History SoYouWantTo / WriteAFourTemperamentEnsemble

'''How does she handle anger''': Paula is a mellow gal who rarely goes beyond [[DeadpanSnarker sarcastically pointing out what's wrong with the world]]. She dislikes personal conflict - showing anger, for her, would be covered by OOCIsSeriousBusiness. TranquilFury is a possibility, but so is an intricate plot to get rid of whoever wronged her (in a mystery story she might be the poisoner - but she must have a really good motive). The full-time evil phlegmatics may seem like a HarmlessVillain, since [[ObstructiveBureaucrat their brand of evil]] is deceptively impersonal, clinical and banal - [[Literature/TheHitchhikersGuideToTheGalaxy wouldn't even lift a finger to save their own grandmothers from the Ravenous Bugblatter Beast of Traal without orders signed in triplicate, sent in, sent back, queried, lost, found, subjected to public inquiry, lost again, and finally buried in soft peat for three months and recycled as firelighters]]. If there's an impersonal force causing problems, Paula will stick to the support role. She'll provide Matt with a sounding board and keep Sarah from getting discouraged.

'''How does she handle anger''': Paula is a mellow gal who rarely goes beyond [[DeadpanSnarker sarcastically pointing out what's wrong with the world]]. She dislikes personal conflict - showing anger, for her, would be covered by OOCIsSeriousBusiness. TranquilFury is a possibility, but so is an intricate plot to get rid of whoever wronged her (in a mystery story she might be the poisoner - but she must have a really good motive). If there's an impersonal force causing problems, Paula will stick to the support role. She'll provide Matt with a sounding board and keep Sarah from getting discouraged.

'''Maturing the character, or character arcs specific to him''': Craig might have to bite it and TameHisAnger or his SoreLoser tendencies. Expect [[AngerTropes ranting]]. [[WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender Prince Zuko]] (who is actually a melancholic trying to be a choleric for two and a half seasons) might give you pointers there on chanelling Craig's natural passion into something creative and constructive. If your choleric happens to be female, beware of {{Chickification}} - it will ring very, very false to have this spitfire DamselOutOfDistress suddenly turn into a doe-eyed little lady. Other possibilities include learning how to be a good leader (instead of I-know-best-SurroundedBuIdiots yelling DrillSergeantNasty), how to appreciate finer things in life and how to stop trying to control everything.

Make it a challenge - a contest with high prizes is one way to do it, but for some cholerics bragging rights are prize enough. Or the warm, fuzzy feeling of having won! (Yeah!) Although, cholerics may have such high standards TheBGrade is a veritable catastrophe for them (we're looking at you, [[Series/{{Friends}} Monica Geller!]]) and they will move heaven and earth to stay [[PunctuatedForEmphasis The. Best]]. Alternatively, he might be OnlyInItForTheMoney (WellExcuseMePrincess) - see [[Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxy Rocket Racoon]]. Or, especially if he's villainous, for power. [[EvilLaugh Unlimited power!]] Then again, if your choleric is one of the good guys, it might be power to do the right thing. A rebel leader might very well be choleric, like Leia "Into the chute, flyboy!" Organa, for example. Especially think about the FinalBattle and the role Craig is going to play in it.

'''Maturing the character, or character arcs specific to him''': Craig might have to bite it and TameHisAnger or his SoreLoser tendencies. Expect [[AngerTropes ranting]]. [[WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender Prince Zuko]] (who is actually a melancholic trying to be a choleric for two and a half seasons) might give you pointers there on chanelling Craig's natural passion into something creative and constructive. If your choleric happens to be female, beware of {{Chickification}} - it will ring very, very false to have this spitfire DamselOutOfDistress suddenly turn into a doe-eyed little lady.

Melancholics are [[AloofAlly more emotionally distant]], and more likely to notice the dark side of things. They are, however, organized and can do their job very well, mostly thanks to being more grounded and methodical - their element is [[DishingOutDirt earth]]. Matt is just as likely to be an EmotionlessGirl (well, boy) as he is to be AwesomeByAnalysis. He'll like to plan ahead, make arrangements and prepare for the worst, but don't expect him to go out of his way to be nice to others (except Paula) or spare anyone, even himself, the blame. He ''will'' probably care, though, [[HiddenHeartOfGold he just won't show it very much]], but when he does, it's likely to be dramatic. This makes him a natural to be TheLeader (likely the Mastermind) or TheKirk.

'''How does he handle anger''': Subtle and quick to anger? Sod subtle. If Craig has a bone to pick with you, you will know. He'll be loud, he'll persistently hold a T-rex sized grudge and you will NeverLiveItDown as far as he's concerned. When some impersonal force is causing his wrath, expect him to become TheDeterminator and mow it down or die trying.

'''How does he handle anger''': Matt is the subtle one. For him revenge is a dish BestServedCold and he will plot, sometimes for years, pretending he's not up to anything until he's ready to spring the trap. (You can see why melancholics make such juicy villains?) In a less dramatic setting, say, office comedy, Matt is likely to be passive-agressive. Against impersonal forces, though, his long-term planning ability and foresight will be just what the team needs.

Make it a challenge - a contest with high prizes is one way to do it, but for some cholerics bragging rights are prize enough. Or the warm, fuzzy feeling of having won! (Yeah!) Although, cholerics may have such high standards TheBGrade is a veritable catastrophe for them (we're looking at you, [[Series/{{Friends}} Monica Geller!]]) and they will move heaven and earth to stay [[PunctuatedForEmphasis The. Best]]. Alternatively, he might be OnlyInItForTheMoney (WellExcuseMePrincess) - see [[Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxy Rocket Racoon]]. Or, especially if he's villainous, for power. [[EvilLaugh Unlimited power!]] Especially think about the FinalBattle and the role Craig is going to play in it.

'''Maturing the character, or character arcs specific to him''': Craig might have to bite it and TameHisAnger or his SoreLoser tendencies. Expect [[AngerTropes ranting]]. [[WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender Prince Zuko]] (who is actually a melancholic trying to be a choleric for two and a half seasons) might give you pointers there on chanelling Craig's natural passion into something creative and constructive.

Melancholic characters care about the bigger picture (ItsAllMyFault can make an appearance there - melancholics are prone to mulling over their actions and whether they should have acted differently). They consider it important that their work is meaningful, and also have lots of [[ForScience scientific curiosity]]. A [[ActionFilmQuietDramaScene quiet drama scene]] is a good way to highlight Matt's goals, issues, and ultimate sense of function in the ensemble. Alternatively (for a more [[AntiHero antiheroic]] or downright villainous melancholic), give him some great personal wrong to {{r|evenge}}edress - look to [[Theatre/{{Hamlet}} the prince of Denmark]] and to [[Film/StarTrekIntoDarkness the new Khan]] [[note]][[Film/StarTrekIITheWrathOfKhan Old Khan]] was no slouch, either[[/note]] for pointers. As for melancholics on the side of the angels, [[Disney/{{Frozen}} Elsa of Arendelle]] is a good example - generally duty-conscious, contemplative, very private and reserved, but well able to unleash the drama and cares more than she initially lets on.

Melancholic characters care about the bigger picture (ItsAllMyFault can make an appearance there - melancholics are prone to mulling over their actions and whether they should have acted differently). They consider it important that their work is meaningful, and also have lots of [[ForScience scientific curiosity]]. A [[ActionFilmQuietDramaScene quiet drama scene]] is a good way to highlight Matt's goals, issues, and ultimate sense of function in the ensemble. Alternatively (for a more [[AntiHero antiheroic]] or downright villainous melancholic), give him some great personal wrong to {{r|evenge}}edress - look to [[Theatre/{{Hamlet}} the prince of Denmark]] and to [[Film/StarTrekIntoDarkness the new Khan]] [[note]][[Film/StarTrekIITheWrathOfKhan Old Khan]] was no slouch, either[[/note]] for pointers. As for melancholics on the side of the angels, [[Disney/{{Frozen}} Elsa of Arendelle]] is a good example - generally duty-conscious, contemplative, very private and paralysed by moral fear, but well able to unleash the drama.

'''Maturing the character, or character arcs specific to him''': Craig might have to bite it and TameHisAnger or his SoreLoser tendencies. Expect [[AngerTropes ranting]]. [[WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender Prince Zuko]] (who is actually a melancholic trying to be a choleric for two and a half season) might give you pointers there on chanelling Craig's natural passion into something creative and constructive.

The [[IntroversionTropes Introverted]] pair. Expressive low, [[GreenThumb Cool element]], responsive ''delay'' long. The combo that operates mainly on the rear lines. By their very nature the most peaceful pair and ''experts'' at the DeathGlare, they are why anyone should BewareTheNiceOnes. They won't have much in the way of emotional conversations, but Paula could bring some humanity out of Matt. As they are both [[RedOniBlueOni Blue Onis]], they believe in [[BoringButPractical slow and steady]] for a reason.

'''How does she handle anger''': And why is it important? Well, anger is our emotional reaction to real or perceived ''unfairness''. The "this is effin' wrong" emotion. Unsurprsingly, as each temperament has its own reaction style, emotions are processed somewhat differently, and anger being the one that motivates a lot of heroics (and villainy), as well as a rather visible one, is a good indicator of temperament.

'''Maturing the character, or character arcs specific to her''': ComingOfAgeStory. Sanguines seem childish, but are quite capable of growing up and you can have a lot of ups and owns before they settle into SillyRabbitCynicismIsForLosers - the trope that characterises a mature sanguine's attitude at life. Have Sarah learn to think of others, not just of what's fun to her - it helps to give her some dream to realise, or to have her fall in love. She needs to understand other people may be much different from her. A nice example of a maturing sanguine arc is sir Sadlygrove Percedal of ''WesternAnimation/{{Wakfu}}.'' Also see Joy's journey in ''WesternAnimation/InsideOut'' and Aang's arc from ''The Last Airbender''.

'''Maturing the character, or character arcs specific to him''': Matt is the one most prone to [[AfraidOfTheirOwnStrength moral fear]] - being afraid that he'll do something wrong, bring on a catastrophe and it will be his fault, as opposed to being afraid of others perceiving him as a failure or of anything external that might happen to him. While moral fear is an important part of human moral immunological system, having too much of it will hold you back when you ought to act - this may be a problem to Matt and overcoming it is a temperament-specific plot you can very well use. Also see classical theatre: both greek and shakespearean tragedy tends towards melancholic protagonists.

!!The Sanguine (E[[superscript:_]]F[[superscript:_]]):

!!The Choleric (E[[superscript:_]]T[[superscript:_]]):

!!The Melancholic (I[[superscript:_]]T[[superscript:_]]):

!!The Phlegmatic (I[[superscript:_]]F[[superscript:_]]):

'''Maturing the character, or character arcs specific to her''': If you're developing her character, you might be tempted to get her to [[GrewASpine stand up for herself]] - that's okay, just don't overdo it.

'''How does she handle anger''': Paula is a mellow gal who rarely goes beyond [[DeadpanSnarker sarcastically pointing out what's wrong with the world]]. She dislikes personal conflict - showing anger, for her, would be covered by OOCIsSeriousBusiness. TranquilFury is a possibility, but so is an intricate plot to get rid of whoever wronged her (in a mystery story she might be the poisoner). If there's an impersonal force causing problems, Paula will stick to the support role. She'll provide Matt with a sounding board and keep Sarah from getting discouraged.

'''Maturing the character, or character arcs specific to her''': ComingOfAgeStory. Sanguines seem childish, but are quite capable of growing up and you can have a lot of ups and owns before they settle into SillyRabbitCynicismIsForLosers - the trope that characterises a mature sanguine's attitude at life. Have Sarah learn to think of others, not just of what's fun to her - it helps to give her some dream to realise, or to have her fall in love. A nice example of a maturing sanguine arc is sir Sadlygrove Percedal of ''WesternAnimation/{{Wakfu}}.''

'''Maturing the character, or character arcs specific to him''': Matt is the one most prone to [[AfraidOfTheirOwnStrength moral fear]] - being afraid that he'll do something wrong, bring on a catastrophe and it will be his fault, as opposed to being afraid of others perceiving him as a failure or of anything external that might happen to him. While moral fear is an important part of human moral immunological system, having too much of it will hold you back when you ought to act - this may be a problem to Matt and overcoming it is a temperament-specific plot you can very well use.

Make it {{fun|personified}}! Sanguine people like fun, especially if it involves goofing around with friends or making new ones (JoinsToFitIn may make an appearance). Of course, you can go the ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender'' route and get Sarah into a scrape while she's escaping her actual responsibilities, just like Aang. Alternately, make that scrape dovetail into a [[MagneticHero massive recruiting drive]] that will help her allies through their inevitable LastStand. They're usually compassionate and optimistic to a point that [[WideEyedIdealist they can miss problems and be tricked by deceptive characters]], but are also more likely to take a chance on [[NotEvilJustMisunderstood unlikely]] [[HeroWithBadPublicity allies]] - see [[Disney/{{Frozen}} Princess Anna of Arendelle]]. Nice sanguines can be after ForHappiness, but not to the point of UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans - generally, sanguines just don't have the attention span to be TotalitarianUtilitarian dictators and will happily settle for a SmallStepsHero.[[SelfDemonstrating/TheJoker Evil ones]] will usually do their stuff ForTheLulz, without philosophical consideration. But if you want to make [[MaddenIntoMisanthropy make them bad]] with a FreudianExcuse or a FaceHeelTurn - they [[HatesBeingAlone really dislike loneliness]]. [[GoMadFromTheIsolation A lot]].

Melancholic characters care about the bigger picture (ItsAllMyFault can make an appearance there - melancholics are prone to mulling over their actions and whether they should have acted differently). They consider it important that their work is meaningful, and also have lots of [[ForScience scientific curiosity]]. A [[ActionFilmQuietDramaScene quiet drama scene]] is a good way to highlight Matt's goals, issues, and ultimate sense of function in the ensemble. Alternatively (for a more [[AntiHero antiheroic]] or downright villainous melancholic), give him some great personal wrong to {{r|evenge}}edress - look to [[Theatre/{{Hamlet}} the prince of Denmark]] and to [[Film/StarTrekIntoDarkness the new Khan]] [[note]][[Film/StarTrekIITheWrathOfKhan Old Khan]] was no slouch, either[[/note]] for pointers. As for melancholics on the side of the angels, [[Disney/{{Frozen}} Elsa of Arendelle]] is a good example - generally duty-conscious, contemplative, very private and paralysed by fear, but well able to unleash the drama.

People of Sanguine temperament are often {{the j|ester}}oker or TheMcCoy of the group: more lighthearted, carefree and optimistic. They provide moments of levity necessary in the work and urge the rest of the group forwards with their bright outlook on life. Wiki/TheOtherWiki also pegs them down as imaginative and artistic. Sarah is likely the glue that sticks the group together. She's the one with great dreams and plans, but may also be fairly naive (hence the [[BlowYouAway air]] association) and / or InnocentlyInsensitive. Almost always the absolute RedOni of the ensemble and more likely than not to be TheBigGuy. In addition to being protagonist material, her style of leadership is likely Charismatic.

Melancholics are [[AloofAlly more emotionally distant]], and more likely to notice the dark side of things. They are, however, organized and can do their job very well, mostly thanks to being more grounded and methodical - their element is [[DishingOutDirt earth]]. Matt is just as likely to be an EmotionlessGirl (well, boy) as he is to be AwesomeByAnalysis. He'll like to plan ahead, make arrangements and prepare for the worst, but don't expect him to go out of his way to be nice to others (except Paula) or spare anyone, even himself, the blame. He ''will'' probably care, though, [[HiddenHeartOfGold he just won't show it very much]]. This makes him a natural to be TheLeader (likely the Mastermind) or TheKirk.

Don't ignore the bigger picture. Melancholic characters care about doing the morally right thing (ItsAllMyFault can make an appearance there - melancholics are prone to mulling over their actions and whether they should have acted differently). They consider it important that their work is meaningful, and also have lots of [[ForScience scientific curiosity]]. A [[ActionFilmQuietDramaScene quiet drama scene]] is a good way to highlight Matt's goals, issues, and ultimate sense of function in the ensemble. Alternatively (for a more [[AntiHero antiheroic]] or downright villainous melancholic), give him some great personal wrong to {{r|evenge}}edress - look to [[Theatre/{{Hamlet}} the prince of Denmark]] and to [[Film/StarTrekIntoDarkness the new Khan]] [[note]][[Film/StarTrekIITheWrathOfKhan Old Khan]] was no slouch, either[[/note]] for pointers. As for melancholics firmly on the side of the angels, [[Disney/{{Frozen}} her royal majesty Elsa of Arendelle]] is a good example - throughly responsible despite the costs to her own happiness, very private and paralysed by moral fear, but well able to unleash the drama (look at that ice castle!).

Make it a challenge - a contest with high prizes is one way to do it, but for some cholerics bragging rights are prize enough. Or the warm, fuzzy feeling of having won! (Yeah!) Although, cholerics may have such high standards TheBGrade is a veritable catastrophe for them (we're looking at you, [[Series/{{Friends}} Monica Geller!]]) and they will move heaven and earth to stay [[PunctuatedForEmphasis The. Best]]. Alternatively, he might be OnlyInItForTheMoney (WellExcuseMePrincess) - see [[Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxy Rocket Racoon]]. Or, especially if he's (an aspiring) villain, for power. [[EvilLaugh Unlimited power!]] Especially think about the FinalBattle and the role Craig is going to play in it.

Make it {{fun|personified}}! Sanguine people like fun, especially if it involves goofing around with friends or making new ones (JoinsToFitIn may make an appearance). Of course, you can go the ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender'' route and get Sarah into a scrape while she's escaping her actual responsibilities. Just like Aang. Alternately, make that scrape dovetail into a [[MagneticHero massive recruiting drive]] that will help her allies through their inevitable LastStand. [[SelfDemonstrating/TheJoker Evil sanguines]] will usually do their stuff ForTheLulz, without philosophical consideration. Nice ones can be after ForHappiness, but not to the point of UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans - generally, sanguines just don't have the attention span to be TotalitarianUtilitarian dictators and will happily settle for a SmallStepsHero. Also, they're often (but not always) more interested in their personal happiness than the big picture - see [[Disney/{{Frozen}} Princess Anna of Arendelle.]] But if you absolutely have to [[MaddenIntoMisanthropy make them bad]] - they [[HatesBeingAlone really dislike loneliness]]. [[GoMadFromTheIsolation A lot]].

Make it {{fun|personified}}! Sanguine people like fun, especially if it involves goofing around with friends or making new ones (JoinsToFitIn may make an appearance). Of course, you can go the ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender'' route and get Sarah into a scrape while she's escaping her actual responsibilities. Just like Aang. Alternately, make that scrape dovetail into a [[MagneticHero massive recruiting drive]] that will help her allies through their inevitable LastStand. [[SelfDemonstrating/TheJoker Evil sanguines]] will usually do their stuff ForTheLulz, without philosophical consideration. Nice ones can be after ForHappiness, but not to the point of UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans - generally, sanguines just don't have the attention span to be TotalitarianUtilitarian dictators and will happily settle for a SmallStepsHero. Also, they're often (but not always) more interested in their personal happiness than the big picture - see [[Film/{{Frozen}} Princess Anna of Arendelle.]] But if you absolutely have to [[MaddenIntoMisanthropy make them bad]] - they [[HatesBeingAlone really dislike loneliness]]. [[GoMadFromTheIsolation A lot]].

Make it {{fun|personified}}! Sanguine people like fun, especially if it involves goofing around with friends or making new ones (JoinsToFitIn may make an appearance). Of course, you can go the ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender'' route and get Sarah into a scrape while she's escaping her actual responsibilities. Just like Aang. Alternately, make that scrape dovetail into a [[MagneticHero massive recruiting drive]] that will help her allies through their inevitable LastStand. [[SelfDemonstrating/TheJoker Evil sanguines]] will usually do their stuff ForTheLulz, without philosophical consideration. Nice ones can be after ForHappiness, but not to the point of UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans - generally, sanguines just don't have the attention span to be TotalitarianUtilitarian dictators and will happily settle for a SmallStepsHero. Also, they're often (but not always) more interested in their personal happiness than the big picture - see Anna in ''Film/{{Frozen}}''. But if you absolutely have to [[MaddenIntoMisanthropy make them bad]] - they [[HatesBeingAlone really dislike loneliness]]. [[GoMadFromTheIsolation A lot]].

Make it {{fun|personified}}! Sanguine people like fun, especially if it involves goofing around with friends or making new ones (JoinsToFitIn may make an appearance). Of course, you can go the ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender'' route and get Sarah into a scrape while she's escaping her actual responsibilities. Alternately, make that scrape dovetail into a [[MagneticHero massive recruiting drive]] that will help her allies through their inevitable LastStand. [[SelfDemonstrating/TheJoker Evil sanguines]] will usually do their stuff ForTheLulz, without philosophical consideration. Nice ones can be after ForHappiness, but not to the point of UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans - generally, sanguines just don't have the attention span to be TotalitarianUtilitarian dictators and will happily settle for a SmallStepsHero. But if you absolutely have to [[MaddenIntoMisanthropy make them bad]] - they [[HatesBeingAlone really dislike loneliness]]. [[GoMadFromTheIsolation A lot]].

* In many cases, Craig will be at the absolute the top of the list. Since she is probably their resident {{Cloudcuckoolander}}, Sarah may have problems understanding why this dour bloke feels and acts as he does.

Make it {{fun|personified}}! Sanguine people like fun, especially if it involves goofing around with friends or making new ones (JoinsToFitIn may make an appearance). Of course, you can go the ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender'' route and get Sarah into a scrape while she's escaping her actual responsibilities. Alternately, make that scrape dovetail into a [[MagneticHero massive recruiting drive]] that will help her allies through their inevitable LastStand. [[SelfDemonstrating/TheJoker Evil sanguines]] will usually do their stuff ForTheLulz, without philosophical consideration. Nice ones can be after ForHappiness, but not to the point of UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans - generally, sanguines just don't have the attention span to be TotalitarianUtilitarian dictators and will happily settle for a SmallStepsHero. But if you absolutely have to [[MaddenIntoMisanthropy make them bad]] - they [[HatesBeingAlone really dislike loneliness]]. [[GoMadFromTheIsolation A lot]].

Cholerics are energetic and task-bound, trading wild flights of fancy for a no-nonsense attitude. They are ambitious, sometimes HotBlooded, and attempt to take a position of a leader; they're also usually strong-willed, if not downright bull-headed, my-way-or-the-highway types. While cholerics tend to be practical and utilitarian, they can be carried away by their temper and have a [[HairTriggerTemper short fuse]] - they're not associated with [[PlayingWithFire fire]] for nothing. Besides being quick to anger, they can (and will) hold a grudge. Craig will probably be the type of a guy who despises long waits and urges the group forwards. He's likely not a people person, but can get a job done given the right [[MotivationIndex incentive]]. His style of leadership is likely Headstrong.

Don't ignore the bigger picture. Melancholic characters care about doing the morally right thing (ItsAllMyFault can make an appearance there - melancholics are prone to mulling over their actions and whether they should have acted differently). They consider it important that their work is meaningful, and also have lots of [[ForScience scientific curiosity]]. A [[ActionFilmQuietDramaScene quiet drama scene]] is a good way to highlight Matt's goals, issues, and ultimate sense of function in the ensemble. Alternatively (for a more [[AntiHero antiheroic]] or downright villainous melancholic), give him some great personal wrong to {{r|evenge}}edress - look to [[Theatre/{{Hamlet}} the prince of Denmark]] and to [[Film/StarTrekIntoDarkness the new Khan]] [[note]][[Film/StarTrekTheWrathOfKhan Old Khan]] was no slouch, either[[/note]] for pointers. As for melancholics firmly on the side of the angels, [[Disney/{{Frozen}} her royal majesty Elsa of Arendelle]] is a good example - throughly responsible despite the costs to her own happiness, very private and paralysed by moral fear, but well able to unleash the drama (look at that ice castle!).

People of Sanguine temperament are often {{the j|ester}}oker or TheMcCoy of the group: more lighthearted, carefree and optimistic. They provide moments of levity necessary in the work and urge the rest of the group forwards with their bright outlook on life. Wiki/TheOtherWiki also pegs them down as imaginative and artistic. Sarah is likely the glue that sticks the group together. She's the one with great dreams and plans, but may also be fairly naive (hence the [[BlowYouAway air]] association) and / or InnocentlyInsensitive. Almost always the absolute RedOni of the ensemble and more likely than not to be TheBigGuy. In addition to being protagonist material, her style of leadership is probably Charismatic.

Cholerics are energetic and task-bound, trading wild flights of fancy for a no-nonsense attitude. They are ambitious, sometimes HotBlooded, and attempt to take a position of a leader; they're also usually strong-willed, if not downright bull-headed, my-way-or-the-highway types. While cholerics tend to be practical and utilitarian, they can be carried away by their temper and have a [[HairTriggerTemper short fuse]] - they're not associated with [[PlayingWithFire fire]] for nothing. Besides being quick to anger, they can (and will) hold a grudge. Craig will probably be the type of a guy who despises long waits and urges the group forwards. He's likely not a people person, but can get a job done given the right [[MotivationIndex incentive]]. His style of leadership is probably Headstrong.

Melancholics are [[AloofAlly more emotionally distant]], and more likely to notice the dark side of things. They are, however, organized and can do their job very well, mostly thanks to being more grounded and methodical - their element is [[DishingOutDirt earth]]. Matt is just as likely to be an EmotionlessGirl (well, boy) as he is to be AwesomeByAnalysis. He'll like to plan ahead, make arrangements and prepare for the worst, but don't expect him to go out of his way to be nice to others (except Paula) or spare anyone, even himself, the blame. He ''will'' probably care, though, [[HiddenHeartOfGold he just won't show it very much]]. This makes him a natural to be TheLeader (probably the Mastermind) or TheKirk.

* If the issue is efficiency and / or seriousness, Sarah will incur his wrath. Matt isn't a natural [[ThePrankster practical joker]] and likely won't take kindly to Sarah's antics when he needs to get a job done. He will be the Bad Good Cop to her Good Bad Cop.

Don't ignore the bigger picture. Melancholic characters care about doing the morally right thing (ItsAllMyFault can make an appearance there - melancholics are prone to mulling over their actions and whether they should have acted differently). They consider it important that their work is meaningful, and also have lots of [[ForScience scientific curiosity]]. A [[ActionFilmQuietDramaScene quiet drama scene]] is a good way to highlight Matt's goal, issues, and ultimate sense of function in the ensemble. Alternatively (for a more [[AntiHero antiheroic]] or downright villainous melancholic), give him some great personal wrong to {{r|evenge}}edress - look to [[Theatre/{{Hamlet}} the prince of Denmark]] and to [[Film/StarTrekIntoDarkness the new Khan]] [[note]][[Film/StarTrekTheWrathOfKhan Old Khan]] is no slouch, either, but the new one - wow[[/note]] for pointers. As for melancholics firmly on the side of the angels, [[Disney/{{Frozen}} her royal majesty Elsa of Arendelle]] is a good example - throughly responsible despite the costs to her own happiness, very private and paralysed by moral fear, but well able to unleash the drama (look at that ice castle!).

Phlegmatics are good with people - a phlegmatic person will lend you a shoulder to cry on and listen to you. They are empathic and tolerant, but can be witty or joking as well, and will slide smoothly into any assembly - their element is [[MakingASplash water]]. They are, however, indecisive, and can compromise too much. Paula will be a calm presence of the group, likely a team medic, if such thing is necessary, and a good listener. If a villain is to change sides, she'll be the first to accept him, or even prompt him to switch sides. No matter what the scale for the other three, she is almost ''always'' the absolute BlueOni (and probably TheHeart) of the four. Long story short, she is the ensemble's natural peacekeeper and probably TheSpock. Her style of leadership is probably Levelheaded.

%% A TeamPet is another possibility. As in any story, its usefulness varies. If you put in only one, whom it belongs to depends on its personality and nature.

Make it {{fun|personified}}! Sanguine people like fun, especially if it involves goofing around with friends or making new ones (JoinsToFitIn may make an appearance). Of course, you can go the ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender'' route and get Sarah into a scrape while she's escaping her actual responsibilities. Alternatively, make that scrape dovetail into a [[MagneticHero massive recruiting drive]] that will help her allies through their inevitable LastStand. [[SelfDemonstrating/TheJoker Evil sanguines]] will usually do their stuff ForTheLulz, without philosophical consideration. Nice ones can be after ForHappiness, but not to the point of UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans - generally, sanguines just don't have the attention span to be TotalitarianUtilitarian dictators and will happily settle for a SmallStepsHero. But if you absolutely have to [[MaddenIntoMisanthropy make them bad]] - they [[HatesBeingAlone really dislike loneliness]]. [[GoMadFromTheIsolation A lot]].

Don't ignore the bigger picture. Melancholic characters care about doing the morally right thing (ItsAllMyFault can make an appearance there - melancholics are prone to mulling over their actions and whether they should have acted differently). They consider it important that their work is meaningful, and also have lots of [[ForScience scientific curiosity]]. A [[ActionFilmQuietDramaScene quiet drama scene]] is a good way to highlight Matt's goal, issues, and ultimate sense of function in the ensemble. Alternatively (for a more [[AntiHero antiheroic]] or downright villainous melancholic), give him some great personal wrong to {{r|evenge}}edress - look to [[Theatre/{{Hamlet}} the prince of Denmark]] and to [[Film/StarTrekIntoDarkness the new Khan]] [[note]][[Film/StarTrekTheWrathOfKhan Old Khan]] is no slouch, either, but the new one - wow[[/note]] for pointers. As for melancholics firmly on the side of the angels, [[Film/{{Frozen}} her royal majesty Elsa of Arendelle]] is a good example - throughly responsible despite the costs to her own happiness, very private and paralysed by moral fear, but well able to unleash the drama (look at that ice castle!).

Make it {{fun|personified}}! Sanguine people like fun, especially if it involves goofing around with friends or making new ones (JoinsToFitIn may make an appearance). Of course, you can go the ''WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender'' route and get Sarah into a scrape while she's escaping her actual responsibilities. Alternatively, make that scrape dovetail into a [[MagneticHero massive recruiting drive]] that will [[TheCavalry turn the tide for her partners at the climax]]. [[SelfDemonstrating/TheJoker Evil sanguines]] will usually do their stuff ForTheLulz, without philosophical consideration. Nice ones can be after ForHappiness, but not to the point of UtopiaJustifiesTheMeans - generally, sanguines just don't have the attention span to be TotalitarianUtilitarian dictators and will happily settle for a SmallStepsHero. But if you absolutely have to [[MaddenIntoMisanthropy make them bad]] - they [[HatesBeingAlone really dislike loneliness]]. [[GoMadFromTheIsolation A lot]].