#character analysis.

Temperament: Choleric: “Someone with pure choleric temperament is usually a goal-oriented person. People with choleric personality type are very savvy, analytical, and logical. Extremely practical and straightforward, choleric people aren’t necessarily very good companions or particularly social. They dislike small talk and enjoy deep and meaningful conversations. They would rather be alone than in company of shallow, superficial people. Ideally, they want to spend time with people who have similar professional interests.”

Zodiac: January 7, Capricorn: “Capricorn is a sign that represents time and responsibility, and its representatives are traditional and often very serious by nature. These individuals possess an inner state of independence that enables significant progress both in their personal and professional lives. They are masters of self-control and have the ability to lead the way, make solid and realistic plans, and manage many people who work for them at any time. They will learn from their mistakes and get to the top based solely on their experience and expertise. Saturn is the ruling planet of Capricorn, and this planet represents restrictions of all kinds. Its influence makes these people practical and responsible, but also cold, distant and unforgiving, prone to the feeling of guilt and turned to the past.”

Chinese zodiac: 2139, Earth Dog: “The earth Dog is a very talented and perceptive person with many great skills in life. They are capable of going very far in their profession due to the fact that they are extremely efficient and proactive workers. The Earth Dog may seem to be quite reserved and quiet at times but they have a persuasive manner and usually reach their goals with the greatest of ease. …  If they feel they don’t have a purpose in life they will just drift along and not accomplish much. Dogs tend to worry a bit too much and see everything from a pessimist’s point of view. … The Dog is always admired by friends and colleagues but can be quite difficult to live with due to their high standards and changeable moods.”

Alignment: True Neutral: “A neutral character does what seems to be a good idea. They don’t feel strongly one way or the other when it comes to good vs. evil or law vs. chaos. Most neutral characters exhibit a lack of conviction or bias rather than a commitment to neutrality. Such a character thinks of good as better than evil -- after all, they would rather have good neighbors and rulers than evil ones. Still, they’re not personally committed to upholding good in any abstract or universal way. … True neutral characters are concerned with their own well-being and that of the group or organization which aids them. They may behave in a good manner to those that they consider friends and allies, and will only act maliciously against those who have tried to injure them in some way. For the rest, they do not care. They do not wish ill on those they do not know, but they also do not care when they hear of evil befalling them.”

Temperament: Phlegmatic: “Phlegmatics are naturally service-oriented. They are passive in both favorable and unfavorable environments. Phlegmatics are introverted, calm, unemotional, easygoing, indecisive, patient, and agreeable. They are slow to warm-up, but will be accommodating in the process. They are by far the easiest people with whom to get along—as long as you do not try to alter their routine or ask them to change. [...] They make good team players. They communicate a warm, sincere interest in others, preferring to have just a few close friends. Phlegmatics will be very loyal to their friends. They find it difficult to break long-standing relationships regardless of what the other person does or doesn’t do. However, once a relationship is broken, they seldom return.”

Zodiac: July 19, Cancer-Leo cusp: “Being born on the Cusp of Oscillation makes you a lover and a leader, helping you come across as both influential and commanding. Your natural empathy and genuine interest for others allows you to connect with people easily. [...] You are influenced by two drastically different signs, and it will take effort on your part to make these energies work together instead of against each other. Combining your care for others with your confidence in yourself will make you a successful leader who is deeply respected by your team, both at work and at home. You'll feel most fulfilled if you're devoting your time to helping others and making a positive difference.”

Chinese zodiac: 2119, Earth Rabbit: “The Earth Rabbit is a quiet person but is very wise and will do well with their life skills. They always set realistic aims that are not too far out of reach, and they are extremely hard workers. They can be quite persuasive and will experience little difficulty in getting other people to tie in with their plans. Their friends and colleagues always value their advice and think very highly of them. The Rabbit has many desirable qualities and is very careful in life. They are intellectual, polite and peaceful people. They dislike any sort of unpleasantness and will always try to steer clear of arguments and disputes. They will always be able to calm a bad situation down and maintain peace.”

Alignment: Neutral Good: “Neutral good value both personal freedom and adherence to laws. They feel that too many laws may unnecessarily restrict the freedom of good beings. They also believe that too much freedom may not protect society as a whole and encourage counterproductive divisions and in-fighting. They promote governments which hold broad powers, but do not interfere in the day-to-day lives of their citizens. These characters value life and freedom above all else, and despise those who would deprive others of them. Neutral good characters sometimes find themselves forced to work beyond the law, yet for the law, and the greater good of the people. They are not vicious or vindictive, but are people driven to right injustice. Neutral good characters always attempt to work within the law whenever possible, however. They will help those in need and work well alone or in a group. They respond well to higher authority until that authority attempts to use the law to hamper their ability to do good. They will follow the law unless more good can come from breaking the law.”

Myers-Briggs: ISFJ, the Defender: “The ISFJ personality type is quite unique, as many of their qualities defy the definition of their individual traits. Though possessing the Feeling (F) trait, ISFJs have excellent analytical abilities; though Introverted (I), they have well-developed people skills and robust social relationships; and though they are a Judging (J) type, ISFJs are often receptive to change and new ideas. As with so many things, people with the ISFJ personality type are more than the sum of their parts, and it is the way they use these strengths that defines who they are. ISFJs are true altruists, meeting kindness with kindness-in-excess and engaging the work and people they believe in with enthusiasm and generosity.”

Miscellaneous Headcanons

(Ongoing - feel free to hit me up if any of these spark your interest for thread purposes!)

Mitch doesn’t mind chore rotation, and actually enjoys the routine of it. He likes meal prep especially, having been something of a cooking enthusiast before D-Day, and sometimes the food is noticeably better or more interesting when he’s on that rotation.

He also has a preference for crusading, though not necessarily because he enjoys it (other than it being a chance to escape the monotony of the Colony for a time); Mitch does it because he endeavors to be a gentle, welcoming presence to survivors and earn their trust rather than trying to manhandle anyone into joining the colony.

Not one to buy a lot of things for himself, Mitch frequently has a surplus of credit allowance that he’ll donate to his students or housemates who need it, or use them to buy nicer supplies for his class. He doesn’t advertise this but word of mouth means plenty of people know he’s willing to help if someone is hard up.

A victim of bullying in grade school, Mitch has a zero-tolerance policy for such behavior amongst his students.

Mitch speaks very little about Adelle other than that he was married before D-Day and now he isn’t, leading to rumors that he lost his wife in the first Falling. He doesn’t intentionally further the assumptions but he also doesn’t bother to correct them. Asked point-blank, he’ll be evasive.

Knowing that alcoholism runs in his family, Mitch tends to avoid the stuff save for drinking in the occasional celebratory or social situation.

Mitch journals extensively and most of it the old-fashioned way, keeping no fewer than three going at a time.