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Character Virtues, Flaws and Biases

Roll 3 × D20 to determine a character’s virtue, flaw, and cognitive bias.

Virtues

Roll 1d20

Roll Virtue Definition
1DiligentShowing care and effort in one’s work
2HonestTruthful and sincere
3EmpatheticUnderstanding and compassionate
4CharismaticHaving a compelling personality
5CourageousBrave and confident
6OptimisticHopeful and positive
7HumbleModest and respectful
8CreativeImaginative and inventive
9AnalyticalUsing logic and reason to solve problems
10ResourcefulAble to find solutions to problems
11RespectfulTreating others with consideration
12PatientAble to wait calmly for what is needed
13CuriousEager to learn and explore
14PerseveringAble to persist through challenges
15ThoughtfulConsiderate and deliberate
16AdaptableAble to adjust to new circumstances
17DiplomaticAble to handle difficult situations with tact
18IndependentAble to work effectively on one’s own
19ResponsibleReliable and accountable
20DecisiveAble to make decisions quickly and confidently

Flaws

Roll 1d20

Roll Flaw Definition
1ArrogantHaving an exaggerated sense of importance
2ImpulsiveActing without thinking
3JudgmentalMaking negative assumptions
4TimidLacking confidence in oneself
5ImpatientLacking patience and tolerance
6PessimisticExpecting the worst
7StubbornUnwilling to change one’s mind
8InflexibleUnwilling to change or adapt
9DisorganizedLacking order and structure
10NaiveLacking in experience or wisdom
11RashActing without considering the consequences
12OverbearingOverly controlling or domineering
13InattentiveLacking focus or concentration
14DistractedUnable to concentrate or stay on task
15CarelessLacking attention to detail
16InconsistentLacking reliability or consistency
17UntrustworthyLacking in reliability or honesty
18ControllingOverly dictatorial or oppressive
19ImpulsiveActing without considering the consequences
20IndecisiveUnable to make decisions

Biases

Roll 1d20

Roll Bias Definition
1ConfirmationInterpreting information to confirm beliefs
2AttributionOveremphasizing personal explanations
3Self-ServingFavoring one’s own interests
4Status QuoResisting change and innovation
5GroupthinkConforming to the opinions of others
6FramingInterpreting information in a biased way
7NegativityFocusing on the negative
8AnchoringRelying too heavily on initial information
9OverconfidenceHaving excessive confidence in oneself
10Sunk CostPersisting in a failing course of action
11AvailabilityOverestimating the likelihood of events
12StereotypingMaking assumptions based on group membership
13Selective PerceptionInterpreting information to fit beliefs
14Illusory CorrelationPerceiving a relationship where none exists
15Outcome BiasJudging a decision based on its outcome
16Hindsight BiasOverestimating the predictability of past events
17Anchoring & AdjustmentRelying too heavily on initial information and failing to adjust for new information
18Conjunction FallacyOverestimating the likelihood of multiple events occurring simultaneously
19Curse of KnowledgeAssuming others have the same information
20EgocentricFocused on one’s own interests or perspective to the exclusion of others
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