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Curious

Definition: Marked by the desire to investigate and learn.

Similar Attributes: Inquisitive

Possible Causes :

Having a naturally inquisitive outlook.

Growing up in an environment where exploration and asking questions was encouraged

Having a thirst for knowledge.

Possessing an adventurous spirit

Associated Behaviors:

Asking questions

Having strong observation skills

seeking out people with similar interests. Listening in on the conversations of others

Collecting things

Showing disdain for rules, boundaries, and limits.

Not becoming bored easily

Losing track of time

Joining groups or clubs

Breaking rules in order to follow an idea or interest

Thinking about the What if?

Obsessive tendencies

Associated Thoughts:

Look at the two of them whispering. I’ll corner Ella later and find out what’s going on.

Interesting, how different animal species huddle together in specific environment.

Before Harold cast his fishing line, he rolls his wrist. I need to ask him why he does that.

Associated Emotions:

Confidence

Curiosity

Eagerness

Positive Aspects:

Curious characters are drawn to problems or inconveniences that other people would choose to avoid.

Characters who are curious easily stumble upon mysteries or involve themselves in dangerous matters . they can conveniently introduce conflict into a story line.

Negative Aspects:

Curious characters are often impulsive, acting with out thinking. They can be single-minded to a fault.

Those who are curious are frequently more interested in their current topic of exploration than their relationship and may not understand or appreciate those  without a similar level of curiosity.

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andrearosewashington:

Definition: Casual in manner and mindset

Similar Attributes: carefree, happy – go- lucky, laid back.

Possible Causes:

Having fun loving parents

Being confident in oneself

Associated Behaviors:

Happiness

Having a non-competitive nature

Honesty

Being low maintenance

Spontaneity

Working well in a group setting

Tardiness

Patience

Being friendly and accepting others

Having an open minds

Being at peace with oneself

Associated Thoughts

“Whatever movie Debbie picks, I know I’ll enjoy it.”

I don’t think I could do ricks job, with all those deadlines and long hours

 Associated Emotions:

Amusement, happens, indifference

Positive Aspects:

They are easy characters to be around. Rather than stress over things that are out of their control they go with the flow.

Negative Aspects:

They don’t always have the same priorities as other people. Their mellow approach to life may lead others to believe that they’re apathetic or lack passion

Traits in supporting characters that may cause conflict:

Ambitious,

introverted

Judgmental

Melodramatic

Needy

Challenging Scenarios for the easy going

Seeing a friend or loved on in chronic pain

Having a desire or need so important that one would do anything to obtain it

Experiencing a tragedy or disaster that pulls one out of one’s temperate emotional range.


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