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** ''Common Characterizations'': Either [[RedOniBlueOni Oni type]], pure [[GoodCopBadCop Bad Cop]], TheCynic, TheSpock, AntiHero, KnightInSourArmor, TheSnarkKnight, TheRival, TheUnfettered, OnlySaneMan, ByronicHero, either a {{Tsundere}} (harsh then sweet) or a {{Kuudere}} (the blunt variety).

-->''"The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails."''
--->--'''Creator/WilliamArthurWard'''

** ''Most Common [[FourTemperamentEnsemble Temperament]]'': Usually Sanguine, though in moralistic, [[TheIdealist idealistic]] cases often Phlegmatic.

** ''Most Common [[FreudianTrio Freudian Mindset]]'': a [[SuperGullible gullible]] Id or a [[WideEyedIdealist kind-hearted]] Ego. (Sometimes a Superego, in [[SugarBowl lighter characterizations]]).

** ''Common Characterizations'': Usually a [[RedOniBlueOni Blue Oni]], either [[GoodCopBadCop Cop type]], TheKirk, TheCaptain, SupportingLeader, TheFettered (or alternatively TheUnfettered), OnlySaneMan (in certain ways), TeamMom / TeamDad, MentorArchetype, ReasonableAuthorityFigure, either a {{Kuudere}} (the remote variety) or a {{Dandere}}.

** ''Common Characterizations'': Either [[RedOniBlueOni Oni type]] and [[GoodCopBadCop Cop type]], TeamPet, ReluctantWarrior, SadClown, TheIngenue, TheEeyore, TheDitherer, ClassicalAntiHero, TheUnfettered (similarly to the Apathetic), either Dere type, FallenHero (in villainous cases).

** ''Common Characterizations'': Either [[RedOniBlueOni Oni type]] and [[GoodCopBadCop Cop type]], TeamPet, ReluctantWarrior, SadClown, HurtingHero, TheIngenue, TheEeyore, TheDitherer, ClassicalAntiHero, TheUnfettered (similarly to the Apathetic), either Dere type, FallenHero (in villainous cases).

** ''Most Common [[FreudianTrio Freudian Mindset]]'': a [[TheDitz gullible]] Id or a [[WideEyedIdealist kind-hearted]] Ego. (Sometimes a Superego, in [[SugarBowl lighter characterizations]])

** ''UsefulNotes/MyersBriggs types in general'': Variable; often '''[[superscript:__]]FJ''', '''IS[[superscript:_]]J''' or '''EN[[superscript:_]]P''' (which, despite their differences, are generally well-balanced types between logic and feeling).

** ''UsefulNotes/MyersBriggs types in general'': '''E[[superscript:_]]TP''' or any '''[[superscript:_]]S[[superscript:_]]P'''.

** ''UsefulNotes/MyersBriggs types in general'': Variable, but quite often introverts (TheDitherer and overthinker type), mostly '''IN[[superscript:__]]''' and '''I[[superscript:_]]FJ''' types.

** ''Most Common Perspective'': BlackAndWhiteMorality, WhiteAndGreyMorality, GoodVersusGood

** ''Common Characterizations'': Pure [[RedOniBlueOni Blue Oni]], either [[GoodCopBadCop Cop type]], TheKirk, TheCaptain, SupportingLeader, TheFettered (or alternatively TheUnfettered), OnlySaneMan (in certain ways), TeamMom / TeamDad, MentorArchetype, ReasonableAuthorityFigure, either a {{Kuudere}} (the remote variety) or a {{Dandere}}.

** ''Most Common [[FourTemperamentEnsemble Temperaments]]'': Phlegmatic or Melancholic qualify most often.

** ''Most Common [[FourTemperamentEnsemble Temperaments]]'': Usually Choleric [[LackOfEmpathy for lack of regard for others' affairs]] or Sanguine for being CloudCuckoolander.

** ''UsefulNotes/MyersBriggs types in general'': Variable, but quite often introverts, most '''IN[[superscript:__]]''' and '''I[[superscript:_]]FJ''' types.
** ''Most Common [[FreudianTrio Freudian Mindset]]'': a [[MysteriousWatcher spectating]] Ego. (Rarely an Id or Superego in most cases)

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* In Fanfic/SkyBladeAcademy the four main characters and TrueCompanions have this mechanic, with KnightInSourArmor Atsuya as the Cynic, GenkiGuy Kaiba as the Optimist, TheKirk Kyoko as the Realist, and FishOutOfWater Iki as the Apathetic. The Conflicted could be all of them.
* In ''Fanfic/InnocentHope'', we have Raquel as the Cynic, Altair as the Optimist, Yuki as the Realist, or a milder Optimist, and Naki as the Apathetic.
* In ''Literature/AesirCrossWars'', we have Azazel (The Cynic, with mild Realist tendencies), Freya (The Optimist), Forseti (The Realist), Uriel (The Apathetic), and Azrael (The Conflicted, temporarily Cynical, later a low-key Optimist).
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** ''Most Common [[FourTemperamentEnsemble Temperament]]'': Either temperament for their lack of alignment with a particular one, and for that reason usually Leukine/Electic/Supine.

** ''Common Characterizations'': Pure [[RedOniBlueOni Blue Oni]], either [[GoodCopBadCop Cop type]], TheKirk, TheCaptain, SupportingLeader, TheFettered, OnlySaneMan (in certain ways), TeamMom / TeamDad, MentorArchetype, ReasonableAuthorityFigure, either a {{Kuudere}} (the remote variety) or a {{Dandere}}.

** ''Common Characterizations'': Pure [[RedOniBlueOni Red Oni]], either [[GoodCopBadCop Cop type]], CloudCuckoolander, SupportingProtagonist; a) in more [[TheSmartGuy Smart Guy]] cases TheQuietOne, NonActionGuy; b) in more stolid, carefree cases TheUnfettered, {{Jerkass}}, SociopathicHero, WildCard, StrawNihilist, TheHedonist, TokenEvilTeammate, either a {{Tsundere}} (sweet then harsh) or [[ThePollyanna Deredere]].

** ''Most Common [[FourTemperamentEnsemble Temperaments]]'': Usually Choleric [[LackOfEmpathy for lack of regard for others' affairs]] or Sanguine as CloudCuckoolander.

** ''Most Common [[FourTemperamentEnsemble Temperament]]'': Mostly Leukine/Electic/Supine, reflecting their lack of alignment with a particular temperament. If aligned with a temperament, it's most often Phlegmatic.
** ''Most Common [[PersonalityBloodTypes Blood Type]] Association:'' Type A Or B

** ''Most Common [[PersonalityBloodTypes Blood Type]] Association:'' Type A

** ''Most Common [[PersonalityBloodTypes Blood Type]] Association:'' Type AB or Type B

** ''Most Common [[PersonalityBloodTypes Blood Type]] Association:'' Type A or Type B

** ''Most Common [[PersonalityBloodTypes Blood Type]] Association:'' Type AB or Type O

** ''Common Characterizations'': [[RedOniBlueOni Blue Oni]], TeamPet, ReluctantWarrior, SadClown, HurtingHero, TheIngenue, TheEeyore, TheDitherer, ClassicalAntiHero, TheUnfettered (similarly to the Apathetic), {{Dandere}}, FallenHero (in villainous cases).

** ''Most Common [[FourTemperamentEnsemble Temperament]]'': Mostly eclectic, reflecting their lack of alignment with a particular temperament. If aligned with a temperament, easily melancholic or phlegmatic.

** ''Common Characterizations'': Pure [[RedOniBlueOni Blue Oni]], either [[GoodCopBadCop Cop type]], CloudCuckoolander, SupportingProtagonist; a) in more [[TheSmartGuy Smart Guy]] cases TheQuietOne, NonActionGuy; b) in more stolid, carefree cases TheUnfettered, {{Jerkass}}, SociopathicHero, WildCard, StrawNihilist, TheHedonist, TokenEvilTeammate, either a {{Tsundere}} (sweet then harsh) or [[ThePollyanna Deredere]].

** ''Common Characterizations'': Either [[RedOniBlueOni Oni type]], pure [[GoodCopBadCop Good Cop]], TheMcCoy, ThePollyanna, TheFettered, IdealHero, NiceGuy, [[GenkiGirl Genki Girl]]/[[{{Keet}} Boy]], TheDeterminator, MessianicArchetype, PluckyGirl, Either a {{Dandere}} or [[ThePollyanna Deredere]](or in worse cases {{Yandere}}).

** ''Common Characterizations'': Either [[RedOniBlueOni Oni type]], pure [[GoodCopBadCop Good Cop]], TheMcCoy, ThePollyanna, TheFettered, IdealHero, NiceGuy, [[GenkiGirl Genki Girl]]/[[{{Keet}} Boy]], TheDeterminator, MessianicArchetype, PluckyGirl, Either a [[Dandere]] or [[ThePollyanna Deredere]](or in worse cases [[Yandere]]).

** ''Common Characterizations'': Either [[RedOniBlueOni Oni type]], pure [[GoodCopBadCop Good Cop]], TheMcCoy, ThePollyanna, TheFettered, IdealHero, NiceGuy, [[GenkiGirl Genki Girl]]/[[{{Keet}} Boy]], TheDeterminator, MessianicArchetype, PluckyGirl, Either a [[Dandere Dandere]] or [[ThePollyanna Deredere]](or in worse cases [[Yandere Yandere]]).

** ''Common Characterizations'': A defiant {{Red Oni|Blue Oni}}, pure [[GoodCopBadCop Bad Cop]], TheCynic, TheSpock, AntiHero, KnightInSourArmor, TheSnarkKnight, TheRival, TheUnfettered, OnlySaneMan, ByronicHero, either a {{Tsundere}} (harsh then sweet) or a {{Kuudere}} (the blunt variety).

** ''Common Characterizations'': Either [[RedOniBlueOni Oni type]], pure {{Good Cop|Bad Cop}}, TheMcCoy, ThePollyanna, TheFettered, IdealHero, NiceGuy, [[GenkiGirl Genki Girl]]/[[{{Keet}} Boy]], TheDeterminator, MessianicArchetype, PluckyGirl, Either a {{Yandere}} or a [[ThePollyanna Deredere]].

** ''Common Characterizations'': {{Red Oni|Blue Oni}} (usually), a {{Good Cop|Bad Cop}}, TheKirk, TheCaptain, SupportingLeader, TheFettered, OnlySaneMan (in certain ways), TeamMom / TeamDad, MentorArchetype, ReasonableAuthorityFigure, either a {{Tsundere}} (sweet then harsh) or [[ThePollyanna Deredere]].

** ''Most Common [[FourTemperamentEnsemble Temperaments]]'': Either temperament, although Melancholic or Sanguine qualify more often.

** ''Common Characterizations'': CloudCuckoolander, SupportingProtagonist; a) in more [[RedOniBlueOni Blue Oni]] [[TheSmartGuy Smart Guy]] cases TheQuietOne, NonActionGuy; b) in more stolid, carefree cases TheUnfettered, {{Jerkass}}, SociopathicHero, WildCard, StrawNihilist, TheHedonist, TokenEvilTeammate, either a {{Kuudere}} (the remote variety) or a {{Dandere}}.

** ''Most Common [[FourTemperamentEnsemble Temperaments]]'': Phlegmatic, for [[LazyBum general laziness]], or Choleric [[LackOfEmpathy for lack of regard for others' affairs]]. (Alternatively Melancholic if TheFettered)

** ''UsefulNotes/MyersBriggs types in general'': Thinkers, generally '''[[superscript:__]]TJ''' or '''I[[superscript:_]]TP'''

** ''UsefulNotes/MyersBriggs types in general'': Feelers, generally '''E[[superscript:_]]F[[superscript:_]]''' and '''[[superscript:__]]FP''' types

** ''UsefulNotes/MyersBriggs types in general'': Variable; often '''[[superscript:__]]FJ''' or '''EN[[superscript:_]]P'''

** ''UsefulNotes/MyersBriggs types in general'': '''E[[superscript:_]]TP''' or any '''[[superscript:_]]S[[superscript:_]]P'''

** ''UsefulNotes/MyersBriggs types in general'': Introverts, most '''IN[[superscript:__]]''' and '''I[[superscript:_]]FJ''' types

** ''Most Common [[FourTemperamentEnsemble Temperaments]]'': Phlegmatic, for [[LazyBum general laziness]], or Choleric [[LackOfEmpathy for lack of regard for others' affairs]].

** ''Common Characterizations'': A defiant {{Red Oni|Blue Oni}}, pure [[GoodCopBadCop Bad Cop]], TheCynic, TheSpock, AntiHero, KnightInSourArmor, TheSnarkKnight, GrumpyBear, TheRival, TheUnfettered, OnlySaneMan, ByronicHero, either a {{Tsundere}} (harsh then sweet) or a {{Kuudere}} (the blunt variety).

** ''Common Characterizations'': [[RedOniBlueOni Blue Oni]], TeamPet, ReluctantWarrior, SadClown, HurtingHero, TheIngenue, TheEeyore, TheDitherer, ClassicalAntiHero, TheUnfettered (similarly to the Apathetic), {{Dandere}}.

** ''UsefulNotes/MyersBriggs types in general'': Thinkers, generally '''[[superscript:__]]TJ'''

** ''Most Common [[FourTemperamentEnsemble Temperaments]]'': in the skepticism/caution cases Melancholic; otherwise Choleric. [[note]]Since the defiance of a melancholic Cynic is generally limited to civil disobedience of an accepted norm s/he knows to be logically/morally unsound and corrupt at its core; a melancholic cynic is otherwise rather unusual, as the ones who are morally ambiguous are usually choleric.[[/note]]

* The Realist goes over the pros and cons of the situation, calming down the argument to the point where actual decision making can happen. Eventually he chooses a side or proposes a third option everyone can live with. This may lead to acting on whatever plan he supports.

** ''Common Characterizations'': A defiant {{Red Oni|Blue Oni}}, pure [[GoodCopBadCop Bad Cop]], TheCynic, TheSpock, AntiHero, KnightInSourArmor, TheSnarkKnight, GrumpyBear, TheRival, TheUnfettered, OnlySaneMan, ByronicHero
** ''Most Common Perspective'': BlackAndGrayMorality, [[EvilVersusEvil Black-and-Black Morality]], a [[BitchInSheepsClothing hypocritical version]] of BlackAndWhiteInsanity,[[note]][[TheUnfettered fetters not much deeper]] than "avoid the SevenDeadlySins"[[/note]] a ''stickler'' for ritualistic/[[LawfulGood letter-of-law]] absolutes (but still Unfettered),either a {{Tsundere}} (harsh then sweet) or a {{Kuudere}} (the blunt variety).

** ''Common Attributes'': Logic, practicality, criticism, ReasonBeforeHonor, [[ShootTheDog free of guilt]] in [[IDidWhatIHadToDo doing what's necessary]], DeadpanSnarker, hostility or antagonism, caution, prioritizes survival over other goals, skepticism, shoots first (''might'' ask questions later), lacks compassion for people unwilling to make painful choices, [[KillHimAlready deadly]] [[FinishHim battle-finisher]], disregard for social norms such as rules or politeness, questionable morality, book smart or street smart, either a {{Tsundere}} (harsh then sweet) or a {{Kuudere}} (the blunt variety).

** ''Most Common Perspective'': BlackAndGrayMorality, [[EvilVersusEvil Black-and-Black Morality]], a [[BitchInSheepsClothing hypocritical version]] of BlackAndWhiteInsanity,[[note]][[TheUnfettered fetters not much deeper]] than "avoid the SevenDeadlySins"[[/note]] a ''stickler'' for ritualistic/[[LawfulGood letter-of-law]] absolutes (but still Unfettered)

** ''Common Attributes'': Logic, practicality, criticism, ReasonBeforeHonor, [[ShootTheDog free of guilt]] in [[IDidWhatIHadToDo doing what's necessary]], DeadpanSnarker, hostility or antagonism, caution, prioritizes survival over other goals, skepticism, shoots first (''might'' ask questions later), lacks compassion for people unwilling to make painful choices, [[KillHimAlready deadly]] [[FinishHim battle-finisher]], disregard for social norms such as rules or politeness, questionable morality, book smart or street smart.

** ''Common Characterizations'': Either [[RedOniBlueOni Oni type]], pure {{Good Cop|Bad Cop}}, TheMcCoy, ThePollyanna, TheFettered, IdealHero, NiceGuy, [[GenkiGirl Genki Girl]]/[[{{Keet}} Boy]], TheDeterminator, MessianicArchetype, PluckyGirl

** ''Common Characterizations'': {{Red Oni|Blue Oni}} (usually), a {{Good Cop|Bad Cop}}, TheKirk, TheCaptain, SupportingLeader, TheFettered, OnlySaneMan (in certain ways), TeamMom / TeamDad, MentorArchetype, ReasonableAuthorityFigure, either a {{Tsundere}} or [[ThePollyanna Deredere]]

** ''Common Characterizations'': CloudCuckoolander, SupportingProtagonist; a) in more [[RedOniBlueOni Blue Oni]] [[TheSmartGuy Smart Guy]] cases TheQuietOne, NonActionGuy; b) in more stolid, carefree cases TheUnfettered, {{Jerkass}}, SociopathicHero, WildCard, StrawNihilist, TheHedonist, TokenEvilTeammate, {{Kuudere}} (the remote variety)

** ''Common Characterizations'': [[RedOniBlueOni Blue Oni]], TeamPet, ReluctantWarrior, SadClown, HurtingHero, TheIngenue, TheEeyore, TheDitherer, ClassicalAntiHero, TheUnfettered (similarly to the Apathetic), {{Dandere}}

** ''Common Characterizations'': {{Red Oni|Blue Oni}} (usually), a {{Good Cop|Bad Cop}}, TheKirk, TheCaptain, SupportingLeader, TheFettered, OnlySaneMan (in certain ways), TeamMom / TeamDad, MentorArchetype, ReasonableAuthorityFigure

** ''Common Characterizations'': CloudCuckoolander, SupportingProtagonist; a) in more [[RedOniBlueOni Blue Oni]] [[TheSmartGuy Smart Guy]] cases TheQuietOne, NonActionGuy; b) in more stolid, carefree cases TheUnfettered, {{Jerkass}}, SociopathicHero, WildCard, StrawNihilist, TheHedonist, TokenEvilTeammate

** ''Common Characterizations'': [[RedOniBlueOni Blue Oni]], TeamPet, ReluctantWarrior, SadClown, HurtingHero, TheIngenue, TheEeyore, TheDitherer, ClassicalAntiHero, TheUnfettered (similarly to the Apathetic)

** ''Common Attributes'': Indecisive and [[ShapedLikeItself conflicted]], changeable, doesn't have voice or strong opinions, empathy, good morality, prioritizes peace and cohesion among the group, appeasement, self-doubt, lack of confidence, fear, need for approval, dependent, blind trust of others (or at least open-minded).