~ Broad Personality Archetypes ~

These characters see themselves as the center of their universe (Self-Centered), craving attention.  They feel activities are wrapped around themselves and others should cater to their desires.  There are a few distinct qualities between the Self-Absorbed and Self-Expectant persons.

The even more selfish version of these people are Self-Expectant, believing that their mere existence deserves the admiration of others.  Even though Self-Expectant people lack appreciable contribution to the community, family or group, they see themselves much grander.  Their maladies – whether actual or perceived – are often used as excuses for their lesser contribution, and the need for others to give support.

In the view of Self-Expectant persons, what little they do is more important than what others may accomplish, and people must ensure to their comfort for that petty effort.  The Self-Expectant are Petty-Heisters, diminishing the efforts of others, should they even recognize the contribution at all.

Self-Absorbed/Expecting persons are competitive in possessions and attention.  Self-Absorbed may present a generous façade, though the observed generosity is self serving and they expect a stronger return for their effort.  Self-Expectant person will not have a generous side, no matter how it may benefit them.

Though these people may appear to be Empathetic, they are only going through the motions for the attention, but that’s as far as it would go.  They are usually too involved with their own progress then to be sympathetic to others.  Those others could get something the character didn’t, and that often creates the seat on this character’s role.

Could be self-righteous, if taken to a high pressuring level, where they force their views on others.

Feels they are better and others should follow their lead and direction, if greatly so, add supreme ego.

Glory seekers/hounds are Self-Absorbed Competitors who work to be better than others, or more often situate themselves to be around, so they could take credit (in part or full) of achievements done by others as though they were personally contributing.  True Competitors don’t need an audience or fanfare, though they still would be proud of the achievement and would like simple recognition.

Some become Socialites and Social Gardeners to form connections with people to satisfy their need for attention.  Many more become Activists, Philanthropists (if wealthy), Melodramatic, and Helpers/Nurturer to project themselves for people to see.

Strives for a better utopian society – or what they see as a better utopian society.  The social concept of a better world is a personal view and may be of other cultures they wish to integrate into their own or some concept they discovered or considered.

Idealists will be countered by most people of not understanding the vision placed before them.  Most people hold onto the ways their were raised and resist those who may counter those beliefs and elements their society, even as they complain of them themselves.  Others see idealists are Antisocial or disruptive to the tranquility of “normal peoples” live and wonder why they wish to change the way things are, since those without the vision are doing well within it.

Those against the Idealist may feel threatened by them, worrying of the their own loss in society, whether personal station, status, property, possessions or wealth.

Adapt to social normality, expecting others to do the same assisting leadership to maintain the other person’s position of authority and are not adaptive.  They will be members of organized groups (guilds, unions, churches, etc.), and comply to all aspects of the group.

     Because of the society nature, most Earthers fall within this archetype, becoming fully enculturated and indoctrinated into the group/society.  The people will also wonder why others do not fit into their sphere of like people, even considering those who are different as deviant.

      Though they may declare, “Each has their right to decide their own lives,” these people expect others to have more restricted lives, like they do, and should not interfere or to criticize what is normal.  It is fine for the conformist to criticize and interfere with the nonconformist, even  provoke fear and incarcerating them.  After all, those people are disruptive to society and need to be dealt with.

      Conformist will follow the doctrines of society, no matter who set them or why, shaping their behavior so to fit into the group, accepting the rules as proper doctrine.

      They may get into trouble, but wishes to do what is proper and will tend to not repeat the same miss missteps they had done.

      They may work to become leaders within the group, but they will always be managers of policy set before them.

      Self-Absorbed conformists have a greater sense of obligation to the group, and expect recognition for their efforts by the leadership and other members as being supportive to other members.

Aka Credit Hogs, these persons differs from Plagiarist, these persons claims credit of the efforts of others by justifying authority over it, often feeling it is a sign of good leadership, that it was their influence that made the achievement or some excuse.

      Heisters are not able to accept accomplishment of others, feeling they have to exceed everyone in all areas.  Other people’s contribution is of lesser value, rejecting or diminishing the work of others which they cannot claim as their own.

     Heisters are usually Highly Ambitious with fast pace Upward Mobile drives that leaves casualties in their wake.  This motivation would be an “empty ambition,” since there is no true personal contribution, relying on others to have the concepts (called advisers, consultants, etc.).  Heisters would need other people to manefest the concepts and yet others to progress them (workers, employees, etc.), declaring the process as good management.  They are counter to Natural Leader, though Procedural Officer would fit.

These persons have the capacity to function in the upper echelon of cultures, often displaying qualities of Domineering, Narcissist, Philanthropist and Self-absorbed.

These are just a few broad archetypes of personalities, and others will be presented as time progresses. In viewing these archetypes, consider people around you and how they behave.  You will find that many of the core and broad archetypes apply and you may be able to understand why they behave the way they do.