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21->''(One!) Leonardo's always in control''\
22''(Two!) The wiseguy is Michelangelo''\
23''(Three!) Donatello, he's the brains of the bunch''\
24''(Four!) Count on Raphael to throw the first punch!''
25-->-- '''WesternAnimation/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2003''' theme song
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27There are many ways to make a group of people diverse without giving them overly specialized roles within an ensemble. One way is through matching personality types according to an [[ScienceMarchesOn ancient proto-psychological theory]]. The Four Temperaments (also called the "four humors") was a theory that behavior was caused by concentrations of body fluids -- the "humors" of classical medicine: blood, yellow bile, black bile, and phlegm.
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29A temporary imbalance would create an illness: too much blood caused a fever, too much yellow bile caused a cough, too much black bile caused depression, and too much phlegm caused a cold. A permanent imbalance led to a person having a certain type of intentions, behavior, and personality. Though this has been a theory long-since discredited from a scientific standpoint, the general idea still remains and the theory is still used for personality profiling. An ensemble based on these four humors can make the cast diverse without actually changing the roles of the characters in the story.
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31One of the interesting factors in the Four Temperaments, is that there is no Leader -- any one of them could be TheLeader in the piece and defines the approach the team takes to the problem, while in a series the focus can switch back and forth to develop characters separately -- see ADayInTheLimelight. Rather than meeting through coincidence or brought together in the first episode, these four are more likely to be long-term friends or family from the start. There may be a fifth person hanging around occasionally but they're not really part of the team; they just add flavour or play the part of MentorArchetype.
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33Along with a list of characteristics, the four temperaments are:
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35[[folder:Sanguine (blood)]]
36* Extroverted, cheerful, and people-oriented. In general, they are more empathetic, encouraging, confident, communicative, humorous, compassionate, sentimental and affectionate. Sometimes, they are explosive, impulsive and even unpredictable.
37** Key Strengths: Charming, cheerful, loves people, energetic, talkative, [[TheMcCoy passionate and compassionate]], positive, expressive influencer, an excellent comedian, salesman or clown, quirky or eccentric, [[TheFettered highly moralistic]] (mostly) and [[FunPersonified an outright fun person]].
38*** In common with phlegmatic: Friendly, [[TurnTheOtherCheek forgiving]], emotionally available, [[SillyRabbitCynicismIsForLosers will never get negative]], good with relationships.
39*** In common with choleric: Adventurous, confident,[[{{Pollyanna}} optimistic endurer]], hard to embarrass.
40** Key Weaknesses: Undisciplined, [[MotorMouth too talkative]], [[MoodSwinger Euphoric-abatament]], [[GenkiGirl too energetic]], scatterbrained, gullible, unpredictable, and disorganized.
41*** In common with phlegmatic: Weak-willed, likes to appease other people, gullible, [[WideEyedIdealist too idealistic to the point of being unable to grasp what's gone wrong]].
42*** In common with choleric: Impulsive, reckless, hot-tempered, thoughtless, and sometimes [[ItsAllAboutMe self-centered]] at times.
43** Expressive high, responsive high; response's delay short, duration short.
44** The '''I'''nspired '''I'''nfluencer of D'''I'''SC and UsefulNotes/MyersBriggs types generally: [[MyersBriggs/ExamplesOfArtisanPersonalitiesInStories Artisans]] or [[MyersBriggs/ExamplesOfIdealistPersonalitiesInStories Idealists]] -- the ones more on the outgoing side.
45** Will often correspond with the Optimist (can also be the Realist if more levelheaded, or sometimes the Apathetic in overly outlandish cases, when in a FourPhilosophyEnsemble.
46** Amongst the five main "Dere Types" qualify as the extroverted and the cutie [[TheCutie Deredere]] (Lovestruck) in best cases; Type B {{Tsundere}} (Rude and Lovestruck) can also qualify, in more headstrong cases. More unstable and clingy examples can qualify as {{Yandere}}.
47** [[RedOniBlueOni Oni type]] and GoodCopBadCop: Brash Red Oni with snark, but an overall diplomatic "Good Cop".
48** Corresponding [[ElementalMotifs element]], season, and division of a day: (hot and moist) [[BlowYouAway air]], spring, and morning.
49** In a person's life, it corresponds to '''''young childhood''''' (roughly ages 0-13).
50** Organ: Liver/Lungs.
51** The Yin-Yang Duo: Yang (white).
52** TheFourGods: Azure Dragon.
53** Planet or Satellite: Jupiter.
54** WesternZodiac Signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius.
55** Leadership type: [[TheFace Charismatic]].
56** {{Personality Blood Type|s}}: B
57** [[HorsemenOfTheApocalypse Apocalypse Horseman]]: Conquest.
58** Family member: Daughter.
59** Cardinal Point: West.
60** [[AcePilot Piloting Style]]: Bushwacker.
61** Typical [[UsefulNotes/TheEnneagram Enneagram]] types: 2, 7.
62** Emotion: [[HappinessTropes Happiness/Joy]].
63** Basic Taste: Umami (or Spicy, despite not being one of the basic tastes)
64** Archetypal color: Gold, brighter shades of yellow, all shades of pink or aqua (the colors of the Sky).
65** Sense of Humor: [[{{Cloudcuckoolander}} Klutzy]].
66[[/folder]]
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68[[folder:Choleric (yellow bile)]]
69 Extroverted, short-tempered, and task-oriented. Can be callous and unemotional but also get angry for personal reasons. More sympathetic examples tend to be magnanimous, optimistic, charismatic, passionate, enthusiastic, forward-thinking, tolerant, and strong-willed. Whoever has a choleric temperament will be a born leader, initiator, logical, of action, frank and who always takes the plans forward.
70** Key Strengths: [[TheKirk Takes the lead]], hard worker, strong-willed, practical, [[{{Hotblooded}} passionate]], a good repossession worker, security or military personnel, an excellent strongman/woman of the team ([[DrillSergeantNasty drill sergeant at the most extreme]]), [[{{Determinator}} determined]], goal-oriented and sometimes thrives on criticism.
71*** In common with sanguine: Confident, [[ChallengeSeeker loves a challenge]], hard to embarrass.
72*** In common with melancholic: [[TheStrategist Good planner]], independent, [[BrutalHonesty honest without any compromisation]], Excellent agent of change, [[TheReliableOne sheer hard worker]].
73** Key Weaknesses: [[HairTriggerTemper Hot-tempered]], rude, rebellious, can be cruel, stubborn, [[MeanBoss bossy]], [[MakeanExampleofThem expects complete devotion]], insensitive, [[{{Jerkass}} often condescending]], [[RageBreakingPoint can become psychotic in overbearing situations]], {{workaholic}}, [[TheUnfettered without compassion or conscience]], can be a warmonger, [[RevengebeforeReason vengeful]], a selfish cynic of a person's character, most likely a [[UnsportsmanlikeGloating bad winner]]/[[SoreLoser loser]], and may misinterpret jokes.
74*** In common with sanguine: Boisterous, often [[DramaQueen dramatic]], unhinged, unfiltered in speech, often likes to make "in your face" insults and sometimes [[ItsAllAboutMe self-centered]].
75*** In common with melancholic: Inflexible, emotionally distant, strict, [[ThePerfectionist demanding and fastidious]], [[IWorkAlone not very cooperative]], [[BestServedCold vengeful]], [[HolierThanThou self-righteous]] and [[BlackAndWhiteInsanity dogmatic]], heavily sarcastic, [[TheCynic tends sees the worst in people]].
76** Expressive high, responsive low; response's delay short, duration long.
77** The '''D'''ominant '''D'''river of '''D'''ISC and UsefulNotes/MyersBriggs types generally: More extroverted [[MyersBriggs/ExamplesOfRationalPersonalitiesInStories Rationals]] usually, sometimes also [[MyersBriggs/ExamplesOfArtisanPersonalitiesInStories Artisans]].
78** Will often correspond with the Cynic (or the Apathetic, if a more morally indifferent and ruthess example) when in a FourPhilosophyEnsemble.
79** Amongst the five main "Dere Types" qualify as {{Tsundere}} (Rude and Lovestruck), especially "Type A". {{Kuudere}} (Cool and Lovestruck) can also qualify, in more cold cases. May qualify as {{Yandere}} in more unstable cases.
80** [[RedOniBlueOni Oni type]] and GoodCopBadCop: Red Oni and cruel, sheer "Bad Cop".
81** Corresponding [[ElementalMotifs element]], season, and division of a day: (hot and dry) [[PlayingWithFire fire]], summer, and afternoon.
82** In a person's life, it corresponds with '''''adolescence''''' and '''''young adulthood''''' (roughly ages 13-35).
83** Organ: Gall bladder/Stomach.
84** The Yin-Yang Duo: Yang ([[RedOniBlueOni Red]]).
85** TheFourGods: Vermilion Bird.
86** Planet or Satellite: Mars and the Sun.
87** WesternZodiac Signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius.
88** Leadership type: [[LeeroyJenkins Headstrong]].
89** {{Personality Blood Type|s}}: O.
90** [[HorsemenOfTheApocalypse Apocalypse Horseman]]: War.
91** Family member: Father.
92** Cardinal Point: North.
93** [[AcePilot Piloting Style]]: Steamroller.
94** Typical [[UsefulNotes/TheEnneagram Enneagram]] types: 3, 8.
95** Emotion: [[AngerTropes Anger/Rage]].
96** Basic Taste: Salty.
97** Archetypal color: Darker shades of yellow, all shades of red or orange (the colors of a Volcano).
98** Sense of Humor: [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold Brash]].
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102[[folder:Melancholic (black bile)]]
103* Introverted, brooding, and task-oriented. Normally ''highly'' sensitive and empathetic, but can be blunt. They are introspective, sensitive and very detailed people. They are usually those people who prefer to remain silent in their corner, reserved, suspicious, but very loyal and dedicated to the people they love.
104** Key Strengths: Detailed, conservative, [[AwesomenessByAnalysis analytical]], organized, [[ThePerfectionist perfectionistic]], [[UndyingLoyalty faithful to a fault]], [[TheParagon highly moralistic]] (mostly), discreet will of stone, elegant (in the more dignified ways), often selfless and an excellent medic, lawyer or scientist.
105*** In common with choleric: Excellent leader, practical, an effective organizer and punctual.
106*** In common with phlegmatic: Polite, ethical to a fault, deep, thoughtful, sensitive and gentle.
107** Key Weaknesses: Rigid, too straight-laced, [[CausticCritic critical]], pessimistic, [[MoodSwinger moody]], [[TheEeyore depressed]], suspicious, has unrealistically high expectations, [[TheParanoiac very paranoid.]]
108*** In common with choleric: Inflexible, can be snobbish, {{workaholic}}, emotionally distant, strict, [[TheResenter resentful]], [[BestServedCold vengeful]], [[HolierThanThou self-righteous]] and [[BlackAndWhiteInsanity dogmatic]], often [[TheCynic sees the worst in people]] ([[TheSnarkKnight and especially]] [[HeroicSelfDeprecation themselves]]).
109*** In common with phlegmatic: [[ShrinkingViolet Shy]], [[NervousWreck insecure]], easily embarrassed, slowpoke.
110** Expressive low, responsive low; response's delay long, duration long.
111** The '''C'''ontemplating '''C'''onscience of DIS'''C''' and UsefulNotes/MyersBriggs types generally: [[MyersBriggs/ExamplesOfGuardianPersonalitiesInStories Guardians]] or [[MyersBriggs/ExamplesOfRationalPersonalitiesInStories Rationals]] of the introverted variety.
112** Will often correspond with the Cynic or the Realist when in a FourPhilosophyEnsemble.
113** Amongst the five main "Dere Types" qualify as {{Kuudere}} (Cool and Lovestruck) or a tendentially sad and depressed {{Dandere}} (shy and lovestruck). {{Tsundere}} can also qualify, especially Tragic Past Harsh type, in more blunt cases. In rarer, more unstable cases, may qualify as {{Yandere}}.
114** [[RedOniBlueOni Oni type]] and GoodCopBadCop: Stoic, aloof Blue Oni, either a cold "Bad Cop" with less affiliation (if not uninvolved), or a quieter and less optimistic "Good Cop".
115** Corresponding [[ElementalMotifs element]], season, and division of a day: (cool and dry) [[DishingOutDirt earth]], autumn, and evening.
116** In a person's life, it corresponds to '''''middle-aged adulthood''''' (roughly ages 35-65).
117** Organ: Spleen
118** The Yin-Yang Duo: Yin (black).
119** TheFourGods: White Tiger.
120** Planet or Satellite: Saturn and The Mercury.
121** WesternZodiac Signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn.
122** Leadership type: [[TheSmartGuy Mastermind]].
123** {{Personality Blood Type|s}}: A.
124** [[HorsemenOfTheApocalypse Apocalypse Horseman]]: Death.
125** Family Member: Son.
126** Cardinal Point: East.
127** [[AcePilot Piloting Style]]: Plugger.
128** Typical [[UsefulNotes/TheEnneagram Enneagram]] types: 1, 4, 6.
129** Emotion: [[SadnessTropes Sadness/Sorrow]].
130** Basic Taste: Both Bitter And Sour.
131** Archetypal color: Navy blue, dark purple, olive or darker shades of green, all shades of brown or black (the colors of a cave or cavern).
132** Sense of Humor: [[SadClown Tragic]].
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135[[folder:Phlegmatic (phlegm)]]
136* Introverted, quiet, and people-oriented. Kind, self-controlled and empathetic towards others. They are a diplomatic person, who does not want to get into conflicts, who runs away from confusion. Sometimes impulsive and sensitive, they are also more malleable than others ([[TheDogBitesBack To an extent]]). Doesn't like fights, is obedient, loyal, patient and fun. Usually assume passive postures in situations. They are homely, tolerant and very fond of being kind to people.[[note]]The temperament called '''Supine''' from another theory is covered in this temperament.[[/note]]
137** Key Strengths: Calm, humble, hopeful, an excellent assistant, spy or librarian, discreet, flexible will of steel (flexible steel), elegant (in the simpler ways), thoughtful, patient, modest, [[NiceGuy a real sweetheart]], [[EnigmaticMinion accommodating]], steady-paced, sympathetic, perceptive, normally has [[TheFettered faith in morality]] and is very compassionate, [[TheIdealist assuming innocent until proven guilty]] (but rational if needed), a good listener, open-minded, considerate, and empathetic to all.
138*** In common with melancholic: Polite, reserved, gentle, ethical to a fault, dependable, can be [[EnsembleDarkhorse popular among audiences]], [[TheQuietOne quiet]] and [[StealthExpert stealthy]], [[TheStoic a deep poker face]], [[HiddenDepths insightful]].
139*** In common with sanguine: Pleasant, forgiving, witty, easygoing, [[{{Pollyanna}} idealistic endurer]], emotionally available, a good sense of humour, good with relationships, accepting, playful.
140** Key Weaknesses: Avoidant, [[YamatoNadeshiko submissive]], [[LazyBum lazy]], slow, shy and passive, [[TheSlacker slacker]], indecisive and [[ExtremeDoormat too yielding]], [[ForgettableCharacter often neglected by others]].
141*** In common with melancholic: [[ShrinkingViolet Timid and docile]], scared of sudden change, stubborn (about certain things), easily embarrassed.
142*** In common with sanguine: [[TheGadfly can be teasing]], too compromising, forgetful, [[WideEyedIdealist often unable to find what's wrong]].
143** Expressive low, responsive high; response's delay long, duration short.
144** The '''S'''table '''S'''upporter of DI'''S'''C and UsefulNotes/MyersBriggs types generally: either [[MyersBriggs/ExamplesOfIdealistPersonalitiesInStories Idealists]] or [[MyersBriggs/ExamplesOfGuardianPersonalitiesInStories Guardians]] -- the ones more on the reserved side generally.
145** Will often correspond with the Realist or the Optimist when in a FourPhilosophyEnsemble.
146** Amongst the five main "Dere Types" qualify as a quieter Deredere, a cute and shy [[TheCutie Dandere]], or, if somewhat aloof, even as a {{Kuudere}} (Cool and Lovestruck). May qualify as {{Yandere}} in more unstable cases.
147** [[RedOniBlueOni Oni type]] and GoodCopBadCop: Blue Oni and gentle, diplomatic "Good Cop".
148** Corresponding [[ElementalMotifs element]], season, and division of a day: (cool and moist) [[MakingASplash water]], winter, and deep night.
149** In a person's life, it corresponds to '''''older adulthood''''' (roughly ages 65 and up).
150** Organ: Brain
151** The Yin-Yang Duo: Yin ([[RedOniBlueOni blue]]).
152** TheFourGods: Black Tortoise.
153** Planet or Satellite: Venus and the Moon.
154** WesternZodiac Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces.
155** Leadership type: [[OnlySaneMan Levelheaded]].
156** {{Personality Blood Type|s}}: AB.
157** [[HorsemenOfTheApocalypse Apocalypse Horseman]]: Famine.
158** Family member: [[TeamMom Mother]].
159** Cardinal Point: South.
160** [[AcePilot Piloting Style]]: Sniper.
161** Typical [[UsefulNotes/TheEnneagram Enneagram]] types: 5, 9.
162** Emotion: [[ApathyIndex Apathy/Indifference]].
163** Basic Taste: Sweet
164** Archetypal color: Teal, green, white, gray, all shades of blue or black (the colors of the ocean).
165** Sense of Humor: [[TheComicallySerious Dry]]
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168The four temperament system, while interesting, was seen as flawed even back then as some people did not fit with any of the presented humors, so a neutral temperament has been used. Originally derived in modern temperament theory from the once popular FIRO-B psychometric instrument, which included moderate scales. When the temperaments were mapped to it, the traditional Phlegmatic ended up moderate in both "expressive" (classic "extrovert" and "introvert") and "responsive" (classic "people vs task" focus) scales, and the low expressive high responsive area was labeled "'''Supine'''". While it shares many common elements with the Phlegmatic, the difference is that the Phlegmatic is this way from a lower energy reserve which leads them to take the path of least resistance (to either go with the flow and be agreeable, or to be stubborn and slow), while the Supine has an emotional energy that drives them to be reserved, but wanting of acceptance from others.
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170In alternative versions of the theory, the Phlegmatic kept in its old place, and the new temperament, here labeled as either "'''Leukine'''" (after leukocytes to match the body fluids theme) or "'''Eclectic'''", was considered the moderate one, sharing traits with all of the four temperaments (both "extrovert" and "introvert" and both "people-oriented" and "task-oriented").
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172In fiction this has been mostly reserved either for the lead character or more commonly for secondary characters (as for FourPhilosophyEnsemble, usually the Conflicted, but can also be Realist or Apathetic).
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174Historically in plays, there was a whole genre: Comedy of Humors, where the impetus of the story is the sudden banding of these opposing types. This is in contrast to the Comedy of Errors, where the story is driven by the events and situations.
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176They are similar to the four PersonalityBloodTypes and are sometimes also a ClassicalElementsEnsemble. In the latter case, this typically overlaps with ElementalPersonalities.
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178See also CastCalculus for the overarching archetypes in this and differently numbered ensembles. [[ImageLinks/FourTemperamentEnsemble Here is an Image Archive for this trope]]. Additionally, Pseudolonewolf (of ''Videogame/{{MARDEK}}'' fame) has a page that goes into great detail on the four temperaments, [[http://temperaments.fighunter.com here]] (older version with blends [[http://web.archive.org/web/20150324140648/http://archive.fighunter.com/?page=temperaments here]]), Eric B has a page that explains the five temperaments [[http://www.erictb.info/temperament1s.html here,]] and Website/TheOtherWiki offers its information [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_temperaments here.]] For another way to split up a group of four, see FourPhilosophyEnsemble. If you want to write such a group, see SoYouWantTo/WriteAFourTemperamentEnsemble.
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184!!Examples:
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186[[index]]
187* FourTemperamentEnsemble/AnimeAndManga
188* FourTemperamentEnsemble/ComicBooks
189* FourTemperamentEnsemble/{{Film}}
190* FourTemperamentEnsemble/{{Literature}}
191* FourTemperamentEnsemble/LiveActionTV
192* FourTemperamentEnsemble/{{Music}}
193* FourTemperamentEnsemble/VideoGames
194* [[FourTemperamentEnsemble/WebOriginal Web Comics / Web Original]]
195* FourTemperamentEnsemble/WesternAnimation
196[[/index]]
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202[[folder:Asian Animation]]
203* ''Animation/SabJholmaalHai'': Bunny (Sanguine), Popat (Choleric), Zordaar (Melancholic), and Honey (Phlegmatic).
204* ''Animation/SpaceJungle'': Okki (Sanguine), Kao (Choleric), Roo (Melancholic), and Mo (Phlegmatic).
205* ''Animation/ZellyGo'': Roro (Sanguine), Popo (Cholreric), Jojo (Melancolic), and Gogo (Supine).
206[[/folder]]
207
208[[folder:Fan Fiction]]
209* The Black family in ''Fanfic/TheBlackSheepDogSeries'':
210** Sanguine: Sirius. One of the most popular boys in his school days, he's charming, reckless, and attracts attention wherever he goes.
211** Choleric: Walburga. Forceful and domineering, Walburga is well aware of her authority and is not afraid to exercise it. She is regarded by her children as the ruler of the household.
212** Melancholic: Orion. The acting head of the family who is duty bound to preserve its honour. He's quiet, reserved and [[TheStoic emotionally closed-off]].
213** Phlegmatic: Regulus. An obedient people pleaser who tries his best to keep the fragile peace between his brother and their parents.
214* ''Fanfic/DanganronpaMementoMori'': Each survivor represents a temperament, with the Phlegmatic being the OnlySaneMan [[spoiler:Kaori]], the Choleric being the HeroicWannabe [[spoiler:Daigo]], the Melancholic being the ShrinkingViolet [[spoiler:Umiko]], and the Sanguine being the CuriousAsAMonkey [[spoiler:Souta]].
215* ''Fanfic/DanganronpaKommSusserTod'': The survivors represent the four temperaments, with the GoodIsNotNice [[spoiler:Reiji]] as the Choleric, the MysteriousWaif [[spoiler:Asuka]] as the Melancholic, the InsufferableGenius [[spoiler:Ukyo]] as the Phlegmatic, and the GenkiGirl [[spoiler:Chie]] as the Sanguine.
216* The four survivors of ''Fanfic/DanganronpaParadiseLost'' end up forming such an ensemble:
217** Sanguine: [[spoiler:Daisuke Hiyori]], the fairly KindheartedSimpleton who openly believes in the inherent goodness of man and the world.
218** Choleric: [[spoiler:Shun Iida]], the brash and aggressive SirSwearsALot who is prone to quickly losing his temper.
219** Melancholic: [[spoiler:Monaca Towa]], the incredibly self-loathing loner [[TheAtoner who wishes to atone for her prior crimes]].
220** Phlegmatic: [[spoiler:Ringo Sugawara]], the calm and relaxed YamatoNadeshiko who is willing to offer advice to others.
221* The four main anthropomorphic animal characters in the ''Anime/SonicX'' fanfic ''FanFic/DontKeepYourDistance''. Paint (Sanguine), Maxwell (Choleric), Jewel (Melancholic), and Arrowhead (Phlegmatic) seem almost designed after the four classical temperaments at times.
222* Barack and the White House Boiz, consisting of Barack Obama (Melancholic), Joe Biden (Sanguine), Bill Clinton (Phlegmatic), and Mitt Romney (Choleric) in the RPF ''Fanfic/IceIceBaby''. Barack is cautious and thoughtful, and refuses to be divisive. Joe is the happy-go-lucky, loudmouth of the bunch, Bill is humble in his talents, quiet and always willing to lend a helping hand. Mitt stays plotting, and only wants what's best for him. The four boiz work together to stop the assassination of Queen Elizabeth II.
223* The four main characters of ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/14997911/chapters/34760702 The Horsewomen Of Las Vegas]]'':
224** Sanguine: Wrestling/{{Bayley}}: a vice cop with the LVPD. One of the few good cops in a department full of corruption, very easygoing unless crossed, geeky.
225** Choleric: Wrestling/BeckyLynch: a foot soldier for the Vegas Irish mafia. Tends to shoot first and ask questions later, likes being in charge but doesn't have the patience or long-term planning stratagem to be the boss.
226** Melancholic: Wrestling/CharlotteFlair: head of the Flair crime family. Cold-hearted, cerebral, keeps her emotions hidden when dealing with her contemporaries.
227** Phlegmatic: Wrestling/SashaBanks: an emergency room nurse. Professional, good and nice with her patients, wants to help everyone, loyal to her friends.
228* The main cast of ''Fanfic/IronTouch'' has this down to a tee, and almost all four of them are alliterative with their archetype to boot:
229** Sanguine: [[{{Deuteragonist}} Sara]], the bold, extroverted leader of the group, jumping at the opportunity to meet other Stand users.
230** Choleric: [[TheBigGuy Cab]], a charismatic DeadpanSnarker with a heart of gold. He’s normally very levelheaded, but badly loses his cool when his buttons are pushed (usually by [[ScrewDestiny mentioning fate]]).
231** Melancholic: [[TheProtagonist Michelle]], a depressive introvert. Though she appears reserved and well put together on the surface, she’s actually insanely paranoid and superstitious about a supposed curse on her Stand.
232** Phlegmatic: [[TheSmartGuy Rumor]], an intellectual VampireHunter. He functions as the group’s healer and is the first to both accommodate to and be responsive of [[ShrinkingViolet Michelle’s]] nervousness and confidence issues. [[OddNameOut He is also the only one who does not form an]] AlliterativeName [[OddNameOut with his temperament archetype]].
233* ''Fanfic/JuniorOfficers'':
234** Phlegmatic: Lekona Lion, a relaxed, pseudo-father figure who loves to kick back with a beer.
235** Sanguine: Deborah Deer, a bubbly geek fresh out of high school who goes in with a smile and dreams of her one true love.
236** Choleric: Elekai Echidna, a serious ex-military brat who's always on his toes and shows extreme respect to authority.
237** Melancholic: Kitsune Fox, a timid housewife and mother of one who often doubts herself.
238* ''Fanfic/{{Juxtapose}}'' has Izuku and his friends in the General Education department forming this kind of ensemble.
239** Sanguine: Izuku is easy-going, friendly, and optimistic ([[SociallyAwkwardHero if awkward]]). He's by far the most charming and magnetic person in the group who holds the others together.
240** Choleric: Kensei is excitable and twitchy. He's almost always enthusiastic about everything, whether it's building gadgets or breaking into a room he wants to get into.
241** Melancholic: Hitoshi is aloof and sarcastic with a biting wit. He often messes with his friends to get a rise out of them and is the most coldly pragmatic of the bunch.
242** Phlegmatic: Megumi is quiet and a voice of reason in the group. Her TouchTelepathy Quirk makes her TheEmpath who keeps tabs on everyone to keep their emotions from running over.
243* ''Fanfic/MiraculousThePhoenixRises''
244** Melancholic: The brooding and aloof Morgan.
245** Phlegmatic: The easygoing and chill Max.
246** Sanguine: The hot-headed and bombastic Leon.
247** Choleric: The rules-obsessed GoGetterGirl Kiku.
248* For ''Fanfic/TheNightUnfurls'', there's Kyril and his four apprentices:
249** Melancholic: Kyril Sutherland. Despite being both the [[MentorArchetype mentor]] and leader of all four apprentices, he is a [[TheStoic stoic]] and brooding ShellShockedVeteran who aims to end the war against the Black Dogs as quick as possible, highlighting his straightforward and task-oriented nature.
250** Choleric: Sanakan. The [[ScreamingWarrior loud]], brash {{Tomboy}} of the bunch who [[BrutalHonesty speaks her mind freely]]. Always restless and [[BloodKnight eager to fight]].
251** Phlegmatic: Hugh. Being mute is hardly an impediment to his [[NiceGuy pleasantness]] and [[{{Pollyanna}} optimism]]. In fact, it perfectly complements his elegant yet deadly hunting style.
252** Sanguine: Lily. [[GoodIsNotSoft One must not equate her relative peacefulness absent from typical sanguines with compliancy]]. Not only she is the most [[TheDeterminator focused and committed]] of the group, the fact that she is able to strike up conversations and deescalate tensions highlights her people-oriented nature. She also enjoys [[TheGadfly teasing]] Sanakan about her relationship with Hugh.
253** Eclectic: Soren. He doesn't fit in any of the four temperaments, seeing that he neither possesses the seriousness of a melancholic, the [[HotBlooded passion]] of a choleric, the [[NiceGuy pleasantness]] of a phlegmatic, nor the sociability of a sanguine. Rather, he is characterised as nervous and lacking in confidence, yet [[WellDoneSonGuy willing to prove himself towards his master]], even if it means taking risks.
254* The four main characters of ''Fanfic/SethInThePokecity'':
255** Sanguine: May, the generally dorky and sweet girl who [[BigEater loves food]], especially ramen.
256** Choleric: Misty, who is rather [[HairTriggerTemper short-fused]] and yells a lot.
257** Melancholic: Tim Tim, who is also fairly hot-tempered, but usually more rational and logical, with a bit of a snarky streak.
258** Phlegmatic: Seth himself, the [[LazyBum lazy]] and friendly (until he TookALevelInJerkass) ExtremeDoormat who serves as a StraightMan for Misty.
259* The titular team in ''Fanfic/TheSimpsonsTeamLASH'':
260** Sanguine: Hikaru, the [[ThePollyanna optimistic]] {{Keet}} who's friendly to just about anyone.
261** Choleric: Liv, the HotBlooded, impulse-driven AttentionWhore.
262** Melancholic: Simon, the intellectual TeachersPet who [[TheStoic rarely shows emotion]].
263** Phlegmatic: Anastasia, the level-headed and [[PuppyLove romantic]] ProperLady.
264* [[{{WesternAnimation/Luca}} Luca's]] most prominent four classmates in ''Fanfic/TheStoryOfApolloDaphneAndLucaAnItalianTragedy''.
265** Choleric: Vincenzo. The hot-headed and brash BigJerkOnCampus.
266** Melancholic: Bianca. The cool-headed and aloof DeadpanSnarker.
267** Sanguine: Carlos. The cheeky and outgoing [[TheGadfly Gadfly]].
268** Phlegmatic: Rosa. The gentle and romantic [[TheIngenue Ingenue]].
269*** Another example in Chapter 7 with the Underdogs [[spoiler: plus Vincenzo]], with calm and gentle Luca as the Phlegmatic, brash and hot-headed Alberto as the Choleric, upbeat and optimistic Giulia as the Sanguine and brooding and haughty [[spoiler: Vincenzo]] as the Melancholic.
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273* The Japanese zoological fortune-telling ''Doubutsu Uranai'':
274** Earth group is Sanguine (self-centered, objective orientated); includes the Tiger, Wolf, Monkey, and Koala.
275** Sun group is Choleric (self-centered, situation orientated); includes the Pegasus, Elephant, Lion, and Cheetah.
276** Full Moon group is Melancholic (mindful of others, objective orientated); includes the Sheep and Panther.
277** New Moon group is Phlegmatic (mindful of others, situation orientated); includes the Fawn and Tanuki.
278* The four mascots for [=OffLimits=] cereal can be this:
279** [[RighteousRabbit Da]][[LadyInAPowerSuit sh]] is Melancholic; she is associated with Chamberlain Coffee.
280** [[MellowFellow Zom]][[GodlikeGamer bie]] is Phlegmatic; they are associated with Pandan.
281** [[ValleyGirl Spa]][[HappyDance rk]] is Sanguine; she is associated with Strawberry.
282** [[StoutStrength Fl]][[LovableJock ex]] is Choleric; he is associated with Cinnamon.
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286* ''ComicStrip/Blondie1930'': Dagwood Bumstead (melancholic), Blondie Boopadoop-Bumstead (phlegmatic/sanguine), Alexander Bumstead (choleric), Cookie Bumstead (sanguine), and Daisy (eclectic).
287* ''ComicStrip/{{Dustin}}'':
288** Dustin (Phlegmatic) -- The apathetic and easy-going title character.
289** Ed (Melancholic) -- The dour and practical father.
290** Helen (Sanguine) -- The shallow and bubbly mother.
291** Megan (Choleric) -- The brash and determined sister.
292* ''ComicStrip/{{Peanuts}}'': Charlie Brown (phlegmatic), Lucy van Pelt (choleric), Linus van Pelt (melancholic), Sally Brown (sanguine), and Snoopy (eclectic).
293* ''ComicStrip/PhoebeAndHerUnicorn'': Phoebe (phlegmatic), Marigold (sanguine), Dakota (choleric), and Max (melancholic).
294* ''ComicStrip/WallaceTheBrave'':
295** Wallace (Sanguine) -- A fun-loving FearlessFool.
296** Spud (Melancholic) -- NervousWreck who gets dragged along.
297** Sterling (Phlegmatic) -- [[WildChild Borderline feral]] baby brother indifferent to custom.
298** Amelia (Choleric) -- Aggressive {{tomboy}}.
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301[[folder:Professional Wrestling]]
302* The [=McMahons=]: Vince, the bitter, scheming BadBoss (melancholic), Linda, the [[ReasonableAuthorityFigure reasonable]] StraightMan (phlegmatic), Shane, the energetic, [[NonIdleRich scrappy]] [[EnsembleDarkhorse fan favorite]] (sanguine), and Stephanie, [[RichBitch spoiled harridan extraordinaire]] (choleric)
303* The Radicalz: Wrestling/ChrisBenoit (melancholic), Wrestling/EddieGuerrero (choleric), Wrestling/DeanMalenko (phlegmatic), and Wrestling/PerrySaturn (sanguine)
304* Wrestling/{{Evolution}}: Wrestling/TripleH (melancholic), Wrestling/RicFlair (phlegmatic), Wrestling/RandyOrton (sanguine), and Wrestling/{{Batista}} (choleric)
305* Wrestling/{{Fortune}}: Wrestling/JamesStorm (sanguine), Wrestling/AJStyles (choleric), Wrestling/BobbyRoode (melancholic/leukine), Kazarian (phlegmatic)
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309* ''TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons'': ''Magazine/{{Dragon}}'' #338 introduced "[[OurImpsAreDifferent imps]] of ill-humor," four fiends representing unbalanced emotions. Sanguine imps are always smiling and AffablyEvil, choleric imps are perpetually-angry [[TheBerserker Berserkers]], melancholic imps are [[TheEeyore Eeyores]] who don't see the point of fighting (but will backstab other creatures given the opportunity), and phlegmatic imps are {{Lazy Bum}}s who only fight when there's minimum risk to themselves. Each imp type has a poisonous stinger that can inflict a similar humor imbalance upon victims, a condition that is permanent until cured with magic like ''remove disease'' or ''heal''.
310* The five praetors of ''TabletopGame/MagicTheGathering'': [[PrinciplesZealot Elesh Norn]] is choleric, [[EmperorScientist Jin-Gitaxias]] is melancholic, [[KnowledgeBroker Sheoldred]] is phlegmatic, [[MadArtist Urabrask]] is sanguine and [[VillainousGlutton Vorinclex]] is eclectic.
311* This is an explicit game mechanic in ''TabletopGame/PrometheanTheCreated'', where four out of the five main player {{Splat}}s is full of a specific humour that affects their personality and powers (with the fifth, Ulgan, being filled with the "ectoplasmic" humor of spirits). There are even mechanical benefits to travelling with a full Four Temperament Ensemble.
312* In ''TabletopGame/{{Warhammer}}'' and ''TabletopGame/{{Warhammer 40000}}'', appropriately enough, the four gods of Chaos each represent an emotion and mindset. Khorne the god of anger and bloodshed is choleric. Slaanesh god of passion and lust is sanguine. Tzeentch god of ambition and hope is (ironically) melancholic. Nurgle god of despair and disease is phlegmatic.
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