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1	An '''Introverted''' character is one who, while not necessarily being shy, is still far from the most social person you will ever meet. They prefer [[IWorkAlone working alone]], or, if they have to work with others, prefer small groups, and probably will not be the leader. They're often portrayed as more intellectual than their more extroverted counterparts, though this isn't always the case. Also, while they're less likely to actually show their emotions, they probably feel just as much as said extroverted counterparts (which can result in some [[DidYouThinkICantFeel very]] [[ArmorPiercingQuestion withering]] rants if they're pushed too far).
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3	The short version: An introvert gains energy by being alone, and expends it by being in large groups of people. In Myers-Briggs parlance, they are I's. They tend to be either [[FourTemperamentEnsemble melancholic or phlegmatic]] and the BlueOni.
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5	From a psychological standpoint, there exist four flavors of introversion: social introvert, thinking introvert, anxious introvert, and restrained introvert. The first three are defined by why they don't fancy socializing with big groups of people (respectively it drains their emotional energy too quickly, it forces them to get out of their rich inner lives, and causes them too much anxiety) whereas the last is more about their preference of going through things more thoroughly which burns them out. This classification takes into account sets of traits scientists often use under the umbrella term of "introvert" and stems from [[http://scottbarrykaufman.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Grimes_Jennifer_O_201005_MA.pdf this]] study (see [[https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/beautiful-minds/what-kind-of-introvert-are-you here]] for a summary in layman terms).
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7	Compare SolitaryTropes and ShynessTropes. Contrast ExtraversionTropes. For the TropeMaker and TropeCodifier, consult UsefulNotes/CarlJung.
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11	!!Tropes associated with Introverts:
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13	* AbsentMindedProfessor: He's brilliant yet he pays little thought to the world around him, including his people skills.
14	* AloofAlly: That person who's on your team, but does not seem too keen on working with or getting attached to anybody on the team.
15	* AloofBigBrother: He's social towards everyone except his younger sibling.
16	* AloofDarkHairedGirl: She's tall, beautiful, dark-haired, and admired by many but is distant and doesn't associate with people much.
17	* BadassBookworm: Geniuses can kick ass.
18	* BewareTheQuietOnes: Probably not a good idea to treat this person as an easy target, they may be more dangerous than you think.
19	* {{Bookworm}}: One of the most common types of introverts in media is the kind who spends more time reading than socializing.
20	* BrokenBird: Sometimes, a person can become withdrawn from great trauma.
21	* BroodingBoyGentleGirl: The ByronicHero and TheHeart.
22	* CityInABottle: This place is so isolated from the world that the residents don't even ''realize'' that there's an outside world.
23	* CreepyLonerGirl: A socially-awkward girl with a disheveled appearance and gloomy disposition.
24	* CuteBookworm: Genius with a very cute demeanor.
25	* DefrostingIceQueen: When an aloof introverted character warms up over time.
26	* DidYouThinkICantFeel: Even the most asocial of people still have feelings.
27	* EatingLunchAlone: When by choice.
28	* EmotionlessGirl: That girl who rarely if ever emotes, which hampers her ability to form attachments with others.
29	* FirstFriend: A loner manages to make one friend.
30	* FriendlessBackground: When by choice.
31	* HatesSmallTalk: This person isn't too keen on casual conversation.
32	* TheHermit: Character chooses to be alone, often to the point of isolating from society.
33	* HermitGuru: Wise old man lives in an isolated land.
34	* HiddenElfVillage: An entire community of people who decided to isolate themselves from the rest of the world.
35	* {{Hikikomori}}: This person shuts themselves away from the world due to anxiety or lack of social skills.
36	* HotLibrarian: Librarians are depicted as sexy.
37	* IceQueen: Female characters with a cold disposition tend to be introverted.
38	* ImNotHereToMakeFriends: Introverts are more concerned about winning a game than socializing.
39	* IncriminatingIndifference: Showing little emotion makes you a prime suspect.
40	* IndividualityIndex: An index of tropes related to individualism or individualistic behaviors and traits.
41	* IneffectualLoner: When introversion gets you nowhere in life.
42	* IntelligenceEqualsIsolation: Being smart prevents you from relating to other people from your peer group, which in turn makes it very hard to make friends.
43	* IntrovertedCatPerson: Introverts tend to enjoy the company of pet cats.
44	* IWorkAlone: Introverts prefer working by themselves over being a part of a group.
45	* LeaveMeAlone: Asking someone to leave you alone so you can solve your own problems.
46	* LonersAreFreaks: When being an introvert earns you suspicion and criticism.
47	* LonersWillStayAlone: Someone who's stuck in a lonely and asocial cycle and is likely to stay that way.
48	* MadMathematician: Mathematicians are completely insane.
49	* MisunderstoodLonerWithAHeartOfGold: Since LonersAreFreaks, he's assumed to be evil because he has no friends but he's actually quite harmless once you get to know him.
50	* MrImagination: They tend to get so caught up in their imaginary world that they neglect the real world and real people.
51	* NoSocialSkills: Since introverts get less social contact, they are less practiced at it.
52	* NotSoStoic: When a normally serious or stoic character displays obvious emotions.
53	* TheQuietOne: They don't say much, often tend to not get involved in conversations with others.
54	* ReclusiveArtist: Keeps to themselves despite being a renowned artist.
55	* RichReclusesRealm: A private domain bought and/or built by a super-rich recluse.
56	* ScaryLibrarian: Librarians are downright intimidating.
57	* SeriouslyScruffy: When a character doesn't go out and interact with people enough to warrant being clean-shaven.
58	* ShrinkingViolet: This person is severely lacking in both social skills and confidence.
59	* TheShutIn: The character almost never leaves their house for any number of reasons, many being involuntary.
60	* ShyShelledAnimal: Animals who have shells are depicted as timid or introverted.
61	* SmallSecludedWorld: Character who's sheltered from the world and limited contact with the outsiders.
62	* TheSnarkKnight: The snarkiest characters tend to keep to themselves more often than not.
63	* TheSpock: The logical intellectual.
64	* TheStoic: Introverts tend to show little to no emotion.
65	* StoicWoobie: Stoic character suffers a fate that makes them sympathetic to the audience.
66	* SugarAndIcePersonality: Appearing cold in personality when actually being a sweetheart tends to alienate people from you.
67	* TroubledFetalPosition: Character suffers a breakdown that causes them to sit in a troubled position with no regard for reality.
68	* UsedToBeMoreSocial: The character was once a social butterfly, but is now less sociable.
69	* TheWonka: An authority figure who's usually impressive due to their eccentricity.
70	* ZenSurvivor: Character gains wisdom through suffering.
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