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== Sanguine ==
This temperament is associated with extroverts, talkative characters, and optimists. These characters have appealing personalities and are the life
of any party. They have good senses of humor and
are usually gifted at Storytelling.
Sanguine characters are enthusiastic, expressive, and
emotional. Wide-eyed, innocent, and curious, these
characters live in the present and are always sincere
at heart. Sanguine characters manage to find the
humor in disasters, are always cheery, and are liked
by others. Creative and colorful, these characters
look great on the surface and have energy and enthusiasm in all that they do. Thriving on compliments, sanguine characters make friends easily and
love others. These characters seek to prevent dull
moments by providing excitement, and they never
hold grudges. Sanguine characters are compulsive
talkers with loud voices. Remembering names is difficult for these characters, and they are prone to
complaining. It is possible these characters appear
too happy to others and, seeming fake, scare them
away. Driven by their inner child, sanguine characters are naive and easily get angry. Sanguine characters are disorganized and would rather talk than act.
Further, they often forget obligations, have fading
confidence, and are undisciplined. Many decisions
are based upon feelings. Hating to be alone and
needing attention, these characters seek center stage
by dominating conversations and energetically interrupting others. These characters often make excuses and have a tendency to repeat stories. It is
assumed that the sanguine temperament is caused by blood.

== Choleric ==
This temperament is associated with extroverts, doers, and optimists. Born leaders, choleric
characters are active and have a compulsive need
for change. Driven to correct wrongs, they are not
discouraged easily and may be unemotional. These
characters exude confidence, are strong-willed, and
decisive. This temperament causes characters to be
organized and task-oriented. Insisting on the productivity of others, these characters seek practical
solutions to problems and move quickly to action.
Thriving on opposition, these characters have little
need for friends or groups and excel during emergencies. Unfortunately, choleric characters may be
bossy, impatient, quick-tempered, unable to relax,
and refuse to give up even when clearly losing. These
characters are too intense, come on too strong, and
are inflexible and uncomplimentary. Choleric characters dislike tears and emotions, and are generally
unsympathetic. These characters give answers too
quickly, dominate more than is good, and are often
too busy for their families. Also, choleric characters
are impatient with poor performance and have little
tolerance for mistakes. Choleric characters are often rude, tactless, and manipulate others. Though
these characters may often be right, which they always insist upon, this also makes them unpopular
with others. It is assumed that the choleric temperament is caused by yellow bile.

== Melancholic ==
This temperament is associated with the introvert, thinker, and pessimist.
Melancholic characters tend to be deep, thoughtful, and analytical. They
are serious, purposeful, and prone to genius. Often, they are talented
and creative, with an artistic or musical inclination. Melancholic characters
may be philosophical, poetic, and appreciate beauty. Sensitive to others,
they may be self-sacrificing, conscientious, or idealistic. This temperament
causes characters to set high standards and want everything done right.
Their homes are orderly, and otherwise they are persistent, thorough,
orderly, organized, and always neat and tidy. This powerful drive is
often characterized negatively by others, but melancholic characters
often solve problems and surprise others with creativity. Melancholic
characters need to finish what they start. Socially, this temperament
causes characters to make friends cautiously and stay in the background
to avoid attention. These characters are faithful, devoted, and listen well
to complaints. Unfortunately, they can be moody and depressed, often
remembering or emphasizing the negative. Further, they are self-centered,
often in another world, and may have a low opinion of themselves. Melancholic
characters are not people-oriented, and prefer to deal with things rather
than people. Also, these characters prefer analysis to work. Having a deep
need for approval, these characters are hard to please and often set standards
too high. Often withdrawn and remote, melancholic characters are critical
of others and withhold affection. In characters, this temperament can cause
them to be antagonistic and vengeful because they are suspicious of others
and dislike those in opposition. This temperament causes characters to be
unforgiving and skeptical of compliments. It is assumed that the melancholic
temperament is caused by black bile.

== Phlegmatic ==
This temperament is associated with introverts, watchers, and pessimists. Having low-key personalities, phlegmatic characters are relaxed, calm,
cool, and easy-going. Their lives are balanced and
consistent. They are quiet but witty, sympathetic,
and kind. Good parents, phlegmatic characters are
able to take the bad with the good, keep their emotions hidden, and are never in a hurry. Phlegmatic
characters are competent, steady, agreeable, and
good under pressure, though they often seek the
easiest way to get things done. These characters are
easy to get along with, pleasant, and inoffensive.
However, since they are unenthusiastic, they may be
feared or others may worry about them, especially
since they are indecisive and avoid responsibility.
This temperament causes characters to be too shy,
compromising, and self-righteous. Phlegmatic characters are lax on discipline, lack motivation, and are
not goal-oriented. They can be lazy, careless, and
discouraging to others. These characters would
rather watch than become involved. While they
watch, however, they are judgmental, sarcastic, and
resistant to change. It is assumed that the phlegmatic temperament is caused by phlegm.

== 12 combinations of temperaments ==
There are 12 combinations of humors
result when considering the dominant and secondary humors of a character. Below are the 12
combinations of temperament, listed with the dominant temperament first, followed by the secondary
temperament:

=== Sanguine-Choleric ===
Clearly, this type of character is an extrovert who is predominantly positive and in a good or
happy mood, though they are also known at times
to be exacting and unemotional, driven, intense, and
manipulative. The easiest thing to notice about sanguine-choleric characters is that usually they are
driven by emotion, yet sometimes are completely
unemotional. It is this conflict between emotion
and lack of emotion that is striking.

=== Sanguine-Melancholic ===
Since sanguine and melancholic temperaments are opposites, this character feels an inordinate amount of tension in life, usually happy and
excited, but occasionally has bouts with depression
and pessimism, withdrawing into themselves. These
characters are moody, but since they are predominantly sanguine, their moodiness is more public than
private, and is observed by others more than any
other combination of temperaments.

=== Sanguine-Phlegmatic ===
On the outside, this character is happy, emotional, expressive, and a joy to others. However,
these characters are very selective of which emotions they show, and behind closed doors they are
characterized as unenthusiastic. It is this contrast
that causes others to consider their happiness to be
fake.

=== Choleric-Sanguine ===
Oftentimes, this combination of temperaments results in a leader or figure of authority who
is liked and respected. While they are predominantly
driven to get the job done well and without mistakes, they seem to be very objective and unemotional. Occasionally, emotions shine through and
their momentary happiness assures those around
them of their competency as a leader who will be
effective, but personable.

=== Choleric-Melancholic ===
These characters are likely to become leaders who relentlessly drive others. They view characters as tools to get the job done, and more than any
other temperament, demand that the tasks of their
followers be performed flawlessly. Some characters
respect this type of individual or leader because they
and their followers are productive, though they may
personally dislike them as this character’s low opinion of others becomes evident. With most characters, reactions are more extreme, usually a combination of admiration and hate. Choleric-melancholic
characters are extremely competitive, forceful, and
often successful.

=== Choleric-Phlegmatic ===
This combination of temperaments produces characters who are likely to succeed and become leaders or authority figures who care about
the finished product, but prefer instead to delegate
the responsibility of the task to others of importance around them. Since this leader rarely makes
themselves visible or known, some characters consider them to be a disinterested leader. They are
driving, but unenthusiastic, and often harbor resentment and bitterness.

=== Melancholic-Sanguine ===
This type of character withdraws from everyone and is exacting, but often is very happy, expressive, or emotional when alone or about their
work. While alone, the creative side of these characters often emerges, such as with art or music.
These characters are capable, but rarely venturesome,
so they usually work well for others.

=== Melancholic-Choleric ===
In most situations, this character is an introvert, though some situations elicit strong responses,
which are usually either negative, critical, driving, or
manipulative. Ironically, it is during these responses
or outbursts when the melancholic-choleric character is happiest. These characters usually prepare
twice as well as their foes, so they rarely lose in contests. This combination of temperaments produces
characters who are extremely difficult to please, rarely
satisfying even themselves, which can make them
intolerable to live with. Some of these characters
become manic-depressive or sadistic. Melancholic-Choleric characters become angry often. Regarding
their families, they emote disapproval and are driven
to castigate them for failures and correct their mistakes, though this condemnation and criticism usually accomplishes the opposite effect.

=== Melancholic-Phlegmatic ===
These characters are perhaps the most withdrawn of all, often preferring or wishing for a solitary existence. However, when alone as desired, they
are unenthusiastic about almost everything.

=== Phlegmatic-Sanguine ===
This blend of temperaments results in a nonabrasive character who is the easiest to get along
with. They are unenthusiastic, calm, relaxed, yet
when inspired they become emotional, expressive,
and happy. However, they are highly disorganized.

=== Phlegmatic-Choleric ===
These characters are unenthusiastic and
avoid responsibility, yet are prone to be irritable,
commanding, and leader-like. This type of character does not explode with anger, but just refuses to
cooperate. When characters with this temperament
become angry, they often restrain their anger, becoming utterly silent, yet clearly upset.

=== Phlegmatic-Melancholic ===
This combination of temperaments causes
characters to speak rarely and often makes them
gentle. It is common for others to take advantage
of phlegmatic-melancholic characters. These characters are rarely angry or hostile, and are often gracious.

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