bit blunt or insensitive. Best with real things that can be taken apart or put together.
ESFP Outgoing, easygoing, accepting, friendly, make things more fun for others by their enjoyment. LIke sports and making things. Find remembering facts easier than mastering theories.
ENFP Warmly entusiastic, high-spirited, ingenious, imaginative. Able to do almost anything that interests them. Quick with a solution and to help with a problem.
ENTP Quick, ingenious, good at many things. May argue either side of a question for fun. Resourceful in solving challenging problems, but may neglect routine assignments.
ESTJ Practical, realistic, matter-of-fact, with a natural head for business or mechanics. Not interested in subjects they see no use for. Like to organize and run activities.
ESFJ Warm-hearted, talkative popular, conscientious, born cooperators. Need harmony. Work best with encouragement. Little interest in abstract thinking or technical subjects.
ENFJ Responsive and responsible. Generally feel real concern for what others think or want. Sociable, popular. Sensitive to praise and criticism.
ENTJ Hearty, frank, decisive, leaders. Usually good in anything that requires resoning and intelligent talk. May sometimes be more positive than their experience in an area warrants.

Breakdown of personality Types By Percentage

6%	ISTJ		0-5
6%	ISFJ		6-11
1%	INFJ		12	
1%	INTJ		13
3%	ISTP		14-16
5%	ISFP		17-21
1%	INFP		22
1%	INTP		23
13%	ESTP		24-36
13%	ESFP		37-49
5%	ENFP		50-54
5%	ENTP		55-59
13%	ESTJ		60-72
13%	ESFJ		73-85
5%	ENFJ		85-89
5%	ENTJ		90-94
6%      Containing X's	95-00
	(x is a tie of e-i, s-n, t-f, or j-p scores) 
      

 

Some Other Personality Attributes:

  • Attitude towards money: spendthrift or wastrel?
  • Honesty
  • Chastity
  • Vulgarity
  • selfish/selfless
  • friendly/cold
  • hard working/lazy
  • imaginative/dullard
  • religious/heathen
  • optimistic/pessimistic
  • bold/wimpy
  • lucky/accident prone