A personality type system useful for character creation. 

I: The Moralist 

Values: Awareness, morality, justice, honesty, high standards, self-discipline, honor, order, and reason.

Myers-Briggs Types: ISTJ, INTJ, INFJ, ESTJ, ENFJ, ENTJ 

II: The Caregiver

Basic Motivation: To be needed and loved.

Basic Fear: Being useless or unlovable.

Paradigm: The problem is that the world is needy and you’re underappreciated. The solution is to be giving and take care of everyone.

Values: Generosity, relationships, friendliness, faith, altruism, self-sacrifice, and community.

Dark Side: Manipulative and overbearing

III: The Achiever 

Basic Motivation: To be successful and feel important.  

Basic Fear: Failure or being seen as a loser.

Paradigm: The problem is that the world is inefficient and you’re not successful enough. The solution is to strive for competence and work as hard as you can.

Values: Self-development, accomplishment, diligence, winning, respect, success, competence, hard work and self-sufficiency. 

Myers-Briggs Types: ENTJ, ENTP, ESTP, ESFP, INTJ 

 

IV: The Romantic

Basic Motivation: To be understood and valued.

Basic Fear: Being misunderstood or rejected.

Paradigm: The problem is that the world is ugly and abandoning. The solution is to notice what is beautiful and prove your worth by showing everyone how unique you are.

Values: Creativity, individuality, authenticity, self-expression, self-awareness, empathy, insight, aesthetic beauty and emotional depth.

Dark Side: Overemotional and self-depreciating

V: The Investigator 

Basic Motivation: To understand the world and be an expert at something. 

Basic Fear: Being ignorant or getting overwhelmed by the world.

Paradigm: The problem is that the world is overwhelming and doesn't make much sense. The solution is to detach and try to understand the world.

Values: Knowledge, problem solving, intellect, rationality, competence, expertise, and innovation.

Myers-Briggs Types: INTP, INTJ, ISTP, INFJ 

VI: The Loyalist

Basic Motivation: To feel supported and secure.

Basic Fear: Being alone or having no stability in life. 

Paradigm: The problem is that the world is dangerous and unpredictable. The solution is to find someone or something you can put faith in.

Values: Loyalty, cooperation, faith, responsibility, support, common sense, discipline, honesty, perseverance, and security.

Dark Side: Self-doubting and paranoid

VIII: The Challenger 

Basic Motivation: To be strong and in control of life. 

Basic Fear: Becoming a victim or losing control. 

Paradigm: The problem is that the world is hostile and unjust. The solution is to “get them before they get you,” and to control whatever you can.

Values: Power, independence, practicality, courage, persistence, leadership, survival, justice, and protecting loved ones.

Dark Side: Vindictive and abrasive

IX: The Peacemaker

Basic Motivation: To have a sense of inner peace and be in harmony with others and the world.

Basic Fear: Conflict or becoming isolated.

Paradigm: The problem is the world is conflicted and neglecting. The solution is to avoid or prevent conflict and settle for what you can get.

Values: Patience, humility, emotional balance, selflessness, acceptance, harmony, forgiveness, and social stability.

Dark Side: Procrastinating and conflict-avoidant.