特质

特质反映了一个角色的性格、能力、声誉、事迹、癖好和身体特征。特质能够通过事件和教育获得或失去，而且某些特质能够遗传给后代。特质影响着角色方方面面，从属性到别人对他的看法。大多数特质会影响某些事件的结果，或者会在事件中给予额外的选项。

教育特质

成年后角色会获得一种基于其教育重心的教育特质。教育特质给予一项技能加成，同时提升每月在该特质相关的生活方式中获得的经验。

技能	特质	加成	经验	描述
外交	天真的绥靖者	+2	+10%	这位天真的绥靖者多少受过一些外交教育，然而无论对自己或周围的人常造成些尴尬
	合格的谈判者	+4	+20%	这位合格的谈判者常能成功解决事端，只不过这是出于运气还是外交能力就不好说了。
	魅力非凡的说客	+6	+30%	雄辩说辞与外交细节的大师，这位魅力非凡的说客是一位杰出的外交家。
	幕后操控人	+8	+40%	对外交细节了如指掌，这位幕后操控人是此类艺术的大师。
军事	鲁莽的战士	+2	+10%	这位鲁莽的战士受过兵法方面的教育，但是更可能伤害自己而非敌人。
	坚强的战士	+4	+20%	这位坚强的战士在军事事务中拥有一些实力，但仍然有许多东西要学。
	优秀战术家	+6	+30%	这位优秀战术家是一名可靠的指挥官、令人畏惧的战士，以军事技巧闻名。
	天才军事家	+8	+40%	战场是这位天才军事家的领域，而且没有军事事务超出其知识。
管理	放荡的浪子	+2	+10%	这位放荡的浪子受过财政教育，学习现金流动，但不幸的是，他们学到的流动只有一个方向……
	节俭的职员	+4	+20%	这位节俭的职员可以胜任投资和内政，但依然会犯财政艺术中的常见失误。
	财富创造者	+6	+30%	这位财富创造者对一切财政相关事物都拥有敏锐的嗅觉，也是一股不可忽视的内政力量。
	点石成金者	+8	+40%	在财政艺术中，接连的成功伴随着这位点石成金者，对这种艺术的掌握不可争辩。
谋略	业余阴谋家	+2	+10%	业余阴谋家接受过一些关于谋略艺术的教育，但是他们还是对此一窍不通。
	浮夸的欺诈师	+4	+20%	这位浮夸的欺诈师受过密谋训练，但是还有很多要学，现在错误和失误是常态。
	暗中策划者	+6	+30%	这位暗中策划者是密谋、操控和隐秘的大师。
	难以捉摸的影子	+8	+40%	这位难以捉摸的影子堪当密谋大师，全身被秘密笼罩，无人能及。
学识	尽责的书吏	+2	+10%	尽管专注于学识教育训练，这位尽责的书吏在这个领域中几乎毫无才能——不过至少识字……
	有见地的思想家	+4	+20%	这位有见地的思想家精于大多数神学理论，但可惜的是似乎缺乏实践能力和钻研精神。
	明睿的智者	+6	+30%	这位明睿的智者对神学、哲学和一切高深的学问都有深刻的见解。
	哲学大师	+8	+40%	这位哲学大师对一切高深学问拥有异乎寻常的洞见。
勇武	笨手笨脚的扈从	+1	0	严格来说，这个笨手笨脚的扈从是个骑士，但已经忘掉了自己正式训练中的大部分内容。
	自信的骑士	+2	0	这位自信的骑士熟悉其文化中的传统战斗方式，甚至曾经在青年时就参加过几场针对一些桀骜不驯的农民的战斗。
	令人敬畏的方旗骑士	+3	0	令人敬畏的方旗骑士甚至在成年之前就开始率领部队和与盗匪作战，身经百战，成长为意志坚定的斗士。
	著名勇士	+4	0	著名勇士声名卓著、广受尊敬、甚至被整个领地敬畏，是其文化中战士训练的楷模。

个性特质

Personality traits are the traits that represent a character the most and impact if and how much  Stress a character receives for actions and decisions that match violate these traits. For AI characters it also determines how resistant they are to another character's  Dread. Characters tend not to have more than 3 personality traits. While personality traits can change it is very difficult to do so.

Each personality trait has an opposite trait and usually characters with opposite personality traits will have lowered  Opinion of each other. A character cannot have two opposing traits.

特质		角色效果	胆量	AI效果	特质		角色效果	胆量	AI效果
	勇敢	+2 军事 +3 勇武 +5 封臣好感度 +10 吸引好感度 +10 相同特质好感度 −10 相反特质好感度 +100% 在战斗的死亡概率	+200	+20 精力 +20 社交力 −20 理性		怯懦	−50% 在战斗的死亡概率 +20 相同特质好感度 −2 军事 −3 勇武 −5 封臣好感度 −10 吸引好感度	−200	+10 理性 −20 精力 −20 社交力
	冷静	+1 外交 +1 谋略 +10% 压力失去 +10% 计谋发现概率 +50% 恐怖值消逝 +10 相同特质好感度 −10 相反特质好感度	−20	+75 理性 −10 精力 −10 仇恨		暴怒	+2 军事 +20 自然恐怖值 −1 外交 −1 谋略	+35	+20 仇恨 +10 精力 −20 同情 −35 理性
	忠贞	+2 学识 −25% 生育力 +10 相同特质好感度 −10 相反特质好感度		+20 荣誉 +10 精力 +10 狂热 −20 贪婪 −20 社交力		色欲	+2 谋略 +25% 生育力 +10% 勾引计谋强度 +10 相同特质好感度 −10 相反特质好感度 −50% 无性恋概率		+35 社交力 +20 贪婪 +10 精力 −10 荣誉 −10 狂热
	安于现状	+2 学识 +10% 压力失去 +10 对封臣的好感 +20 对领主的好感 +20 相同特质好感度 −1 谋略	−50	+10 荣誉 −10 社交力 −10 仇恨 −10 狂热 −50 精力 −75 贪婪		野心勃勃	+1 外交 +1 军事 +1 管理 +1 谋略 +1 学识 +1 勇武 +25% 压力获得 −15 对领主的好感 −15 相同特质好感度	+50	+75 精力 +75 贪婪 +20 社交力 +10 狂热 −20 荣誉
	勤勉	+1 外交 +1 军事 +1 管理 +1 谋略 +1 学识 +20% 压力获得 +10 相同特质好感度 −10 相反特质好感度	+35	+75 精力 +20 理性 +10 仇恨		懒惰	+15% 压力失去 −1 外交 −1 谋略 −1 管理 −1 军事 −1 学识	−20	+10 贪婪 −10 同情 −10 社交力 −10 仇恨 −50 精力
	多变	+1 外交 +20% 阴险计谋阻力 −2 管理	+20	−20 荣誉 −20 理性 −20 仇恨		固执	+3 管理 −5 领主好感度 −5 封臣好感度 疾病抵抗力（健康）： 轻微增益		+50 荣誉 +50 仇恨 −10 理性
	宽宏大量	+2 外交 +1 学识 −2 谋略 +15 囚犯好感度 +10 相同特质好感度 −10 相反特质好感度		+50 同情 +20 荣誉 +10 理性 −10 精力 −200 仇恨		睚眦必报	+2 谋略 +2 勇武 +15% 恐怖值 +15 对仇敌的阴谋成功概率 −2 外交		+200 仇恨 +10 精力 −10 荣誉 −10 理性 −20 同情
	慷慨	+3 外交 −10% 每月收入 −15 相反特质好感度		+35 同情 +20 荣誉 +10 社交力 −200 贪婪		贪婪	+15% 每月收入 −2 外交		+200 贪婪 −10 荣誉 −20 同情
	合群	+2 外交 +5 吸引好感度 +15% 私人计谋强度 +10 相同特质好感度	+20	+200 社交力 +35 同情		害羞	+2 学识 +15% 阴险计谋阻力 +15 相同特质好感度 −2 外交 −5 吸引好感度 −15% 私人计谋强度	−20	−10 仇恨 −10 狂热 −200 社交力
	诚实	+2 外交 −4 谋略 +10 相同特质好感度 −10 相反特质好感度	+10	+50 荣誉 +20 社交力 +10 同情		狡诈	+4 谋略 −2 外交 −10 相反特质好感度	−10	+10 理性 −10 同情 −50 荣誉
	谦卑	+0.5 每月虔诚 +10 对领主的好感 +10 对封臣的好感 +10 神职人员好感度 −15 相反特质好感度		+20 同情 +20 荣誉 −10 精力 −50 贪婪		傲慢	+1 每月威望 −5 对封臣的好感 −5 对领主的好感 −15 相反特质好感度	+35	+20 贪婪 +20 社交力 +10 精力 −20 同情 −20 荣誉 −20 理性
	公正	+2 管理 +1 学识 −3 谋略 +5 封臣好感度 +10 相同特质好感度 −10 相反特质好感度		+200 荣誉 +20 理性 +10 仇恨 +10 狂热		专断	+3 谋略 +15 自然恐怖值 −50% 压力获得 −2 管理 −1 学识 −5 封臣好感度	+10	−10 同情 −10 狂热 −20 理性 −200 荣誉
	耐心	+2 学识 +10 阴险计谋阻力 +5 封臣好感度 +5 领主好感度 −15 相反特质好感度	−20	+35 理性 +10 仇恨 −10 精力		急躁	+20% 每月威望 +15% 阴险计谋强度 −2 学识 −5 封臣好感度 −5 领主好感度 −15 相反特质好感度	+20	+10 精力 −10 仇恨 −35 理性
	节制	+2 管理 +10 相同特质好感度 −10 相反特质好感度 健康： 轻微增益		+10 精力 −10 仇恨 −35 贪婪		暴食	+10% 压力失去 −2 管理 −5 吸引好感度 −10 相反特质好感度 +10 相同特质好感度		+35 贪婪 −10 精力
	轻信他人	+2 外交 −2 谋略 +15 对领主的好感 +15 对封臣的好感 +15 敌方阴谋的成功概率		+50 荣誉 +50 社交力 +20 同情 −20 理性 −20 仇恨		多疑	+3 谋略 +25% 恐怖值 +10% 计谋发现概率 −25 敌方私人计谋的成功概率 −1 外交 +100% 压力获得 −10 封臣好感度		+20 仇恨 −10 同情 −20 荣誉 −20 理性 −50 社交力
	狂热	+2 军事 +20% 每月虔诚 +15 相同特质好感度 −10 相反特质好感度 −35 不同信仰的好感度 +20% 信仰的改信花费		+200 狂热 +20 精力 −20 理性		愤世嫉俗	+2 外交 +2 谋略 −20% 信仰的改信花费 +10 相同特质好感度 −10 相反特质好感度 −20% 每月虔诚		+50 理性 −10 同情 −20 精力 −200 狂热
	慈悲	+2 外交 +5 吸引好感度 −15 相反特质好感度 −2 谋略 −15 自然恐怖值 +100% 恐怖值消逝		+200 同情 +50 荣誉 +50 社交力 −20 贪婪		冷酷	+2 谋略 −20% 暴政 +25% 恐怖值 +25% 恐怖值消逝 −2 外交 −5 吸引好感度 −5 至亲好感		+10 理性 −10 社交力 −50 荣誉 −200 同情
						虐待狂	+2 谋略 +4 勇武 +35 自然恐怖值 −10 大众好感 可以针对自己的孩子启用阴谋		−75 荣誉 −200 同情

先天特质

Congenital traits have a very small chance to appear upon birth and can be inherited by a character's descendants, especially if both parents have the same trait. Congenital traits are marked with a white aura.

Trait		Effects	Caused by inbreeding	Description
File:Trait depressed 1.png	Melancholic	−1 Diplomacy −1 Martial −1 Stewardship −1 Intrigue −10% Fertility Moderate Health Penalty		This character has a hard time seeing the good in life.
File:Trait lunatic genetic.png	Lunatic	+10% Hostile Scheme Resistance +10 Same Trait Opinion −10 Attraction Opinion −10 Vassal Opinion Minor Health Penalty		Plagued by hallucinations, delusions and disorganized thoughts, this character struggles to distinguish between what is real and what is not.
File:Trait possessed genetic.png	Possessed	+10% Monthly Learning lifestyle Experience +15 Same Trait Opinion −10 Attraction Opinion Moderate Health Penalty		The sudden changes in emotion, awareness and ability that this character experiences can only be explained by spirits inhabiting their body.
	Fecund	+50% Fertility +5 Years Life Expectancy		This character is fruitful and fertile.
	Albino	+15 Natural Dread +10 Same Trait Opinion −10 General Opinion		With their white hair and red eyes, this character strikes fear in many.
	Lisping	+10 Same Trait Opinion −5 Attraction Opinion −2 Diplomacy		This character has trouble pronouncing certain sounds.
	Stuttering	+10 Same Trait Opinion −2 Diplomacy		Finishing a sentence quickly is not this character's strong suit.
	Pure-blooded	+10% Fertility −50% Inbreeding Chance Small Health Boost		This character is of a pure bloodline.
	Giant	+6 Prowess +5 Vassal Opinion +10 Tribal Ruler Opinion +20 Same Trait Opinion −5 Attraction Opinion Minor Health Penalty		Others have to crane their necks, and rein in awe, as this character walks by.
	Scaly	+10 Natural Dread +10 Same Trait Opinion −10 Vassal Opinion −30 Attraction Opinion −20% Fertility		This character is covered in scaly patches of skin.
	Club-footed	+10 Same Trait Opinion −10 Attraction Opinion −2 Prowess		This character is cursed with twisted feet and an unsightly walk.
	Dwarf	+20 Same Trait Opinion −20 Attraction Opinion −4 Prowess		This character is afflicted by a genetic disorder that stunts their growth.
	Hunchbacked	+10 Same Trait Opinion −30 Attraction Opinion −10 Vassal Opinion −2 Prowess		This character is weighted down by the curse of a humpback.
	Sterile	−50% Fertility		This character's loins are utterly unable to give life.
	Wheezing	−10 Vassal Opinion Tiny Health Penalty		This character is cursed to spend their life coughing and wheezing.
	Spindly	−1 Prowess −10 Attraction Opinion Minor Health Penalty		This character's limbs are long and knobby.
	Bleeder	−10 Vassal Opinion Severe Health Penalty		Any kind of wound might prove fatal to this character since their sanguine humors are in a hurry to escape their body.

Leveled traits

The following Congenital traits come in multiple levels. A leveled Congenital trait has a 50% chance to increase in level if both parents have the same trait. The name of some leveled traits depends on the character's gender.

Trait chain	Negative level 3 effects	Negative level 2 effects	Negative level 1 effects	Positive level 1 effects	Positive level 2 effects	Positive level 3 effects
Beauty	Hideous −3 Diplomacy −30 Attraction Opinion −30% Fertility	Ugly −2 Diplomacy −20 Attraction Opinion −20% Fertility	Homely −1 Diplomacy −10 Attraction Opinion −10% Fertility	Comely +1 Diplomacy +10 Attraction Opinion +10% Fertility Slower Portrait Aging	Attractive/Pretty (f)/Handsome (m) +2 Diplomacy +20 Attraction Opinion +20% Fertility Slower Portrait Aging	Beautiful +3 Diplomacy +30 Attraction Opinion +30% Fertility Slower Portrait Aging
Intelligence	Imbecile −8 Diplomacy −8 Martial −8 Stewardship −8 Intrigue −8 Learning −30% Monthly Lifestyle Experience	Stupid −4 Diplomacy −4 Martial −4 Stewardship −4 Intrigue −4 Learning −20% Monthly Lifestyle Experience	Slow −2 Diplomacy −2 Martial −2 Stewardship −2 Intrigue −2 Learning −10% Monthly Lifestyle Experience	Quick +1 Diplomacy +1 Martial +1 Stewardship +1 Intrigue +1 Learning +10% Monthly Lifestyle Experience	Intelligent +3 Diplomacy +3 Martial +3 Stewardship +3 Intrigue +3 Learning +20% Monthly Lifestyle Experience	Genius +5 Diplomacy +5 Martial +5 Stewardship +5 Intrigue +5 Learning +30% Monthly Lifestyle Experience
Physique	Feeble −6 Prowess −10 Attraction Opinion Severe Health Penalty	Frail −4 Prowess −5 Attraction Opinion Moderate Health Penalty	Delicate −2 Prowess Minor Health Penalty	Hale +2 Prowess +5 Attraction Opinion Small Health Boost	Robust +4 Prowess +10 Attraction Opinion Medium Health Boost	Divine/Amazonian (f)/Herculian (m) +8 Prowess +15 Attraction Opinion Huge Health Boost

身体特质

Trait		Character effects	AI effects	Description
	Shrewd	+2 Diplomacy +2 Martial +2 Stewardship +2 Intrigue +2 Learning	+50 Rationality	Life has taught this character the value of good judgement and sharp wit.
	Strong	+4 Prowess Medium Health Boost	+20 Energy	Though training and perseverance, this character has been granted a strong body.
	Scarred	+0.1 Monthly Prestige +5 Attraction Opinion		Visibly wearing the memories of battles or accidents, this character is noticeably scarred.
	Dull	−2 Diplomacy −2 Martial −2 Stewardship −2 Intrigue −2 Learning	−50 Rationality	It has been a long time since this character's mind had any exercise.
	Weak	−4 Prowess −10 Attraction Opinion −10 Vassal Opinion Moderate Health Penalty	−20 Energy	This character's body is on the decline.
	One-Eyed	+1 Learning +10 Dread −2 Prowess −5 Attraction Opinion +100% Likelihood of capture or death in Battle	−10 Energy	This character only has one eye.
	One-Legged	+1 Learning −10 Dread −4 Prowess −10 Attraction Opinion +100% Likelihood of capture or death in Battle	−10 Energy	This character only has one leg.
	Disfigured	−4 Diplomacy −20% Fertility −20 Attraction Opinion +100% Likelihood of capture or death in Battle	−20 Sociability	This character is hideously disfigured.
	Eunuch	−20 Attraction Opinion Can not have children Can not inherit titles May not marry	−20 Energy	This character has been intentionally castrated.

生活方式特质

Lifestyle traits can be obtained through either the final perk of each Lifestyle tree of as a result of Lifestyle Decisions.

Trait		Character effects	AI effects	Requirements	Description
	August	+2 Diplomacy +1 Martial +1 Monthly Prestige	+20 Energy	Finishing the August Diplomacy perk tree	The August is honored as a true ruler, worthy of the empires of old!
	Diplomat	+3 Diplomacy +20 Independent Ruler Opinion +25% Personal Scheme Power	+20 Energy +20 Sociability	Finishing the Diplomat Diplomacy perk tree	The Diplomat navigates the perilous waters of social interactions deftly, and achieves their goals with dazzling charisma and conviction while mediating between the highest rulers of the land.
	Patriarch / Matriarch	+10 House Opinion +15 Close Family Opinion +20% Fertility +20% Stress Loss	+20 Energy +20 Sociability	Finishing the Family Hierarch Diplomacy perk tree	A person who is truly dedicated to their family, and the prosperity of their House.
	Gallant	+2 Martial +4 Prowess +20% Monthly Prestige +20 Attraction Opinion	+35 Boldness +20 Honor +20 Sociability	Finishing the Gallant Martial perk tree	True nobility comes not only from one's blood, but from actions tempered by a spirit like gleaming steel.
	Overseer	+2 Martial +2 Stewardship +50% Monthly Control Growth	+20 Rationality	Finishing the Overseer Martial perk tree	The guidance, firmness of hand, and authority ensure problems are solved properly.
	Strategist	+1 Diplomacy +3 Martial +25% Enemy Fatal Casualties Cross water without Advantage loss	+30 Rationality	Finishing the Strategist Martial perk tree	The Strategist is a dedicated student of of the art of war, capable of turning any situation to their advantage.
	Administrator	+1 Diplomacy +3 Stewardship +5 Vassal Opinion	+20 Rationality +10 Energy	Finishing the Administrator Stewardship perk tree	To organize, administrate, and raise efficiency - the Administrator will get it done.
	Architect	+2 Stewardship −15% Building and Holding Construction Time −10% Building and Holding Gold Cost	+10 Energy +5 Rationality	Finishing the Architect Stewardship perk tree	The works of an experienced builder will stand for centuries.
	Avaricious	+2 Stewardship +15% Holding Taxes	+30 Greed +20 Energy −20 Honor −20 Rationality −30 Compassion	Finishing the Avaricious Stewardship perk tree	Gold, gold, gold! Can there be any higher calling, and goal more noble, than the pursuit of wealth?
	Schemer	+5 Intrigue +25% Hostile Scheme Power	−20 Honor	Finishing the Schemer Intrigue perk tree	The Schemer lives to understand and manipulate the things that drive other people - and exploit them!
	Seducer	+3 Intrigue +20% Fertility +40 Attraction Opinion	+20 Sociability −10 Honor	Finishing the Seducer Intrigue perk tree	It is not difficult to desire. The true challenge is to be desired.
	Torturer	+4 Prowess +50% Dread gain +25% Hostile Scheme Resistance +10% Levy Size	+20 Boldness +20 Vengefulness −30 Honor	Finishing the Torturer Intrigue perk tree	Inflicting pain. Holding someone's life in your hands. This is true power.
	Scholar	+5 Learning +15% Monthly Development Growth +10 Hostile Scheme Success Chance +10 Personal Scheme Success Chance	+30 Rationality	Finishing the Scholar Learning perk tree	Philosophy, nature, and knowledge. Understanding the world is the only way to rule it.
	Theologian	+3 Learning +20% Monthly Piety	+20 Zeal +10 Rationality	Finishing the Theologian Learning perk tree	Divinity holds the answer to every question, from what resides in the hearts of men, to the mysteries of life.
	Whole of Body	+25% Fertility −25% Stress Gain Medium Health Boost	+20 Energy	Finishing the Whole of Body Learning perk tree	Know yourself, know your limitations, and know the full extent of your reach.
	Celibate	+1 Monthly Piety +10 Clergy Opinion −10 Opposite Trait Opinion Can not have children	+30 Zeal −35 Sociability	Embrace Celibacy decision	This character has sworn themselves to celibacy.

Leveled traits

The following Lifestyle traits can be obtained and reinforced as a result of Lifestyle events.

Trait chain		Level 1 effects	Level 2 effects	Level 3 effects
	Blademaster	Aspiring Blademaster +3 Prowess Small Disease Resistance Health Boost	Blademaster +6 Prowess Medium Disease Resistance Health Boost	Legendary Blademaster +12 Prowess Huge Disease Resistance Health Boost
	Hunter	Novice Hunter +2 Prowess +10% Stress Loss	Hunter +4 Prowess +15% Stress Loss	Master Hunter +6 Prowess +20% Stress Loss
	Mystic	Wise Woman (f)/Wise Man (m) +1 Learning	Mystic +2 Learning	Miracle Worker +4 Learning
	Reveler	Eager Reveler +2 Diplomacy +1 Intrigue +10 Same Trait Opinion	Famous Reveler +3 Diplomacy +2 Intrigue +15 Same Trait Opinion	Legendary Reveler +4 Diplomacy +3 Intrigue +20 Same Trait Opinion
	Physician	Novice Physician +1 Learning Small Disease Resistance Health Boost	Physician +2 Learning Medium Disease Resistance Health Boost	Renowned Physician +4 Learning Huge Disease Resistance Health Boost

将领特质

Commander traits give various bonuses to armies led by a character with such traits.

Trait		Effect	Description
	Aggressive Attacker	+25% Enemy Fatal Casualties	Nothing will sate the Aggressive Attacker but the blood of their enemies.
	Flexible leader	−50% Enemy Defensive Advantage	The Flexible leader knows how to reduce the Advantage defending armies get from fortifications, terrain, rivers and strait crossings.
	Forder	Crosses water without Advantage penalties	The Forder is at home close to water and will suffer no Advantage penalty in battles when disembarking from ships or attacking across straits or rivers.
	Holy Warrior	+10 Faith Hostility Advantage	Burning with religious fervor, the Holy Warrior will not rest until all Heathens are defeated.
	Logistician	+100% Supply Duration	If there is one thing the Logistician knows, it is how to make supplies last - and last well.
	Military Engineer	−30% Siege Phase Time	With extensive knowledge of siege engines and defensive capabilities, the Military Engineer will not be kept at bay.
	Organizer	+25% || Movement Speed −20% Retreat Losses	In capable hands, a well organized army can swiftly outmaneuver the enemy in any situation.
	Reaver	+100% Raid Speed −75% Hostile County Attrition	The Reaver knows one thing above all else; this is as far as the enemy goes.
	Unyielding Defender	−25% Friendly Fatal Casualties	The Unyielding Defender knows one thing above all else; this is as far as the enemy goes.
	Cautious Leader	+4 Minimum Battle Roll −2 Maximum Battle Roll	The Cautious Leader is careful not to take any unnecessary risk in battles, but does so at the cost of potential gain.
	Reckless	+6 Maximum Battle Roll −4 Minimum Battle Roll	If there is an advantage to be had, the Reckless is sure to seize it.
	Forest Fighter	+5 Advantage in Forest and Taiga terrain	Where some see forests as obstacles, the Forest Fighter sees opportunity.
	Open Terrain Expert	+4 Advantage in Farmlands, Plains and Steppe terrain	Open fields and vast spaces are where the Open Terrain Expert feels at home, and they are swift to take advantage of this in battle.
	Rough Terrain Expert	+4 Advantage in Hills, Mountains and Wetlands terrain	Difficult terrain can be a powerful tool for those able to utilize it to gain the upper hand in battle.
	Desert Warrior	+5 Advantage in Desert, Desert Mountains, Drylands and Oasis terrain No Desert Supply Limit Penalty	The punishing sun and beating heat of the desert is no foe to the Desert Warrior.
	Jungle Stalker	+6 Jungle Advantage −50% Jungle Attrition No Jungle Supply Limit Penalty	The lush forest of any jungle is an ally to the Jungle Stalker.

Criminal traits

Criminal traits may be accepted, shunned or considered criminal depending on the Doctrines or Tenets of a Faith.

Trait		Effects	Deciding factor	Description
	Adulterer	+10 Same Trait Opinion	Male Adultery doctrine Female Adultery doctrine	This character has violated the sanctity of marriage by copulating with another.
	Fornicator	+10 Same Trait Opinion	Male Adultery doctrine Female Adultery doctrine	This character has copulated outside of wedlock.
	Deviant	+25% Stress Loss +35 Same Trait Opinion	Deviancy doctrine	This character has an... ecletic and unconventional taste.
	Dynastic Kinslayer	−5 Dynasty Opinion	Kinslaying doctrine	This character has committed the sin of murdering a dynasty member.
	Familial Kinslayer	−5 Dynasty Opinion −5 Close Family Opinion	Kinslaying doctrine	This character has slain a member of their extended family.
	Kinslayer	−5 Dynasty Opinion −10 Close Family Opinion	Kinslaying doctrine	This character is known for having slain close kin.
	Incestuous	+20 Same Trait Opinion	Consanguinity doctrine	This character is known for having sexual relations with relatives.
	Sodomite	+10 Same Trait Opinion	Same-Sex Relations doctrine	This character is known for having sexual relations with people of their own gender.
	Witch	+1 Intrigue +1 Learning +20 Same Trait Opinion −1 Diplomacy	Witchcraft doctrine	This character dabbles in subjects many would consider occult.
	Cannibal	+2 Prowess +15% Stress Loss +20 Natural Dread +35 Same Trait Opinion	Ritual Cannibalism tenet	This character thinks that other people make the best of meals.
	Excommunicated	−50% Monthly Piety	Communion tenet	This character has been excluded from participating in religious services.

Coping Mechanisms

A Coping Mechanism is a trait that can be obtained when a character suffers a Mental Break and helps a character lose  Stress and usually imparts negative effects. A few Coping Mechanisms impart only positive effects and are rare but can be obtained more easily by having the Whole of Body Lifestyle Focus. Each Coping Mechanism unlocks a unique Decision.

Trait		Character effects	AI effects	Description
	Comfort Eater	+20% Stress Loss −1 Stewardship	+5 Greed −5 Energy	This character often tries to fill the emptiness they feel by indulging in comforting foods.
	Contrite	+20% Stress Loss −2 Intrigue	+10 Compassion +10 Honor +10 Zeal −10 Vengefulness	This character suffers from a guilty conscience, often feeling compelled to confess things better left unmentioned.
	Drunkard	+20% Stress Loss +10 Same Trait Opinion −2 Stewardship −2 Prowess Tiny Health Penalty	−10 Rationality −15 Energy	This character has taken to the bottle, and is constantly looking for its bottom.
	Flagellant	+20% Stress Loss −2 Prowess Moderate Health Penalty	+25 Zeal +10 Honor +5 Boldness	The catharsis of self-flagellation is the only thing which makes this character feel better.
	Hashishiyah	+20% Stress Loss +10 Same Trait Opinion −2 Stewardship −2 Learning	−10 Vengefulness −15 Energy	This character is dependent on the consumption of hashish to deal with the stress of everyday life.
	Improvident	+1 Diplomacy +20% Stress Loss −15% Monthly Income	+10 Compassion −10 Greed	This character habitually gives far more money away to charities than they can reasonably afford.
	Inappetetic	+20% Stress Loss −1 Diplomacy −3 prowess	−5 Greed −10 Energy	Stress has ruined this character's appetite, causing them to skip meals and waste away...
	Irritable	+2 Prowess +10% Dread Gain +20% Stress Loss −2 Diplomacy −1 Martial −5 Attraction Opinion	+10 Boldness +10 Energy +10 Vengefulness −10 Compassion −20 Rationality	Stress has made this character prone to frequent outbursts and tantrums.
	Profligate	+0.5 Monthly Prestige +20% Stress Loss −10% Monthly Income	+10 Greed −10 Compassion	Compulsive spending causes this character to frequently waste money on unnecessary purchases.
	Rakish	+20% Stress Loss +5 Same Trait Opinion +1 Intrigue −1 Diplomacy −5 Attraction Opinion	+20 Sociability +10 Greed −10 Energy −10 Honor −10 Zeal	This character spends so much time in the brothel that it has become their second home.
	Reclusive	+20% Stress Loss −2 Diplomacy −1 Stewardship	−10 Boldness −10 Energy −50 Sociability	This character often sequestrates themselves away and neglects their responsibilities.
	Athletic	+1 Prowess +20% Stress Loss Small Health Boost	+25 Energy +5 Boldness	Regular exercise helps this character keep a level head and burn off stress.
	Confider	+1 Diplomacy +20% Stress Loss	+20 Sociability +10 Compassion	In sharing their problems with a close confidant, this character has become able to manage life far better than they could before.
	Journaller	+1 Learning +20% Stress Loss	+10 Rationality	This character has taken to writing down the thoughts which plague them to make them easier to manage.

童年特质

Characters between 3 and 15 years old can have one childhood trait. Childhood traits grant a minor bonus to two Skills but if the child is given an Education Focus that matches one of the two Skills the trait improves then the trait can improve the level of the education trait given when the character reaches adulthood.

Trait		Diplomacy	Martial	Stewardship	Intrigue	Learning	Struggling education	AI Boldness	AI Compassion	AI Energy	AI Greed	AI Honor	AI Rationality	AI Sociability	AI Vengefulness
	Bossy	0	+1	+1	0	0	Diplomacy	+25	0	0	+25	+15	+15	0	+15
	Charming	+1	0	0	+1	0	Stewardship	0	+15	0	+25	−15	+15	+25	+15
	Curious	+1	0	0	0	+1	Martial	+25	+25	+15	0	+15	0	+15	−15
	Pensive	0	0	+1	0	+1	Intrigue	−15	0	+15	−15	+15	+25	−25	0
	Rowdy	0	+1	0	+1	0	Learning	+25	−15	+25	0	−15	−15	+15	+15

健康特质

A Health trait is a negative trait that lowers a character's  Health and is visible on the character. They last a varying amount of time and differ greatly in lethality.

The visual effect of certain health traits can be replaced with one from a lesser trait by disabling Show graphic diseases and injuries option in the settings menu.

Trait		Diplomacy	Martial	Stewardship	Intrigue	Learning	Prowess	Dread	Fertility	Dread Loss	Attraction	Health Levels	Curable	Congenital
	Wounded	0	−1	0	−1	0	−2	−10	0	+100%	0	−0.5
	Severely Injured	0	−2	0	−2	0	−4	−15	−25%	+100%	−10	−1
	Brutally Mangled	0	−4	0	−4	0	−8	−20	−75%	+100%	−20	−2
	Sickly	0	0	0	0	0	0	−20	0	+100%	0	−1.25
	Impotent	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	−50%	0	0	0
	Infirm	−3	−3	−3	−3	−3	−6	−15	−30%	+100%	0	−0.5
	Incapable	−6	−6	−6	−6	−6	−12	−25	−1000%	+100%	0	−1.5
	Inbred	−5	−5	−5	−5	−5	−2	0	−30%	0	−30	−0.75
	Maimed	−2	−2	−2	−2	−2	−4	−15	−50%	+100%	−10	−1.5
	Blind	0	−6	−2	−2	0	−10	−10	0	0	−10	−0.12

疾病

Diseases are Health traits that can be spread from one character to another. If a character is cured of a Disease it becomes immune to it, preventing them from gaining the trait again. Each year a character has a 10% chance to gain an Illness trait though this can be reduced in multiple ways. Bubonic Plague cannot appear before 1346.

Trait		Diplomacy	Martial	Stewardship	Intrigue	Learning	Prowess	Dread	Fertility	Dread Loss	Attraction	Health Levels	Curable	Congenital	Weight
	Ill	0	0	0	0	0	−4	−10	−20%	+100%	0	−0.5			4000
	Bubonic Plague	−2	−3	−2	−3	−2	−10	−30	−50%	+100%	−30	−3.25			2
	Cancer	0	0	0	0	0	0	−15	−20%	+100%	0	−1.5			150
	Consumption	−2	0	−1	−2	0	−2	−10	0	+100%	−10	−1			100
	Great Pox	−1	−1	−1	−1	−1	0	−20	−20%	+100%	−10	−0.5			120
	Gout Ridden	−2	−1	0	0	0	−2	−5	0	0	−15	−0.5			250
	Leper	0	0	0	0	0	−8	−20	−95%	+100%	−35	−0.75			40
	Lover's Pox	0	0	0	0	0	0	−5	0	0	−20	0			150
	Pneumonia	−2	−2	−2	−2	−2	−8	−10	−50%	+100%	0	−1.5			80
	Smallpox	−2	0	−1	0	−2	−10	−15	−25%	+100%	−10	−1.75			2
	Typhus	−1	0	−2	−1	−2	−4	−15	−20%	+100%	−10	−1.75			100

Dynasty traits

Dynasty traits can be either given or removed by members of the same Dynasty.

Trait		Effects	Requirements	Description
	Bastard	+5 Same Trait Opinion −15 Dynasty Opinion −1 Diplomacy Can not inherit titles	Character was born outside marriage or concubinage Faith does not have the No Bastards bastardry doctrine	This character was not born of a legal pairing of parents, or a concubine, and will have to live with the stain of illegitimacy their whole life.
	Bastard Founder	−1 Diplomacy Can not inherit titles	Character gained a Landed title while being a Bastard	A former bastard who has founded their own Dynasty.
	Born in the Purple	+0.5 Monthly Prestige +5 Vassal Opinion	One of the parents owned the Barony of Constantinople title when the character was born One of the parents owned the Byzantine Empire or Roman Empire title when the character was born	This character was born to prominent parents, a rich life and high expectations.
	Child of Concubine / Consort	−1 Diplomacy	One of the parents was a Concubine or Consort when the character was born	This character was born of a concubine. / This character was fathered by a consort.
	Denounced	−1 Diplomacy −1 Monthly Prestige  Crime towards members of the same Dynasty	Denounce Dynasty Head interaction	This character has been denounced by the Dynasty Head and can now be imprisoned by any other Dynasty member.
	Disinherited	−5 Dynasty Opinion Can not inherit titles	Disinherit Dynasty Head interaction	This character has been disinherited by the Dynasty Head and cannot inherit any title from any Dynasty member.
	Disputed Heritage	−1 Diplomacy −10 House Opinion	Illegitimate Child secret was exposed	Credible Rumors surround this character's heritage. Many say that their father is someone else.
	Legitimized Bastard	−10 Dynasty Opinion −1 Diplomacy	Legitimize House Head interaction	This character was born a bastard, but has since been legitimized.
	Reincarnation	+1 Monthly Piety +5 Same Faith Opinion	Faith has the Reincarnation tenet 4% chance at birth	This character is said to be the reincarnation of their ancestor.
	Twin	+15 Twin Sibling Opinion	2% chance at birth	This character was born a twin.
	Wild Oat	−1 Diplomacy	Character was born outside marriage or concubinage Faith has the No Bastards bastardry doctrine	This character was born out of wedlock.

Descendant traits

Descendant traits can be obtained if one of a character's parents has either a certain founding trait or a descendant trait. A character can only have one descendant trait.

Founding trait		Effects	AI Zeal	Descendant trait		Effects	AI Zeal	Founding requirements
	Saoshyant	+1 Diplomacy +2 Learning +2 Prowess +5 Same Faith Opinion	+100		Saoshyant Descendant	+1 Learning +5 Same Faith Opinion	0	Become the Saoshyant decision
	Sayyid	+5 Same Faith Opinion	0		Sayyid	+5 Same Faith Opinion	0	Historical character
	Paragon	+20 Temple Vassal Opinion	+20		Consecrated Blood	+10 Temple Vassal Opinion	+10	Consecrate Bloodline decision Head of Faith
	The Savior	+10 Same Faith Opinion	+100		Divine Blood	+5 Same Faith Opinion	0	Consecrate Bloodline decision Head of Faith

Other traits

Trait		Effects	Description
	Adventurer	+1 Martial +1 Prowess +10 Same Trait Opinion −1 Diplomacy	This character has led a life of bravery and action as an adventurer.
	Augustus	+0.5 Monthly Prestige +10 Vassal Opinion	This character is the current ruler of the restored roman empire and commands the respect an office of such magnitude is due.
	Berserker	+2 Martial +5 Prowess +10 Same Trait Opinion −2 Diplomacy	One this character's blood starts to boil it will only be sated by the death of their enemies.
	Chakravarti	+2 Diplomacy +1 Martial +2 Learning +20 Same Faith Opinion	This character has united the center of the world, and is the rightful ruler of its entirety.
	Crusader	+2 Martial +1 Prowess +15 Clergy Opinion +15 Same Faith Opinion	This character has done its Christian duty and participated in a Crusade.
	Devoted	+0.3 Monthly Piety +5 Same Faith Opinion Can not inherit May not marry	This character has dedicated their life to the service of a higher power.
	Greatest of Khans	+2 Diplomacy +2 Martial +1 Stewardship +2 Prowess +50 Natural Dread −25% Dread Decay +10 Same Culture Opinion +25% Hostile Scheme Resistance −20 Enemy Hostile Success Chance +20 Vassal Limit	This character has been proclaimed the ruler of the universe itself, by right of conquest.
	Heresiarch	+2 Martial +2 Learning +2 Prowess +5 Advantage against co-religionists +10 Same Faith Opinion	This character is the local leader of a heretical sect.
	Holy Monarch	+3 Martial +2 Prowess +5 Faith Hostility Advantage −20% Retreat Losses −15% Friendly Fatal Casualties +50% Monthly Control +35 Popular Opinion +15 Same Faith Opinion +10 Same Trait Opinion Ignore Negative Culture Opinion	A great warrior King who has carved their own kingdom out of the lands of the infidels.
	Mujahid	+2 Martial +1 Prowess +15 Clergy Opinion +15 Same Faith Opinion	This character has done its Islamic duty and participated in a Jihad.
	Murderer	−15 General Opinion	This character has illegally brought about someone's demise.
	Order Member	+1 Martial +4 Prowess +15 Same Trait Opinion Can not inherit May not marry	This character serves in a militarized Holy Order.
	Peasant Leader	+10 Popular Opinion +25 Same Trait Opinion −10 General Opinion	This character is a jumped up peasant who revolted against their betters.
	Pilgrim	+10% Monthly Piety +5 Same Faith Opinion	This character has completed a pilgrimage to a holy site.
	Pregnant	−2 Prowess	This character is with child.
	Raider	+2 Martial +3 Prowess +0.3 Monthly Prestige +5 Same Trait Opinion	This character is a well-known plunderer of foreign settlements.
	Saint	+2 Monthly Piety	Exceptionally holy, the saint is a beacon of light for everyone religious.
	Varangian	+1 Diplomacy +2 Martial +2 Prowess +10 Same Trait Opinion	This character has served the Byzantine Army as part of the Varangian Guard.
	Warrior of the Faith	+2 Martial +1 Prowess +15 Clergy Opinion +15 Same Faith Opinion	This character has participated in a Great Holy War.