Traits

Traits in the Obsidia Expansion enrich colonist identity by introducing psychological quirks, behavioral patterns, and unique conditions that influence how each character thinks, acts, and interacts with the world. Some offer clear advantages, others present risks or drawbacks-many define how stories unfold in your colony through emergent complexity and personality-driven events.

Name	Description	Effect	Conflicting Traits
Handyman	{PAWN_nameDef} is a natural {PAWN_pronoun}. {PAWN_nameDef} is smart and work harder than others.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Global Work Speed: +15\%}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Global Learning Factor: +15\%}}$	-
Trained	After many trainings, {PAWN_nameDef} learned how to use any weapon.	Requires pawn work tags: $\color{Orange}{\textsf{Violence}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Melee Dodge Chance: +8}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Shooting Accuracy: +8}}$	-
Nomad	{PAWN_pronoun}'s are used to eating less food and getting enough sleep faster than others.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Rest Rate Multiplier: x70\%}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Hunger Rate Factor: x70\%}}$	-
Spiritual	{PAWN_nameDef} has an unshakable will and body capable of withstanding any test.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Mental Break Threshold: -10\%}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Pain Shock Threshold: +25\%}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Global Work Speed: -10\%}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Global Learning Factor: -10\%}}$ $\color{Blue}{\textsf{Global Certainty Loss Factor: x25\%}}$	-
Proudly	{PAWN_nameDef} as a hero bathed in glory.	Requires pawn work tags: $\color{Orange}{\textsf{Violence}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Pawn Beauty: +5}}$ $\color{Blue}{\textsf{Market Value: +25\%}}$ $\color{Blue}{\textsf{Global Certainty Loss Factor: x25\%}}$	-
Unstable Catalyst	A volatile force stirs within {PAWN_nameDef}. When pushed to the edge, {PAWN_pronoun} may erupt with a surge of brilliance—or chaos. There is a 75% chance that a mental break will trigger a random Inspiration.	$\color{Red}{\textsf{Mental Break Threshold: +30\%}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{−8 Unstable thoughts}}$ (permanent) 75% chance of receiving the random mental inspiration after a mood-caused mental break.	Unstable Laborer Unstable Wanderer Unstable Marksman Unstable Trader Unstable Charmer Unstable Whisperer Unstable Surgeon Unstable Creator
Unstable Laborer	{PAWN_nameDef} pushes {PAWN_pronoun}self to extremes, chasing fleeting sparks of productivity at great mental cost. There is a 50% chance that a mental break will trigger a Work Frenzy.	$\color{Red}{\textsf{Mental Break Threshold: +15\%}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{−8 Unstable thoughts}}$ (permanent) 50% chance of receiving the mental inspiration "Work Frenzy" after a mood-caused mental break.	Unstable Catalyst Unstable Wanderer Unstable Marksman Unstable Trader Unstable Charmer Unstable Whisperer Unstable Surgeon Unstable Creator
Unstable Wanderer	Restless and unpredictable, {PAWN_nameDef} finds moments of clarity in rapid, purposeless motion. There is a 50% chance that a mental break will trigger a Go Frenzy.	$\color{Red}{\textsf{Mental Break Threshold: +15\%}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{−8 Unstable thoughts}}$ (permanent) 50% chance of receiving the mental inspiration "Go Frenzy" after a mood-caused mental break.	Unstable Catalyst Unstable Laborer Unstable Marksman Unstable Trader Unstable Charmer Unstable Whisperer Unstable Surgeon Unstable Creator
Unstable Marksman	In moments of instability, {PAWN_nameDef}'s focus sharpens, turning chaos into deadly precision. There is a 50% chance that a mental break will trigger a Shooting Frenzy.	Requires pawn work tags: $\color{Orange}{\textsf{Violence}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Mental Break Threshold: +15\%}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{−8 Unstable thoughts}}$ (permanent) 50% chance of receiving the mental inspiration "Shooting Frenzy" after a mood-caused mental break.	Unstable Catalyst Unstable Laborer Unstable Wanderer Unstable Trader Unstable Charmer Unstable Whisperer Unstable Surgeon Unstable Creator
Unstable Trader	{PAWN_nameDef}'s fractured mind occasionally strikes upon strokes of commercial genius. There is a 50% chance that a mental break will trigger a Inspired Trade.	Requires pawn work tags: $\color{Orange}{\textsf{Social}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Mental Break Threshold: +15\%}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{−8 Unstable thoughts}}$ (permanent) 50% chance of receiving the mental inspiration "Inspired Trade" after a mood-caused mental break.	Unstable Catalyst Unstable Laborer Unstable Wanderer Unstable Marksman Unstable Charmer Unstable Whisperer Unstable Surgeon Unstable Creator
Unstable Charmer	{PAWN_nameDef}'s erratic energy makes {PAWN_pronoun} strangely persuasive at the strangest times. There is a 50% chance that a mental break will trigger a Inspired Recruitment.	Requires pawn work tags: $\color{Orange}{\textsf{Social}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Mental Break Threshold: +15\%}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{−8 Unstable thoughts}}$ (permanent) 50% chance of receiving the mental inspiration "Inspired Recruitment" after a mood-caused mental break.	Unstable Catalyst Unstable Laborer Unstable Wanderer Unstable Marksman Unstable Trader Unstable Whisperer Unstable Surgeon Unstable Creator
Unstable Whisperer	{PAWN_nameDef}'s volatile aura oddly resonates with animals, if only for a moment. There is a 50% chance that a mental break will trigger a Inspired Taming.	Requires pawn work tags: $\color{Orange}{\textsf{Animals}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Mental Break Threshold: +15\%}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{−8 Unstable thoughts}}$ (permanent) 50% chance of receiving the mental inspiration "Inspired Taming" after a mood-caused mental break.	Unstable Catalyst Unstable Laborer Unstable Wanderer Unstable Marksman Unstable Trader Unstable Charmer Unstable Surgeon Unstable Creator
Unstable Surgeon	In a rare balance between madness and clarity, {PAWN_nameDef} performs medical miracles. There is a 50% chance that a mental break will trigger a Inspired Surgery.	Requires pawn work tags: $\color{Orange}{\textsf{Caring}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Mental Break Threshold: +15\%}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{−8 Unstable thoughts}}$ (permanent) 50% chance of receiving the mental inspiration "Inspired Surgery" after a mood-caused mental break.	Unstable Catalyst Unstable Laborer Unstable Wanderer Unstable Marksman Unstable Trader Unstable Charmer Unstable Whisperer Unstable Creator
Unstable Creator	From the storm in {PAWN_pronoun} mind, bursts of artistic brilliance emerge. There is a 50% chance that a mental break will trigger an Inspired Creativity.	Requires pawn work tags: $\color{Orange}{\textsf{Caring}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Mental Break Threshold: +15\%}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{−8 Unstable thoughts}}$ (permanent) 50% chance of receiving the mental inspiration "Inspired Creativity" after a mood-caused mental break.	Unstable Catalyst Unstable Laborer Unstable Wanderer Unstable Marksman Unstable Trader Unstable Charmer Unstable Whisperer Unstable Surgeon
Golden Soul	There’s something exceptional in {PAWN_nameDef} - a golden spark of talent in every endeavor.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Shooting: +2}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Melee: +2}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Construction: +2}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Mining: +2}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Cooking: +2}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Plants: +2}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Animals: +2}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Crafting: +2}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Artistic: +2}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Medicine: +2}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Social: +2}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Intellectual: +2}}$	Faded Spark
Faded Spark	Once full of promise, {PAWN_nameDef} now walks a dimmer path, struggling to meet expectations.	$\color{Red}{\textsf{Shooting: -2}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Melee: -2}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Construction: -2}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Mining: -2}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Cooking: -2}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Plants: -2}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Animals: -2}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Crafting: -2}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Artistic: -2}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Medicine: -2}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Social: -2}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Intellectual: -2}}$	Golden Soul
Vein Whisperer	{PAWN_nameDef} extracts riches with uncanny precision, though never in a hurry.	Requires pawn work tags: $\color{Orange}{\textsf{Mining}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Mining: +3}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Mining Speed: -15\%}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Mining Yield: +25\%}}$	Tunnel Dancer
Tunnel Dancer	{PAWN_nameDef} digs fast and fearlessly, but often leaves value behind.	Requires pawn work tags: $\color{Orange}{\textsf{Mining}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Mining: +3}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Mining Speed: +25\%}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Mining Yield: -15\%}}$	Vein Whisperer
Careful Chef	{PAWN_nameDef} values safety and quality in every meal, even if it takes a little longer.	Requires pawn work tags: $\color{Orange}{\textsf{Cooking}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Cooking: +3}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Cooking Speed: -3}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Food Poison Chance: -25\%}}$	Blazing Cook
Blazing Cook	Quick in the kitchen, {PAWN_nameDef} favors speed over caution.	Requires pawn work tags: $\color{Orange}{\textsf{Cooking}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Cooking: +3}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Cooking Speed: +4}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Food Poison Chance: +15\%}}$	Careful Chef
Gentle Harvester	{PAWN_nameDef} nurtures every crop with care, but tends the fields at a measured pace.	Requires pawn work tags: $\color{Orange}{\textsf{Plants}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Plants: +3}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Plant Work Speed: -15\%}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Plant Harvest Yield: +25\%}}$	Swift Planter
Swift Planter	{PAWN_nameDef} digs fast and fearlessly, but often leaves value behind.	Requires pawn work tags: $\color{Orange}{\textsf{Plants}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Plants: +3}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Plant Work Speed: +25\%}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Plant Harvest Yield: -15\%}}$	Gentle Harvester
Careful Handler	{PAWN_nameDef} takes time to care for animals properly, often gathering more from each creature.	Requires pawn work tags: $\color{Orange}{\textsf{Animals}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Animals: +3}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Animal Gather Speed: -15\%}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Animal Gather Yield: +25\%}}$	Efficient Handler
Efficient Handler	{PAWN_nameDef} works quickly when gathering from animals, but may leave some resources behind.	Requires pawn work tags: $\color{Orange}{\textsf{Animals}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Animals: +3}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Animal Gather Speed: +25\%}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Animal Gather Yield: -15\%}}$	Careful Handler
Noble Blood	{PAWN_nameDef} heir to an ancient and noble family. The presence of {PAWN_pronoun} gives an innate talent for psy abilities.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Psychic Sensitivity: +30\%}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Neural Heat Recovery Rate: +0.05}}$	-
Monk	{PAWN_nameDef} finds unusual clarity in stillness, drawing power from every moment of reflection.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Psychic Sensitivity: +30\%}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Meditation Psyfocus Gain: +30\%/day}}$	-
Psy-Warrior	Battle comes naturally to {PAWN_nameDef}, whose strikes carry both physical strength and psychic force.	Requires pawn work tags: $\color{Orange}{\textsf{Violence}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Psychic Sensitivity: +30\%}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Melee Hit Chance: +4}}$	-
Psy-Marksman	{PAWN_nameDef}'s aim is guided by both steady hands and a sharpened psychic sense.	Requires pawn work tags: $\color{Orange}{\textsf{Violence}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Psychic Sensitivity: +30\%}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Shooting Accuracy: +4}}$	-
Ardent Preacher	{PAWN_nameDef} spreads beliefs with burning zeal—but sometimes burns too hot, even for {PAWN_pronoun}self.	Requires pawn work tags: $\color{Orange}{\textsf{Social}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Conversion Power: +25\%}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Ideoligion Spread Chance: +25\%}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Mental Break Threshold: +15\%}}$	Quiet Soul
Quiet Soul	Calm and steady, {PAWN_nameDef} rarely stirs conflict—but struggles to inspire deep conviction in others.	Requires pawn work tags: $\color{Orange}{\textsf{Social}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Conversion Power: -25\%}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Ideoligion Spread Chance: -25\%}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Mental Break Threshold: -15\%}}$	Ardent Preacher
Lawbringer	With a gaze like a loaded rifle, {PAWN_nameDef} brings order to chaos—but the burden of justice weighs heavy.	Requires pawn work tags: $\color{Orange}{\textsf{Social}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Arrest Success Chance: +25\%}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Suppression Power: +25\%}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Mental Break Threshold: +15\%}}$	Soft-spoken Deputy
Soft-spoken Deputy	{PAWN_nameDef} keeps the peace with a light touch, avoiding conflict—but lacks the grit to lay down the law.	Requires pawn work tags: $\color{Orange}{\textsf{Social}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Arrest Success Chance: -25\%}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Suppression Power: -25\%}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Mental Break Threshold: -15\%}}$	Lawbringer
Netrunner	{PAWN_nameDef} flows through firewalls and protocols like water—faster than most can blink.	Requires pawn work tags: $\color{Orange}{\textsf{Intellectual}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Hacking Speed: +100\%}}$	Cyber Tinker Script Kiddie Terminal Hazard
Cyber Tinker	Curious and clever, {PAWN_nameDef} can pull systems apart and put them back better than before—most of the time.	Requires pawn work tags: $\color{Orange}{\textsf{Intellectual}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Hacking Speed: +50\%}}$	Netrunner Script Kiddie Terminal Hazard
Script Kiddie	{PAWN_nameDef} knows just enough to poke at systems—but lacks the chops to crack the real code.	Requires pawn work tags: $\color{Orange}{\textsf{Intellectual}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Hacking Speed: -50\%}}$	Netrunner Cyber Tinker Terminal Hazard
Terminal Hazard	When {PAWN_nameDef} touches a console, it’s only a matter of time before something breaks—badly.	Requires pawn work tags: $\color{Orange}{\textsf{Intellectual}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Hacking Speed: -100\%}}$	Netrunner Cyber Tinker Script Kiddie
Mech Fan	{PAWN_nameDef} is a big fan of mechanoids. As a {PAWN_pronoun} can control a larger number of mechanoids.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Mech Control Groups: +1}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Mech Bandwidth: +3}}$	-
Mechtech Instinct	{PAWN_nameDef} works with mechanoids as if born to it, quickly building, tuning, and restoring every mech.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Mech Work Speed Offset: +25\%}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Mech Gestation Speed: +25\%}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Mech Repair Speed: +25\%}}$	-
Ritual Master	Rituals energize {PAWN_nameDef}, who executes them with precision and passion.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Psychic Ritual Quality Offset: +25\%}}$	Ceremonial Adept Unsteady Speaker Reluctant Vessel
Ceremonial Adept	{PAWN_nameDef} performs rituals efficiently and without hesitation.	$\color{Green}{\textsf{Psychic Ritual Quality Offset: +15\%}}$	Ritual Master Unsteady Speaker Reluctant Vessel
Unsteady Speaker	Rituals don’t come naturally to {PAWN_nameDef}, who often falters in rhythm.	$\color{Red}{\textsf{Psychic Ritual Quality Offset: -15\%}}$	Ritual Master Ceremonial Adept Reluctant Vessel
Reluctant Vessel	{PAWN_nameDef} resents the sacred rites and performs them poorly.	$\color{Red}{\textsf{Psychic Ritual Quality Offset: -25\%}}$	Ritual Master Ceremonial Adept Unsteady Speaker
Deep Catcher	{PAWN_nameDef} fishes with care and focus, often reeling in more with every cast.	Requires pawn work tags: $\color{Orange}{\textsf{Animals}}$ Requires pawn work tags: $\color{Orange}{\textsf{Violent}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Animals: +3}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Fishing Speed: -15\%}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Fishing Yield: +25\%}}$	Quick Hook
Quick Hook	{PAWN_nameDef} casts fast and often, though some fish may slip the hook.	Requires pawn work tags: $\color{Orange}{\textsf{Animals}}$ Requires pawn work tags: $\color{Orange}{\textsf{Violent}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Animals: +3}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Fishing Speed: +25\%}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Fishing Yield: -15\%}}$	Deep Catcher
Ace Pilot	Born to fly, {PAWN_nameDef} turns even the most stubborn ship into a dancing starbird.	Requires pawn work tags: $\color{Orange}{\textsf{Intellectual}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Intellectual: +2}}$ $\color{Green}{\textsf{Piloting Ability: +30\%}}$	Clumsy Flier
Clumsy Flier	Every time {PAWN_nameDef} touches the controls, someone checks the escape pods-just in case.	Requires pawn work tags: $\color{Orange}{\textsf{Intellectual}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Intellectual: -2}}$ $\color{Red}{\textsf{Piloting Ability: -30\%}}$	Ace Pilot