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FAQ - Personality Traits of a Dragon, as told by a Dragon
11 years ago
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Vaisz
Pride
We are incredibly proud, and extremely vane creatures, and are often extremely absorbed and obsessed with things that make us look good, either physically or from a position of status. We are often very competitive, and absolutely abhor any situation that makes us look bad, or ruffles our pride. As a result, we generally can't stand losing an argument, except perhaps to another dragon who we also quite respect… which admittedly doesn't happen very often.
Sensitivity
We are notorious for being very sensitive and passionate individuals. There are few who can match the romanticism of a dragon, or the intensity of the spectrum of our emotions. Almost everything said to us has an effect on us, and so it is very often that the first few words an individual shares with a dragon can come to define what that dragon thinks of them forever more. We are easily hurt, easily offended, and easily infuriated; but when all is said and done there is no one who can be more romantic or loving than a dragon.
Competence
We are notorious for being extremely competent in one way or another. Often because of how sensitive we are, and also related to our vanity, we relish receiving praise from others, and being able to feel proud about something we have done. The surest way to please a dragon is to make us feel like we've done a good job, to stroke our ego and show that you acknowledge how awesome we really are!
Solitude
We are not the most warm and bubbly and friendly bunch. Often because of our vanity, we just spend so much energy on ourselves that there isn't much left for dealing with other people. But it's also because we are very moody and sensitive, so dealing with the masses is more often than not stressful. We also find it irritating to be around people who are just so much less competent than we are!
Wit
Going back to the very roots of our lore, we are very well known for our wit. Spending so much time alone gives as a lot of time to think, and our sensitivity and pride make us rather sharp tongued. In general, the only individuals who can outsmart a dragon are fellow dragons; or at least those are the only individuals whom a dragon will actually listen to and admit defeat to. Regardless, dragons are incredibly clever and conniving individuals. We are notoriously tricky but also very adept at anything relating to humor!
Unpredictability
We are very impetuous, more often than not, so it is pointless to even attempt to predict our actions. In some ways this is on purpose, because we derive pleasure from how smart it makes us feel to surprise others. In other ways, it's simply because we are, again, very vane and self-centered. We generally expect others to follow us and deal with wherever we choose to haphazardly wander.
Stubbornness
When a dragon makes up his mind, forget about trying to change it. We are stubborn beyond words, and by the time we come to a conclusion on something, there is little that can break that conclusion apart from ourselves, or on very rare occasion, another dragon. This can make us very frustrating to deal with (your problem, of course), but it also makes us a great friend. If we pledge our loyalty to you, then you can count on us sticking with you through anything.
***NOTE: These traits are for WESTERN dragons, who I consider to be dragons. No offense intended, but I consider eastern dragons to be more fae or spirit than dragon. I MEAN COME ON. You FLOAT places! lol.***
VaiszPride
We are incredibly proud, and extremely vane creatures, and are often extremely absorbed and obsessed with things that make us look good, either physically or from a position of status. We are often very competitive, and absolutely abhor any situation that makes us look bad, or ruffles our pride. As a result, we generally can't stand losing an argument, except perhaps to another dragon who we also quite respect… which admittedly doesn't happen very often.
Sensitivity
We are notorious for being very sensitive and passionate individuals. There are few who can match the romanticism of a dragon, or the intensity of the spectrum of our emotions. Almost everything said to us has an effect on us, and so it is very often that the first few words an individual shares with a dragon can come to define what that dragon thinks of them forever more. We are easily hurt, easily offended, and easily infuriated; but when all is said and done there is no one who can be more romantic or loving than a dragon.
Competence
We are notorious for being extremely competent in one way or another. Often because of how sensitive we are, and also related to our vanity, we relish receiving praise from others, and being able to feel proud about something we have done. The surest way to please a dragon is to make us feel like we've done a good job, to stroke our ego and show that you acknowledge how awesome we really are!
Solitude
We are not the most warm and bubbly and friendly bunch. Often because of our vanity, we just spend so much energy on ourselves that there isn't much left for dealing with other people. But it's also because we are very moody and sensitive, so dealing with the masses is more often than not stressful. We also find it irritating to be around people who are just so much less competent than we are!
Wit
Going back to the very roots of our lore, we are very well known for our wit. Spending so much time alone gives as a lot of time to think, and our sensitivity and pride make us rather sharp tongued. In general, the only individuals who can outsmart a dragon are fellow dragons; or at least those are the only individuals whom a dragon will actually listen to and admit defeat to. Regardless, dragons are incredibly clever and conniving individuals. We are notoriously tricky but also very adept at anything relating to humor!
Unpredictability
We are very impetuous, more often than not, so it is pointless to even attempt to predict our actions. In some ways this is on purpose, because we derive pleasure from how smart it makes us feel to surprise others. In other ways, it's simply because we are, again, very vane and self-centered. We generally expect others to follow us and deal with wherever we choose to haphazardly wander.
Stubbornness
When a dragon makes up his mind, forget about trying to change it. We are stubborn beyond words, and by the time we come to a conclusion on something, there is little that can break that conclusion apart from ourselves, or on very rare occasion, another dragon. This can make us very frustrating to deal with (your problem, of course), but it also makes us a great friend. If we pledge our loyalty to you, then you can count on us sticking with you through anything.
***NOTE: These traits are for WESTERN dragons, who I consider to be dragons. No offense intended, but I consider eastern dragons to be more fae or spirit than dragon. I MEAN COME ON. You FLOAT places! lol.***
Jace
On the nail!