༉˚*ೃ 𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐔𝐓𝐄𝐒.

i compiled a list of all the positive character traits i could find! i hope this comes useful in creating your character (remember to always balance them out with flaws!) or identify what attributes your character has! it also might be interesting to see what traits you identify with (i know a lot of my characters have exaggerated traits i either value or see in myself).

also, remember that it's great when attributes are turned into flaws! eg. your character's loyalty may put them in unnecessary danger (eg. ned stark, jon snow); your character's kindness and mercy may be their downfall. something that a person upholds as a positive trait is always great to have turned on them.

traits are characteristics or distinguishing qualities belonging to a person that are formed by a person's behaviour, personal beliefs, and attitude towards others. everyone has good and bad character traits. traits are formed by genetics, environment, how you are raised, quality of life, milestones and significant moments, friends and family (those you surround yourself with), and trauma. 

accessible   ━   friendly and easy to talk to. approachable .

adaptable   ━   able to adjust to new conditions .

adventurous   ━   willing to take risks or to try out new methods, ideas, or experiences .

affable   ━   friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to. pleasant .

affectionate   ━   readily feeling or showing fondness or tenderness. loving, caring .

agreeable   ━   quite enjoyable and pleasurable. pleasant .

ambitious   ━   having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed. determined .

amicable   ━   characterized by friendliness and absence of discord. friendly, good-natured .

amusing   ━   one who causes laughter and provides entertainment; humorous .

articulate   ━   having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently. eloquent .

balanced   ━   having no emotion too strong or too weak; stable. balanced in skills .

benevolent   ━   well-meaning and kindly .

brave   ━   ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage .

bright   ━   intelligent and quick-witted .

brilliant   ━   exceptionally clever or talented .

broad-minded  ━   tolerant or liberal in one's views and reactions; not easily offended .

capable   ━   able to achieve efficiently whatever one has to do; competent .

captivating   ━   capable of attracting and holding interest; charming .

careful   ━   one who makes sure to avoiding potential danger, mishap, or harm; cautious .

caring   ━   someone who often displays kindness and concern for others .

charming   ━   very pleasant or attractive .

clear-headed   ━   alert and thinking logically and coherently .

clever   ━   quick to understand, learn, and devise or apply ideas; intelligent .

compassionate   ━   feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others .

confident   ━   feeling or showing confidence in oneself or one's abilities or qualities .

conscientious   ━   wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly .

considerate   ━   careful not to inconvenience or harm others .

courageous   ━   not deterred by danger or pain; brave .

courteous   ━   polite, respectful, or considerate in manner .

creative   ━   someone who uses their imagination or original ideas to create something. is partial to thinking creatively .

curious   ━   eager to know or learn something. goes peeking around in places they shouldn't .

daring   ━   adventurous or audaciously bold .

decent   ━   conforming with generally accepted standards of respectable or moral behaviour .

decisive   ━   having or showing the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively .

dependable   ━   trustworthy and reliable.

determined   ━   possessing or displaying resolve. being set on something .

dignified   ━   having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect .

diligent   ━   having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties .

diplomatic   ━   having or showing an ability to deal with people in a sensitive and tactful way .

disciplined   ━   showing a controlled form of behaviour or way of working .

discreet   ━   careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment .

dynamic   ━   positive in attitude and full of energy and new ideas .

easy-going   ━   relaxed and tolerant in attitude or manner .

educated   ━   having been educated. informed .

efficient   ━   good at working in a well-organized and competent way .

eloquent   ━   fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing. articulate, expressive.

empathetic   ━   showing an ability to understand and share the feelings of another .

encouraging   ━   giving someone support or confidence; supportive .

energetic   ━   showing or involving great activity or vitality .

enthusiastic   ━   having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. ready to leap into things .

exuberant   ━   full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness .

fair   ━   someone who treats people equally without favouritism or discrimination .

faithful   ━   remaining loyal and steadfast .

fearless   ━   showing a lack of fear. brave, courageous .

firm   ━   showing resolute determination and strength of character .

flexible   ━   ready and able to change so as to adapt to different circumstances .

focused   ━   directing a great deal of attention, interest, or activity towards a particular aim. concentrated .

forgiving   ━   ready and willing to forgive .

frank   ━   open, honest, and direct in speech or writing, especially when dealing with unpalatable matters. direct .

friendly   ━   kind and pleasant .

funny   ━   someone who causes laughter or amusement; humorous .

generous   ━   showing a readiness to give more of something, especially money, than is strictly necessary or expected .

gentle   ━   having or showing a mild, kind, or tender temperament or character .

genuine   ━  sincere, honest, truthful .

gracious   ━   courteous, kind, and pleasant, especially towards someone of lower social status. courteous, polite .

gregarious   ━   fond of company; sociable .

hard-working   ━   tending to work with energy and commitment; diligent .

helpful   ━   giving or ready to give help .

heroic   ━   having the characteristics of a hero or heroine; admirably brave or determined .

honest   ━   free of deceit; truthful and sincere .

humble   ━   having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's importance .

humorous   ━   causing laughter and amusement; comic. having or showing a sense of humour .

idealistic   ━   characterized by idealism; unrealistically aiming for perfection. visionary .

imaginative   ━   having or showing creativity or inventiveness .

impartial   ━  treating all rivals or disputants equally. unbiased, unprejudiced .

incisive   ━   intelligently analytical and clear-thinking .

independent   ━   free from outside control; not subject to another's authority .

innovative   ━   introducing new ideas; original and creative in thinking .

insightful   ━  having or showing an accurate and deep understanding; perceptive .

intelligent   ━   having or showing intelligence, especially of a high leve l.

intuitive   ━   using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning; instinctive .

inventive   ━   having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally . 

invulnerable   ━   impossible to harm or damage .

keen   ━   having or showing eagerness or enthusiasm .

kind   ━   having or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature .

liberal   ━   willing to respect or accept behaviour or opinions different from one's own; open to new ideas .

logical   ━   characterized by or capable of clear, sound reasoning .

lovable   ━   inspiring or deserving love or affection .

loving   ━   feeling or showing love or great care .

loyal   ━   giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution .

magnanimous   ━   generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person .

mature   ━   having reached a stage of mental or emotional development characteristic of an adult. sensible, level-headed .

meticulous   ━   showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise .

modest   ━   unassuming in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements .

neat   ━   habitually tidy, smart, or well organized .

obedient   ━   complying or willing to comply with an order or request; submissive to another's authority .

objective   ━   not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts .

open   ━   one who's thoughts and feelings are unconcealed; frank and communicative .

optimistic   ━   hopeful and confident about the future .

orderly   ━   well behaved .

organised   ━   someone who is always prepared and makes arrangements for events in the future .

original   ━   an eccentric or unusual person .

passionate   ━   having, showing, or caused by strong feelings or beliefs .

patient   ━   able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious .

peaceful   ━   inclined to avoid conflict. attempts to make peace .

perceptive   ━   having or showing sensitive insight .

persistent   ━   continuing firmly or obstinately in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition .

personable   ━   having a pleasant appearance and manner .

persuasive   ━   good at persuading someone to do or believe something through reasoning or the use of temptation .

pioneering   ━   someone who invents new ideas or methods .

placid   ━   not easily upset or excited. calm, tranquil .

plucky   ━   having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties .

polished   ━   refined, sophisticated, or elegant .

polite   ━   having or showing behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people.

powerful   ━   having great power or strength. having control and influence over people and events. having a strong effect on people's feelings or thoughts.

practical   ━   sensible and realistic in their approach to a situation or problem.

precise   ━   exact, accurate, and careful about details .

principled   ━   acting in accordance with morality and showing recognition of right and wrong .

profound   ━   having or showing great knowledge or insight .

protective   ━   intended to protect someone or something. having or showing a strong wish to protect someone or something .

prudent   ━   acting with or showing care and thought for the future .

quick-witted   ━   showing or characterized by an ability to think or respond quickly and effectively .

quiet   ━  mild and reserved by nature .

rational   ━   able to think sensibly or logically. based on or in accordance with reason or logic .

relaxed   ━   free from tension and anxiety .

reliable   ━   consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted .

reserved   ━   quiet; slow to reveal emotion or opinions .

resourceful   ━   having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties .

responsible   ━   having an obligation to do something, or having control over or care for someone, as part of one's job or role. morally accountable for one's behaviour. capable of being trusted .

responsive   ━   reacting quickly and positively .

romantic   ━   readily demonstrating feelings of love .

scrupulous   ━   careful, thorough, and extremely attentive to details .

secure   ━  feeling confident and free from fear or anxiety .

self-confident   ━   trusting in one's abilities, qualities, and judgement .

self-disciplined   ━   the ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weaknesses .

selfless   ━  concerned more with the needs and wishes of others than with one's own; unselfish. self-sacrificing, puts others first .

sensible   ━   possessing or displaying prudence. practical, realistic .

sensitive   ━   easily offended or upset. in touch with emotions .

shy   ━   nervous or timid in the company of other people .

sincere   ━   saying what they genuinely feel or believe; not dishonest or hypocritical .

skilful   ━   having or showing skill .

sociable   ━   willing to talk and engage in activities with other people; friendly .

solid   ━   dependable; reliable .

spontaneous   ━   does things in a sudden impulse or inclination and without premeditation or external stimulus .

sporting   ━   fair and generous in one's behaviour or treatment of others, especially in a contest .

stable   ━   sane and sensible; not easily upset or disturbed .

steadfast   ━   resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering .

stoic   ━  a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining .

straightforward   ━   honest, direct and frank .

strong   ━   having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks. not easily disturbed, upset, or affected .

suave   ━   charming, confident, and elegant (especially of a man) .

subtle   ━   making use of clever and indirect methods to achieve something .

sympathetic   ━   feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy .

tasteful   ━   showing good aesthetic judgement or appropriate behaviour .

thorough   ━    does everything with great care and completeness .

thoughtful   ━   showing consideration for the needs of other people .

tidy   ━   inclined to keep things or one's appearance neat and in order .

tolerant   ━   showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviour that one does not necessarily agree with .

tough   ━   able to endure hardship or pain. having the confidence and determination to cope in difficult situations .

unassuming   ━   not pretentious or arrogant; modest .

uncomplaining   ━   not complaining; resigned .

understanding   ━   sympathetic awareness or tolerance. compassionate .

upright   ━   strictly honourable or honest .

versatile   ━   able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities .

vivacious   ━   attractively lively and animated (especially of a woman) .

warm   ━   having or showing enthusiasm, affection, or kindness .

well-read   ━   having a lot of knowledge from reading widely; knowledgeable .

well-rounded   ━   having a personality that is fully developed in all aspects .

willing   ━   ready, eager, or prepared to do something .

wise   ━   having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgement .

witty   ━  showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humour .