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{{traduction-wiki|https://ck3.paradoxwikis.com/Traits|Traits}}


Traits represent a character's personality, abilities, reputation, and physical characteristics. They can be gained or lost through events and some traits can be inherited by descendants. Traits affect everything about a character, from attributes to the opinion others have on them. Most traits influence the outcome of certain events or grant additional options. When using the [[Ruler Designer]], most traits have a cost in customization points.

== Personality traits ==
Personality traits are the traits that represent a character the most and impact if and how much {{iconify|Stress}} a character receives for actions and decisions that conflict with these traits. For AI characters, it also determines [[Character#AI Personality|their behavior]] (e.g. how resistant they are to another character's {{iconify|Dread}}). Characters tend not to have more than 3 personality traits. While personality traits can change, it is very difficult to do so; this most often occurs as the result of a mental break at Stress Level 2 or higher. Custom characters can be given as many personality traits as the player wants.

Personality traits are most malleable during childhood, where they will gain an event to gain a personality trait at ages of 9, 11 and 13. If the player is playing as the child, they could choose to gain one of 3 possible traits. Otherwise, if the player is the guardian of a child, they can choose to go with child's acquired personality, or change it at a cost of stress. Children are more likely to gain the personality trait of their guardian, and less likely to gain the opposite of it. Certain [[Traditions]] make certain personalities more prevalent.

Each personality trait has one or two opposite traits and usually characters with opposite personality traits will have lowered {{iconify|Opinion}} of each other. Additionally, characters with same or similar traits will typically be easier to Befriend, Seduce and Romance, while harder for those with opposite or contrasting traits. A character cannot have two opposing traits, or three mutually exclusive traits. Personality traits are listed with opposite traits on the same row.

On Steam, if Stream Rich Presence is enabled one of the personality traits will be referenced while the user is playing.
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{| class="mildtable sortable plainlist"
! Trait
! Character effects
! AI effects
! Cost
! Trait
! Character effects
! AI effects
! Cost
|-
| {{iconbox|Brave|Challenges or danger, this character fears nothing.|image=Trait brave.png|w=20em}}
|
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+2}} Martial
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+3}} Prowess
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Attraction Opinion
* [[File:Vassal stance glory hound.png|24px]] {{green|+10}} Glory Hound Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|unknown}} {{red|+100%}} Likelihood of capture or death in Battle
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Trait Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-10}} Opposite Trait Opinion
* {{icon|Stress loss}} Stress Loss through Hunting
|
* +200 Boldness
* +20 Energy
* +20 Sociability
* -20 Rationality
| {{red|+40}}
| {{iconbox|Craven|This character does not enjoy being challenged, or scared, at all.|image=Trait craven.png|w=20em}}
|
* {{icon|martial}} {{red|-2}} Martial
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+2}} Intrigue
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|-3}} Prowess
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-10}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|scheme phase length}} {{green|+10}} Days Enemy Hostile Scheme Phase Length
* {{icon|scheme secrecy}} {{green|+10%}} Scheme Secrecy
* {{icon|safety}} {{green|+25%}} Travel Safety
* [[File:Vassal stance courtly.png|24px]] {{red|-5}} Courtly Vassal Opinion
* [[File:Vassal stance glory hound.png|24px]] {{red|-15}} Glory Hound Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|unknown}} {{green|-50%}} Likelihood of capture or death in Battle
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+20}} Same Trait Opinion
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Torture
|
* +10 Rationality
* -20 Energy
* -20 Sociability
* -200 Boldness
* -5 Body Weight
| {{green|-10}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Calm|This character takes things in stride, leading a slow-paced life.|image=Trait calm.png|w=20em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+1}} Intrigue
* {{icon|stress loss}} {{green|+10%}} Stress Loss   
* {{icon|dread}} {{red|+50%}} Dread Decay
* {{icon|scheme secrecy}} {{green|-10%}} Enemy Scheme Secrecy
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Trait Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-10}} Opposite Trait Opinion
* {{icon|decision}} Enables the Meditate in Seclusion decision
|
* +75 Rationality
* -10 Energy
* -10 Vengefulness
* -20 Boldness
* +10 Body Weight
| {{red|+25}}
| {{iconbox|Wrathful|This character is quick to anger and fury.|image=Trait wrathful.png|w=20em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|-1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+3}} Martial
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{red|-1}} Intrigue
* {{icon|dread}} {{green|+20}} Natural Dread
* [[File:Vassal stance courtly.png|24px]] {{red|-10}} Courtly Vassal Opinion
* [[File:Vassal stance glory hound.png|24px]] {{green|+5}} Glory Hound Vassal Opinion
* [[File:Vassal stance parochial.png|24px]] {{red|-10}} Parochial Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|yes}} Enables the Punish Criminal interaction
|
* +35 Boldness
* +20 Vengefulness
* +10 Energy
* -20 Compassion
* -35 Rationality
* -10 Body Weight
| {{red|+30}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Chaste|This character dislikes intimate contact, avoiding the temptations of the flesh.|image=Trait chaste.png|w=20em}}
|
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+2}} Learning
* {{icon|fertility}} {{red|-25%}} Fertility
* {{icon|scheme phase length}} {{red|+40}} Days Seduce Scheme Phase Length
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Trait Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-10}} Opposite Trait Opinion
* {{icon|unknown}} Harder to seduce
| 
* +20 Honor
* +10 Energy
* +10 Zeal
* -20 Greed
* -20 Sociability
| {{red|+20}}
| {{iconbox|Lustful|Carnal desires burn hot in this character's core.|image=Trait lustful.png|w=20em}}
|
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+2}} Intrigue
* {{icon|fertility}} {{green|+25%}} Fertility
* {{icon|scheme phase length}} {{green|-10}} Days Seduce Scheme Phase Length
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Trait Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-10}} Opposite Trait Opinion
* [[File:Asexual.png|24px]] '''-50%''' Asexuality Chance
* {{icon|unknown}} Easier to seduce
| 
* +35 Sociability
* +20 Greed
* +10 Energy
* -10 Honor
* -10 Zeal
| {{red|+25}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Content|What they already have, be it much or little, is enough for this character.|image=Trait content.png|w=20em}}
|
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{red|-1}} Intrigue
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+2}} Learning
* {{icon|stress loss}} {{green|+10%}} Stress Loss
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+20}} Opinion of Liege
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Opinion of Vassals
* [[File:Vassal stance parochial.png|24px]] {{green|+10}} Parochial Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+20}} Same Trait Opinion
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Claim Throne
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Execution of non-criminal prisoners
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Force onto Council
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* +10 Honor
* -10 Sociability
* -10 Vengefulness
* -10 Zeal
* -35 Boldness
* -35 Energy
* -50 Greed
* -15 Body Weight
| {{red|+20}}
| {{iconbox|Ambitious|This character does their own thing and has little regard for others.|image=Trait ambitious.png|w=20em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+1}} Martial
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+1}} Stewardship
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+1}} Intrigue
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+1}} Learning
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+1}} Prowess
* {{icon|stress gain}} {{red|+25%}} Stress Gain
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-15}} Opinion of Liege
* [[File:Vassal stance glory hound.png|24px]] {{green|+10}} Glory Hound Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-15}} Same Trait Opinion
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Gifting Titles (if under Domain Limit)
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Granting Vassals Independence
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Signing White Peace in Offensive Wars
|
* +75 Energy
* +75 Greed
* +50 Boldness
* +20 Sociability
* +10 Zeal
* -20 Honor
* +5 Body Weight
| {{red|+40}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Diligent|This character does not shy away from hard work.|image=Trait diligent.png|w=20em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+2}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+3}} Stewardship
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+3}} Learning 
* {{icon|stress loss}} {{red|-50%}} Stress Loss
* [[File:Vassal stance parochial.png|24px]] {{green|+5}} Parochial Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Trait Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-10}} Opposite Trait Opinion
* {{icon|decision}} Enables the Develop Capital decision
* {{icon|Stress loss}} Stress Loss through Hunting
|
* +75 Energy
* +35 Boldness
* +20 Rationality
* +10 Vengefulness
* -14 Body Weight
| {{red|+40}}
| {{iconbox|Lazy|This character does not shy away from hard work.|image=Trait lazy.png|w=20em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|-1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{red|-1}} Intrigue
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{red|-1}} Stewardship
* {{icon|martial}} {{red|-1}} Martial
* {{icon|learning}} {{red|-1}} Learning
* {{icon|stress loss}} {{green|+50%}} Stress Loss
* {{icon|travel speed}} {{red|-10}} Travel Speed
* {{icon|Stress loss}} No Stress Loss through Hunting
|
* +10 Greed
* -10 Compassion
* -10 Sociability
* -10 Vengefulness
* -20 Boldness
* -50 Energy
* +10 Body Weight
| {{green|-10}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Forgiving|This character is quick to move on from most things.|image=Trait forgiving.png|w=20em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+2}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{red|-2}} Intrigue
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+1}} Learning
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+15}} Prisoner Opinion
* [[File:Vassal stance minority.png|24px]] {{green|+15}} Minority Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Trait Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-10}} Opposite Trait Opinion
* {{icon|yes}} Enables the Abandon Hook interaction
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Blackmail
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Imprisonment
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Murder
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Title Revocation
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Torture
| 
* +35 Compassion
* +20 Honor
* +10 Rationality
* -10 Energy
* -200 Vengefulness
| {{red|+25}}
| {{iconbox|Vengeful|This character is slow to forget a slight or someone who does them wrong.|image=Trait vengeful.png|w=20em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|-2}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+2}} Intrigue
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+2}} Prowess
* {{icon|dread}} {{green|+15%}} Dread Gain
* {{icon|scheme success chance}} {{green|+15}} Hostile Scheme Success Chance against Rivals
* {{icon|yes}} Enables the Fabricate Hook Scheme against Rivals
* {{icon|Stress loss}} Stress Loss through Execution of Rivals
* {{icon|Stress loss}} Stress Loss through Murder of Rivals
| 
* +200 Vengefulness
* +10 Energy
* -10 Honor
* -10 Rationality
* -20 Compassion
* -10 Body Weight
| {{red|+30}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Generous|Acts of benevolence and charity are no strangers to this character.|image=Trait generous.png|w=20em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+3}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|gold}} {{red|-10%}} Monthly Income
* [[File:Vassal stance courtly.png|24px]] {{green|+15}} Courtly Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-15}} Opposite Trait Opinion
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain from Demanding Money
* {{icon|Stress loss}} Stress Loss from Gifting Money
| 
* +35 Compassion
* +20 Honor
* +10 Sociability
* -200 Greed
* -15 Body Weight
| {{red|+20}}
| {{iconbox|Greedy|This character keeps a tight grip on their purse and is always looking for ways to engorge it.|image=Trait greedy.png|w=20em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|-2}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|gold}} {{green|+5%}} Monthly Income
* {{icon|gold}} {{green|+10%}} Monthly Income per Stress Level
* [[File:Vassal stance courtly.png|24px]] {{red|-15}} Courtly Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Gifting Money
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Granting Title (if under Domain Limit)
* {{icon|Stress loss}} Stress Loss through Extra Taxes
| 
* +200 Greed
* -10 Honor
* -20 Compassion
* +10 Body Weight
| {{red|+30}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Gregarious|This character enjoys spending time with other people.|image=Trait gregarious.png|w=20em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+2}} Diplomacy 
* {{icon|Influence}} {{green|+0.10}} Monthly Influence
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|scheme phase length}} {{green|-10}} Days Personal Scheme Phase Length
* [[File:Vassal stance courtly.png|24px]] {{green|+5}} Courtly Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Trait Opinion
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain from Failure during Sway schemes
* {{icon|Stress loss}} Stress Loss through Feasting
|
* +200 Sociability
* +35 Compassion
* +20 Boldness
* +10 Body Weight
| {{red|+30}}
| {{iconbox|Shy|This character prefers to avoid interacting with other people.|image=Trait shy.png|w=20em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|-2}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+1}} Learning
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-5}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|scheme phase length}} {{red|-20}} Days Personal Scheme Phase Length
* {{icon|scheme phase length}} {{green|+20}} Enemy Hostile Scheme Phase Length
* {{icon|safety}} {{green|+25%}} Travel Safety
* {{icon|plague resistance}} {{green|+5}} Plague Resistance
* {{icon|scheme phase length}} {{green|+20}} Learn Language Scheme Phase Length
* [[File:Vassal stance parochial.png|24px]] {{green|+10}} Parochial Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Trait Opinion
* [[File:Withdraw from view.png|24px]] Enables the Withdraw from View Countermeasure (Tier 4)
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Plots
|
* -10 Vengefulness
* -10 Zeal
* -20 Boldness
* -200 Sociability
* -5 Body Weight
| {{green|-10}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Honest|This character values truth and sincerity highly.|image=Trait honest.png|w=20em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+2}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{red|-4}} Intrigue
* [[File:Vassal stance courtly.png|24px]] {{green|+5}} Courtly Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Trait Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-10}} Opposite Trait Opinion
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Blackmail
* {{icon|Stress loss}} Stress Loss from Exposing Secrets
|
* +50 Honor
* +20 Sociability
* +10 Boldness
* +10 Compassion
| {{red|+20}}
| {{iconbox|Deceitful|To lie and deceive is in this character's nature.|image=Trait deceitful.png|w=20em}}
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* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|-2}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+4}} Intrigue
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-10}} Opposite Trait Opinion
* {{icon|decision}} Enables the Study the Art of Scheming decision
|
* +10 Rationality
* -10 Boldness
* -10 Compassion
* -50 Honor
| {{red|+30}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Humble|This character does not ask for much in life.|image=Trait humble.png|w=20em}}
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* {{icon|piety}} {{green|+0.5}} Monthly Piety
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Opinion of Liege
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Opinion of Vassals
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Clergy Opinion
* [[File:Vassal stance zealot.png|24px]] {{green|+10}} Zealot Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-15}} Opposite Trait Opinion
| 
* +20 Compassion
* +20 Honor
* -10 Energy
* -50 Greed
* -10 Body Weight
| {{red|+20}}
| {{iconbox|Arrogant|This character has no problem with their sense of worth.|image=Trait arrogant.png|w=20em}}
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* {{icon|prestige}} {{green|+1}} Monthly Prestige
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-5}} Opinion of Liege
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-5}} Opinion of Vassals
* {{icon|scheme secrecy}} {{red|-10%}} Scheme Secrecy
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-15}} Opposite Trait Opinion
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Granting Vassals Independence
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Legitimizing Bastard
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Signing White Peace in Offensive Wars
* {{icon|unknown}} Unique "This is you" description from beauty traits
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* +35 Boldness
* +20 Greed
* +20 Sociability
* +10 Energy
* -20 Compassion
* -20 Honor
* -20 Rationality
* +5 Body Weight
| {{red|+20}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Just|This character has a strong sense of justice.|image=Trait just.png|w=20em}}
|
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+2}} Stewardship
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{red|-3}} Intrigue
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+1}} Learning
* [[File:Vassal stance parochial.png|24px]] {{green|+15}} Parochial Vassal Opinion
* [[File:Vassal stance minority.png|24px]] {{green|+15}} Minority Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|legitimacy}} Increased Initial Legitimacy
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Trait Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-10}} Opposite Trait Opinion
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Blackmail
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Execution of Prisoners
* {{icon|Stress loss}} Stress Loss from Exposing Secrets
| 
* +200 Honor
* +20 Rationality
* +10 Vengefulness
* +10 Zeal
| {{red|+40}}
| {{iconbox|Arbitrary|This character does their own thing and has little regard for others.|image=Trait arbitrary.png|w=20em}}
|
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{red|-2}} Stewardship
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+3}} Intrigue
* {{icon|learning}} {{red|-1}} Learning
* {{icon|stress gain}} {{green|-50%}} Stress Gain
* {{icon|dread}} {{green|+15}} Natural Dread
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-5}} Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|yes}} Enables the Dismiss Hook interaction
* {{icon|yes}} Enables the Arbitrary Arrest Countermeasure (Tier 2)
|
* +10 Boldness
* -10 Compassion
* -10 Zeal
* -20 Rationality
* -200 Honor
| {{red|+30}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Patient|To wait and bide their time is a specialty of this character.|image=Trait patient.png|w=20em}}
|
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+2}} Learning 
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Liege Opinion
* {{icon|scheme phase length}} {{green|+10}} Enemy Hostile Scheme Phase Length
* [[File:Vassal stance parochial.png|24px]] {{green|+10}} Parochial Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-15}} Opposite Trait Opinion
|
* +35 Rationality
* +10 Vengefulness
* -10 Energy
* -20 Boldness
* +5 Body Weight
| {{red|+30}}
| {{iconbox|Impatient|This character thinks that most things should happen fast: ideally they should happen now.|image=Trait impatient.png|w=20em}}
|
* {{icon|learning}} {{red|-2}} Learning
* {{icon|prestige}} {{green|+20%}} Monthly Prestige
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-5}} Opinion of Liege
* {{icon|scheme phase length}} {{green|-10}} Days Hostile Scheme Phase Length
* {{icon|travel speed}} {{green|+25.0%}} Travel Speed
* {{icon|safety}} {{red|-10}} Travel Safety
* [[File:Vassal stance courtly.png|24px]] {{red|-10}} Courtly Vassal Opinion
* [[File:Vassal stance parochial.png|24px]] {{red|-10}} Parochial Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-15}} Opposite Trait Opinion
* {{icon|decision}} Enables the Expedite Schemes decision
|
* +20 Boldness
* +10 Energy
* -10 Vengefulness
* -35 Rationality
* -10 Body Weight
| {{red|+25}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Temperate|According to this character, it's best to enjoy things in moderation.|image=Trait temperate.png|w=20em}}
|
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+2}} Stewardship
* {{icon|health boost}} {{green|+0.25}} Health
* [[File:Vassal stance courtly.png|24px]] {{red|-10}} Courtly Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Trait Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-10}} Opposite Trait Opinion
*
| 
* +10 Energy
* -10 Vengefulness
* -35 Greed
* -18 Body Weight
| {{red|+40}}
| {{iconbox|Gluttonous|This character scoffs at moderation; they want it all.|image=Trait gluttonous.png|w=20em}}
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* {{icon|stewardship}} {{red|-2}} Stewardship
* {{icon|stress loss}} {{green|+10%}} Stress Loss
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-5}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Trait Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-10}} Opposite Trait Opinion
* {{icon|unknown}} Less likely to die from poisoning during Murder schemes
| 
* +35 Greed
* -10 Energy
* +50 Body Weight
| {{red|+20}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Trusting|This character is quick to place their faith in others.|image=Trait trusting.png|w=20em}}
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* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+2}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{red|-2}} Intrigue
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+15}} Opinion of Liege
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+15}} Opinion of Vassals
* {{icon|scheme success chance}} {{red|+15.0%}} Initial Enemy Hostile Scheme Success Chance
* {{icon|safety}} {{red|-10}} Travel Safety
* {{icon|yes}} Can offer potential Agent a Strong Hook
* {{icon|no}} Cannot suspect partners of cheating
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Blackmail of Non-criminal prisoners
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Execution of Non-criminal prisoners
| 
* +35 Honor
* +35 Sociability
* +20 Compassion
* -20 Rationality
* -20 Vengefulness
* +10 Body Weight
| {{red|+10}}
| {{iconbox|Paranoid|This character sees enemies in every shadow.|image=Trait paranoid.png|w=20em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|-1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+3}} Intrigue
* {{icon|stress gain}} {{red|+100%}} Stress gain
* {{icon|dread}} {{green|+25%}} Dread Gain
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-10}} Opinion of Vassals
* {{icon|scheme secrecy}} {{green|-10%}} Enemy Scheme Secrecy
* {{icon|scheme success chance}} {{green|-25.0%}} Initial Enemy Personal Scheme Success Chance
* {{icon|travel speed}} {{red|-10}} Travel Speed
* {{icon|safety}} {{green|+10}} Travel Safety
* {{icon|yes}} Enables all Countermeasure (Tier 2)
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Inviting characters to court
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Plots
| 
* +20 Vengefulness
* -10 Compassion
* -20 Honor
* -20 Rationality
* -35 Sociability
* -25 Body Weight
| {{green|-10}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Zealous|Religious conviction burns bright at the center of this character.|image=Trait zealous.png|w=20em}}
|
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+2}} Martial
* {{icon|piety}} {{green|+20%}} Monthly Piety
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-35}} Opinion of Different Faith
* {{icon|piety}} {{red|+20%}} Faith Conversion Cost
* [[File:Vassal stance zealot.png|24px]] {{green|+15}} Zealot Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+15}} Same Trait and Faith Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-10}} Opposite Trait Opinion
* {{icon|Stress loss}} Stress Loss through Execution (Different Faith)
| 
* +200 Zeal
* +20 Energy
* -20 Rationality
* -5 Body Weight
| {{red|+30}}
| {{iconbox|Cynical|This character trusts the self-interest of others above all else.|image=Trait cynical.png|w=20em}}
|
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+2}} Intrigue
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+2}} Learning
* {{icon|piety}} {{red|-20%}} Monthly Piety
* {{icon|piety}} {{green|-20%}} Faith Conversion Cost
* [[File:Vassal stance zealot.png|24px]] {{red|-15}} Zealot Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Trait Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-10}} Opposite Trait Opinion
| 
* +35 Rationality
* -10 Compassion
* -20 Energy
* -200 Zeal
| {{red|+30}}
|}

{| class="mildtable plainlist"
! Trait
! Character effects
! AI effects
! Cost
! Trait
! Character effects
! AI effects
! Cost
! Trait
! Character effects
! AI effects
! Cost
|-
| '''Compassionate'''<br>[[File:Trait compassionate.png|70px]]
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+2}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{red|-2}} Intrigue
* {{icon|dread}} {{red|-15}} Natural Dread
* {{icon|dread}} {{red|+100%}} Dread Decay
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Attraction Opinion
* [[File:Vassal stance courtly.png|24px]] {{green|+10}} Courtly Vassal Opinion
* [[File:Vassal stance minority.png|24px]] {{green|+15}} Minority Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-15}} Opposite Trait Opinion
* {{icon|yes}} Enables the Adopt interaction
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Blackmail
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Break up with lover
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Denounce
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Disinherit
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Dismiss Concubine
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Execution
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Fabricate Hook
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Imprison
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Move to Dungeon
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Start Abduct
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Start Murder
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Title Revocation
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain through Torture
|
* +200 Compassion
* +35 Honor
* +35 Sociability
* -20 Greed
| {{red|+10}}
| '''Callous'''<br>[[File:Trait callous.png|70px]]
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|-2}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+2}} Intrigue
* {{icon|dread}} {{green|+25%}} Dread Gain
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|-20%}} Tyranny Gain
* {{icon|dread}} {{green|-25%}} Dread Decay
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-5}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-5}} Close Family Opinion
* [[File:Vassal stance courtly.png|24px]] {{red|-10}} Courtly Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|Stress gain}} Stress Gain from Releasing Prisoners without Demands
| 
* +10 Rationality
* -10 Sociability
* -35 Honor
* -200 Compassion
| {{red|+40}}
| '''Sadistic'''<br>[[File:Trait sadistic.png|70px]]
|
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+2}} Intrigue 
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+4}} Prowess 
* {{icon|dread}} {{green|+35}} Natural Dread
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-10}} General Opinion
* [[File:Vassal stance courtly.png|24px]] {{red|-10}} Courtly Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|yes}} Can use Hostile Schemes against own children
* {{icon|Stress loss}} Stress Loss through Execution
* {{icon|Stress loss}} Stress Loss through Murder
| 
* -75 Honor
* -200 Compassion
| {{red|+40}}
|-
| '''Fickle'''<br>[[File:Trait fickle.png|70px]]
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+2}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{red|-2}} Stewardship
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+1}} Intrigue
* {{icon|scheme phase length}} {{green|+20}} Days Enemy Hostile Scheme Phase Length
| 
* +20 Boldness
* -20 Honor
* -20 Rationality
* -20 Vengefulness
* -10 Body Weight
| {{red|+25}}
| '''Stubborn'''<br>[[File:Trait stubborn.png|70px]]
|
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+3}} Stewardship
* {{icon|health boost}} {{green|+0.25}} Health (Disease Resistance)
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|-5}} Liege Opinion
* [[File:Vassal stance courtly.png|24px]] {{red|-10}} Courtly Vassal Opinion
* [[File:Vassal stance parochial.png|24px]] {{red|-10}} Parochial Vassal Opinion
* [[File:Vassal stance minority.png|24px]] {{red|-5}} Minority Vassal Opinion
| 
* +35 Honor
* +35 Vengefulness
* -10 Rationality
| {{red|+30}}
| '''Eccentric'''<br>[[File:Trait eccentric.png|70px]]
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|-2}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+2}} Learning
* {{icon|stress gain}} {{red|+50%}} Stress Gain
* {{icon|stress loss}} {{green|+50%}} Stress Loss
* [[File:Focus invalid.png|24px]] {{green|+20%}} Monthly Lifestyle Experience
* [[File:Withdraw from view.png|24px]] Enables the Withdraw from View Countermeasure (Tier 2)
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Trait Opinion
| 
* +75 Boldness
* -20 Honor
* -20 Sociability
* -200 Rationality
| {{red|+15}}
|}

== Education traits ==
When reaching adulthood every character receives an education trait based on how their education focus went and can be upgraded by completing [[File:Activity adult education.png|24px]] University Visit activities. Level 5 education traits can only be obtained if the child's dynasty finished the [[File:Legitimacy legacy track.png|24px]] Legitimacy dynasty legacy or the estate has the Education Hall upgrade.

For custom rulers level 1 traits are free, level 2 traits cost {{red|20}}, level 3 traits cost {{red|40}}, level 4 traits cost {{red|80}} and level 5 traits cost {{red|150}}.
{| class="mildtable plainlist"
! Source
! Level 1
! Level 2
! Level 3
! Level 4
! Level 5
|- style="vertical-align:top"
| {{icon|diplomacy lifestyle}} Diplomacy education
| id="Naive Appeaser" | {{iconify|Naive Appeaser|60px}}
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+2}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|diplomacy lifestyle}} {{green|+10%}} Diplomacy Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|domain}} {{red|−1}} Domain Limit
| id="Adequate Bargainer" | {{iconify|Adequate Bargainer|60px}}
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+4}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|diplomacy lifestyle}} {{green|+20%}} Diplomacy Lifestyle Experience
| id="Charismatic Negotiator" | {{iconify|Charismatic Negotiator|60px}}
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+6}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|diplomacy lifestyle}} {{green|+30%}} Diplomacy Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|domain}} {{green|+1}} Domain Limit
| id="Grey Eminence" | {{iconify|Grey Eminence|60px}}
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+8}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|diplomacy lifestyle}} {{green|+40%}} Diplomacy Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|domain}} {{green|+2}} Domain Limit
| id="Virtuoso Arbitrator" | {{iconify|Virtuoso Arbitrator|60px}}
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+10}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|diplomacy lifestyle}} {{green|+50%}} Diplomacy Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|domain}} {{green|+3}} Domain Limit
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+3}} Martial
* {{icon|martial lifestyle}} {{green|+25%}} Martial Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|scheme potential}} {{green|+10%}} Personal Scheme Potential
* {{icon|yes}} {{green|+25}} Offer Vassalization Acceptance
* {{icon|wrd}} {{green|+5}} War Score from offering Hostages (max {{green|+10}})
|- style="vertical-align:top"
| {{icon|martial lifestyle}} Martial education
| id="Misguided Warrior" | {{iconify|Misguided Warrior|60px}}
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+2}} Martial
* {{icon|martial lifestyle}} {{green|+10%}} Martial Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|domain}} {{red|−1}} Domain Limit
| id="Tough Soldier" | {{iconify|Tough Soldier|60px}}
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+4}} Martial
* {{icon|martial lifestyle}} {{green|+20%}} Martial Lifestyle Experience
| id="Skilled Tactician" | {{iconify|Skilled Tactician|60px}}
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+6}} Martial
* {{icon|martial lifestyle}} {{green|+30%}} Martial Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|domain}} {{green|+1}} Domain Limit
| id="Brilliant Strategist" | {{iconify|Brilliant Strategist|60px}}
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+8}} Martial
* {{icon|martial lifestyle}} {{green|+40%}} Martial Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|domain}} {{green|+2}} Domain Limit
| id="Exalted Warlord" | {{iconify|Exalted Warlord|60px}}
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+10}} Martial
* {{icon|martial lifestyle}} {{green|+50%}} Martial Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|domain}} {{green|+3}} Domain Limit
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+3}} Stewardship
* {{icon|stewardship lifestyle}} {{green|+25%}} Stewardship Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|army speed}} {{green|+20%}} Army Movement Speed
* {{icon|siege progress}} {{green|+50%}} Army Siege Weapon Effectiveness
|- style="vertical-align:top"
| {{icon|stewardship lifestyle}} Stewardship education
| id="Indulgent Wastrel" | {{iconify|Indulgent Wastrel|60px}}
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+2}} Stewardship
* {{icon|stewardship lifestyle}} {{green|+10%}} Stewardship Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|domain}} {{red|−1}} Domain Limit
| id="Thrifty Clerk" | {{iconify|Thrifty Clerk|60px}}
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+4}} Stewardship
* {{icon|stewardship lifestyle}} {{green|+20%}} Stewardship Lifestyle Experience
| id="Fortune Builder" | {{iconify|Fortune Builder|60px}}
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+6}} Stewardship
* {{icon|stewardship lifestyle}} {{green|+30%}} Stewardship Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|domain}} {{green|+1}} Domain Limit
| id="Midas Touched" | {{iconify|Midas Touched|60px}}
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+8}} Stewardship
* {{icon|stewardship lifestyle}} {{green|+40%}} Stewardship Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|domain}} {{green|+2}} Domain Limit
| id="Golden Sovereign" | {{iconify|Golden Sovereign|60px}}
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+10}} Stewardship
* {{icon|stewardship lifestyle}} {{green|+50%}} Stewardship Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|domain}} {{green|+3}} Domain Limit
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+3}} Learning
* {{icon|learning lifestyle}} {{green|+25%}} Learning Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|gold}} {{green|+25%}} Vassal Taxes
|- style="vertical-align:top"
| {{icon|intrigue lifestyle}} Intrigue education
| id="Amateurish Plotter" | {{iconify|Amateurish Plotter|60px}}
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+2}} Intrigue
* {{icon|intrigue lifestyle}} {{green|+10%}} Intrigue Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|domain}} {{red|−1}} Domain Limit
| id="Flamboyant Trickster" | {{iconify|Flamboyant Trickster|60px}}
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+4}} Intrigue
* {{icon|intrigue lifestyle}} {{green|+20%}} Intrigue Lifestyle Experience
| id="Intricate Webweaver" | {{iconify|Intricate Webweaver|60px}}
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+6}} Intrigue
* {{icon|intrigue lifestyle}} {{green|+30%}} Intrigue Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|domain}} {{green|+1}} Domain Limit
| id="Elusive Shadow" | {{iconify|Elusive Shadow|60px}}
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+8}} Intrigue
* {{icon|intrigue lifestyle}} {{green|+40%}} Intrigue Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|domain}} {{green|+2}} Domain Limit
| id="Conniving Puppetmaster" | {{iconify|Conniving Puppetmaster|60px}}
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+10}} Intrigue
* {{icon|intrigue lifestyle}} {{green|+50%}} Intrigue Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|domain}} {{green|+3}} Domain Limit
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+3}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|diplomacy lifestyle}} {{green|+25%}} Diplomacy Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|scheme potential}} {{green|+10%}} Hostile Scheme Potential
* {{icon|yes}} {{green|+25}} Agent Acceptance
|- style="vertical-align:top"
| {{icon|learning lifestyle}} Learning education
| id="Conscientious Scribe" | {{iconify|Conscientious Scribe|60px}}
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+2}} Learning
* {{icon|learning lifestyle}} {{green|+10%}} Learning Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|domain}} {{red|−1}} Domain Limit
| id="Insightful Thinker" | {{iconify|Insightful Thinker|60px}}
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+4}} Learning
* {{icon|learning lifestyle}} {{green|+20%}} Learning Lifestyle Experience
| id="Astute Intellectual" | {{iconify|Astute Intellectual|60px}}
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+6}} Learning
* {{icon|learning lifestyle}} {{green|+30%}} Learning Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|domain}} {{green|+1}} Domain Limit
| id="Mastermind Philosopher" | {{iconify|Mastermind Philosopher|60px}}
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+8}} Learning
* {{icon|learning lifestyle}} {{green|+40%}} Learning Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|domain}} {{green|+2}} Domain Limit
| id="Erudite Oracle" | {{iconify|Erudite Oracle|60px}}
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+10}} Learning
* {{icon|learning lifestyle}} {{green|+50%}} Learning Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|domain}} {{green|+3}} Domain Limit
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+3}} Intrigue
* {{icon|intrigue lifestyle}} {{green|+25%}} Intrigue Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|development}} {{green|+0.1}} Monthly Development
* {{icon|kos}} {{green|+10%}} County Fertility Growth
|- style="vertical-align:top"
| 
* {{icon|martial lifestyle}} Martial education
* [[File:Innovation knighthood.png|24px]] Knighthood innovation
* {{icon|yes}} Martial gender allows the child
* {{icon|no}} Ruler designer
| id="Bumbling Squire" | {{iconify|Bumbling Squire|60px}}
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+1}} Prowess
| id="Confident Knight" | {{iconify|Confident Knight|60px}}
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+2}} Prowess
| id="Formidable Banneret" | {{iconify|Formidable Banneret|60px}}
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+3}} Prowess
| id="Famous Champion" | {{iconify|Famous Champion|60px}}
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+4}} Prowess
| 
|- style="vertical-align:top"
| 
* [[File:Urbanism legacy track.png|24px]] Second Metropolitan legacy
* {{icon|development}} Chance equal to Development
* {{icon|no}} Ruler designer
| id="Town Dweller" | {{iconify|Town Dweller|60px}}
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+1}} Stewardship
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+1}} Learning
| id="Mayor Trainee" | {{iconify|Mayor Trainee|60px}}
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+2}} Stewardship
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+2}} Learning
| id="Town Maven" | {{iconify|Town Maven|60px}}
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+3}} Stewardship
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+3}} Learning
| id="Republican Heir" | {{iconify|Republican Heir|60px}}
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+4}} Stewardship
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+4}} Learning
| 
|}

== Congenital traits ==
{{see also|Trait inheritance}}
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 or are related. Congenital traits are marked with a white aura.
{| class="mildtable plainlist"
! Trait
! Effects
! Caused by inbreeding
! Appearance age
! Cost
|-
| {{iconbox|Melancholic|This character has a hard time seeing the good in life.|image=Trait depressed.png|w=30em}}
| 
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|martial}} {{red|−1}} Martial
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{red|−1}} Stewardship
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{red|−1}} Intrigue
* {{icon|fertility}} {{red|−10%}} Fertility
* {{icon|health penalty}} {{red|−0.5}} Health
* {{icon|unknown}} Unique "this is you" description
| {{icon|no|alt=y}}
| 10-14
|{{green|-20}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Lunatic|Plagued by hallucinations, delusions and disorganized thoughts, this character struggles to distinguish between what is real and what is not.|image=Trait lunatic.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|health penalty}} {{red|−0.25}} Health
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|scheme phase length}} {{green|+10}} Enemy Hostile Scheme Phase Length
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Trait Opinion
| {{icon|no|alt=y}}
| 16-30
|{{green|-15}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Possessed|The sudden changes in emotion, awareness and ability that this character experiences can only be explained by spirits inhabiting their body.|image=Trait possessed.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|health penalty}} {{red|−0.5}} Health
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|learning lifestyle}} {{green|+10%}} Monthly Learning Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+15}} Same Trait Opinion
| {{icon|no|alt=y}}
| 10-20
|{{green|-20}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Fecund|This character is fruitful and fertile.|image=Trait fecund.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|fertility}} {{green|+50%}} Fertility
* {{icon|health boost}} {{green|+5}} Years Life Expectancy
* {{icon|fertility}} {{green|+5}} Years of Fertility
| {{icon|no|alt=y}}
| Birth
|{{red|+50}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Albino|With their white hair and red eyes, this character strikes fear in many.|image=Trait albino.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|dread}} {{green|+15}} Natural Dread
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} General Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Trait Opinion
* {{icon|yes}} Hair is white but color can be changed in barbershop
| {{icon|no|alt=y}}
| Birth
|'''0'''
|-
| {{iconbox|Lisping|This character has trouble pronouncing certain sounds.|image=Trait lisping.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−2}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Trait Opinion
| {{icon|no|alt=y}}
| Birth
|{{green|-5}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Stuttering|Finishing a sentence quickly is not this character's strong suit.|image=Trait stuttering.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−2}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Trait Opinion
| {{icon|no|alt=y}}
| Birth
|{{green|-5}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Pure-blooded|This character is of a pure bloodline.|image=Trait pure blooded.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|fertility}} {{green|+10%}} Fertility
* {{icon|health boost}} {{green|+0.25}} Health
* {{icon|unknown}} {{green|−50%}} Inbreeding Chance
| {{icon|yes|alt=y}}
| Birth
|{{red|+50}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Giant|Others have to crane their necks, and rein in awe, as this character walks by.|image=Trait giant.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+6}} Prowess
* {{icon|health penalty}} {{red|−0.25}} Health
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Attraction Opinion
* [[File:Vassal stance glory hound.png|24px]] {{green|+10}} Glory Hound Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Tribal and Wanua Ruler Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+20}} Same Trait Opinion
| {{icon|yes|alt=y}}
| Birth
|{{red|+20}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Scaly|This character is covered in scaly patches of skin.|image=Trait scaly.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|fertility}} {{red|−20%}} Fertility
* {{icon|dread}} {{green|+10}} Natural Dread
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−30}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Trait Opinion
| {{icon|yes|alt=y}}
| Birth
|'''0'''
|-
| {{iconbox|Club-footed|This character is cursed with twisted feet and an unsightly walk.|image=Trait clubfooted.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−2}} Prowess
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Trait Opinion
| {{icon|yes|alt=y}}
| Birth
|'''0'''
|-
| {{iconbox|Dwarf|This character is afflicted by a genetic disorder that stunts their growth.|image=Trait dwarf.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−4}} Prowess
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−20}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+20}} Same Trait Opinion
| {{icon|yes|alt=y}}
| Birth
|'''0'''
|-
| {{iconbox|Hunchbacked|This character is weighted down by the curse of a humpback.|image=Trait hunchbacked.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−2}} Prowess
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−30}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Trait Opinion
| {{icon|yes|alt=y}}
| Birth
|{{green|-10}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Sterile/Infertile|This character cannot produce children.|image=Trait infertile.png|w=30em}}
| {{icon|fertility}} {{red|−50%}} Fertility
| {{icon|yes|alt=y}}
| Birth
|'''0'''
|-
| {{iconbox|Wheezing|This character is cursed to spend their life coughing and wheezing.|image=Trait wheezing.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|health penalty}} {{red|−0.15}} Health
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|unknown}} {{red|4 times more likely to spread disease traits}}
| {{icon|yes|alt=y}}
| Birth
|{{green|-10}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Spindly|This character's limbs are long and knobby.|image=Trait spindly.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−1}} Prowess
* {{icon|health penalty}} {{red|−0.25}} Health
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} Attraction Opinion
| {{icon|yes|alt=y}}
| Birth
|{{green|-10}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Bleeder|Any kind of wound might prove fatal to this character since their sanguine humors are in a hurry to escape their body.|image=Trait bleeder.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|health penalty}} {{red|−1.5}} Health
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} Vassal Opinion
| {{icon|yes|alt=y}}
| Birth
|{{green|-20}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Inbred|This character's family has been a bit too familiar.|image=Trait inbred.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−5}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|martial}} {{red|−5}} Martial
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{red|−5}} Stewardship
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{red|−5}} Intrigue
* {{icon|learning}} {{red|−5}} Learning
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−2}} Prowess
* {{icon|fertility}} {{red|−50%}} Fertility
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−30}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|health penalty}} {{red|−1.5}} Health
* {{icon|legitimacy}} Decreased Initial Legitimacy
| {{icon|yes|alt=y}}
| Birth
|{{green|-30}}
|}

=== Leveled congenital 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, both positively and negatively. 

The game incorrectly states that if both parents have the same trait, it will get inherited (it will, just not as an active trait), the actual factors for genetic inheritance are complicated, see [[Family (relation)]]. The name of some leveled traits depends on the character's gender.
{| class="mildtable plainlist"
! Trait group
! Negative level 3
! Negative level 2
! Negative level 1
! Positive level 1
! Positive level 2
! Positive level 3
|- style="vertical-align:top"
| Appearance
| id="Hideous" | {{iconify|Hideous|60px}} ({{green|-30}} cost)
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−3}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|fertility}} {{red|−30%}} Fertility
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−30}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|unknown}} Extreme Facial Characteristics
* {{icon|unknown}} Penalties to Seduction
| id="Ugly" | {{iconify|Ugly|60px}} ({{green|-20}} cost)
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−2}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|fertility}} {{red|−20%}} Fertility
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−20}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|unknown}} Extreme Facial Characteristics
* {{icon|unknown}} Penalties to Seduction
| id="Homely" | {{iconify|Homely|60px}} ({{green|-10}} cost)
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|fertility}} {{red|−10%}} Fertility
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|unknown}} Extreme Facial Characteristics
* {{icon|unknown}} Penalties to Seduction
| id="Comely" | {{iconify|Comely|60px}} ({{red|+40}} cost)
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|fertility}} {{green|+10%}} Fertility
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|unknown}} {{green|Slower Portrait Aging}}
* {{icon|unknown}} Moderate Facial Characteristics
* {{icon|unknown}} Bonuses to Seduction
| id="Pretty" | {{iconify|Pretty|60px}}/Handsome ({{red|+80}} cost)
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+2}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|fertility}} {{green|+20%}} Fertility
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+20}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|unknown}} {{green|Slower Portrait Aging}}
* {{icon|unknown}} Moderate Facial Characteristics
* {{icon|unknown}} Bonuses to Seduction
| id="Beautiful" | {{iconify|Beautiful|60px}} ({{red|+120}} cost)
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+3}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|fertility}} {{green|+30%}} Fertility
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+30}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|unknown}} {{green|Slower Portrait Aging}}
* {{icon|unknown}} Moderate Facial Characteristics
* {{icon|unknown}} Bonuses to Seduction

|- style="vertical-align:top"
| Intelligence
| id="Imbecile" | {{iconify|Imbecile|60px}} ({{green|-45}} cost)
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−8}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|martial}} {{red|−8}} Martial
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{red|−8}} Stewardship
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{red|−8}} Intrigue
* {{icon|learning}} {{red|−8}} Learning
* [[File:Focus invalid.png|24px]] {{red|−30%}} Monthly Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|unknown}} Penalty to education
* {{icon|unknown}} Cannot be seduced
* -200 Rationality
| id="Stupid" | {{iconify|Stupid|60px}} ({{green|-30}} cost)
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−4}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|martial}} {{red|−4}} Martial
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{red|−4}} Stewardship
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{red|−4}} Intrigue
* {{icon|learning}} {{red|−4}} Learning
* [[File:Focus invalid.png|24px]] {{red|−20%}} Monthly Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|unknown}} Penalty to education
* -75 Rationality
| id="Slow" | {{iconify|Slow|60px}} ({{green|-15}} cost)
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−2}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|martial}} {{red|−2}} Martial
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{red|−2}} Stewardship
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{red|−2}} Intrigue
* {{icon|learning}} {{red|−2}} Learning
* [[File:Focus invalid.png|24px]] {{red|−10%}} Monthly Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|unknown}} Penalty to education
* -50 Rationality
| id="Quick" | {{iconify|Quick|60px}} ({{red|+80}} cost)
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+1}} Martial
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+1}} Stewardship
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+1}} Intrigue
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+1}} Learning
* [[File:Focus invalid.png|24px]] {{green|+10%}} Monthly Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|unknown}} Bonus to education
* +50 Rationality
|{{iconify|Intelligent|60px}} ({{red|+160}} cost)
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+3}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+3}} Martial
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+3}} Stewardship
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+3}} Intrigue
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+3}} Learning
* [[File:Focus invalid.png|24px]] {{green|+20%}} Monthly Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|unknown}} Bonus to education
* +75 Rationality
| id="Genius" | {{iconify|Genius|60px}} ({{red|+240}} cost)
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+5}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+5}} Martial
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+5}} Stewardship
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+5}} Intrigue
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+5}} Learning
* [[File:Focus invalid.png|24px]] {{green|+30%}} Monthly Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|unknown}} Bonus to education
* +200 Rationality

|- style="vertical-align:top"
| Physique
| id="Feeble" | {{iconify|Feeble|60px}} ({{green|-45}} cost)
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−6}} Prowess
* {{icon|health penalty}} {{red|-1}} Health
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|unknown}} Penalties to Prowess Education
* {{icon|unknown}} Penalties to Seduction
* {{icon|unknown}} Harder to control weight
* -30 Energy
| id="Frail" | {{iconify|Frail|60px}} ({{green|-30}} cost)
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−4}} Prowess
* {{icon|health penalty}} {{red|−0.5}} Health
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|unknown}} Penalties to Prowess Education
* {{icon|unknown}} Penalties to Seduction
* {{icon|unknown}} Harder to control weight
* -20 Energy
| id="Delicate" | {{iconify|Delicate|60px}} ({{green|-15}} cost)
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−2}} Prowess
* {{icon|health penalty}} {{red|−0.25}} Health
* {{icon|unknown}} Penalties to Prowess Education
* {{icon|unknown}} Penalties to Seduction
* {{icon|unknown}} Harder to control weight
* -10 Energy
| id="Hale" | {{iconify|Hale|60px}} ({{red|+60}} cost)
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+2}} Prowess
* {{icon|health boost}} {{green|+0.25}} Health
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|unknown}} Bonuses to Prowess Education
* {{icon|unknown}} Bonuses to Seduction
* {{icon|unknown}} Easier to control weight
* +10 Energy
|{{iconify|Robust|60px}} ({{red|+120}} cost)
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+4}} Prowess
* {{icon|health boost}} {{green|+0.5}} Health
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|unknown}} Bonuses to Prowess Education
* {{icon|unknown}} Bonuses to Seduction
* {{icon|unknown}} Easier to control weight
* +20 Energy
| id="Amazonian" | <div id="Herculean">[[File:Trait physique good 3.png|60px]] Amazonian/Herculean ({{red|+180}} cost)
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+8}} Prowess
* {{icon|health boost}} {{green|+1}} Health
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+15}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|unknown}} Bonuses to Prowess Education
* {{icon|unknown}} Bonuses to Seduction
* {{icon|unknown}} Easier to control weight
* +20 Energy
|}

== Physical traits ==
{| class="mildtable plainlist"
! Trait
! Character effects
! AI effects
! Cost
|-
| {{iconbox|Shrewd|Life has taught this character the value of good judgement and sharp wit.|image=Trait shrewd.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+2}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+2}} Martial
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+2}} Stewardship
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+2}} Intrigue
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+2}} Learning
| +50 Rationality
| {{red|+50}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Strong|Though training and perseverance, this character has been granted a strong body.|image=Trait strong.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+4}} Prowess
* {{icon|health boost}} {{green|+0.5}} Health
| +20 Energy
| {{red|+50}}
|-
| {{iconbox|One-Eyed|This character only has one eye.|image=Trait one eyed.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+1}} Learning
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−2}} Prowess
* {{icon|dread}} {{green|+10}} Natural Dread
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|unknown}} {{red|+100%}} Likelihood of capture or death in Battle
* {{icon|unknown}} Always wears an Eye Patch face item
| −10 Energy
| {{red|+10}}
|-
| {{iconbox|One-Legged|This character only has one leg.|image=Trait one legged.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+1}} Learning
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−4}} Prowess
* {{icon|dread}} {{red|−10}} Natural Dread
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|unknown}} {{red|+100%}} Likelihood of capture or death in Battle
| −10 Energy
| {{green|-5}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Weak|This character's body is on the decline.|image=Trait weak.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−2}} Prowess
* {{icon|health penalty}} {{red|−0.5}} Health
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} Vassal Opinion
| −20 Energy
| {{green|-10}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Dull|It has been a long time since this character's mind had any exercise.|image=Trait dull.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−2}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|martial}} {{red|−2}} Martial
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{red|−2}} Stewardship
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{red|−2}} Intrigue
* {{icon|learning}} {{red|−2}} Learning
| −50 Rationality
| {{green|-20}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Eunuch|This character has been intentionally castrated after sexual maturity.|image=Trait eunuch.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} Attraction Opinion
* [[File:Vassal stance glory hound.png|24px]] {{red|−10}} Glory Hound Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|warning}} Cannot marry but keep existing marriages
* {{icon|warning}} Cannot have children
* {{icon|warning}} Cannot inherit titles or get claims on them
* {{icon|no}} Cannot be set as designated heir
* {{icon|no}} Cannot be elected for titles
| −15 Energy
| {{green|-10}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Beardless Eunuch|Castration before puberty has stunted this character's muscles and body hair, leaving them the quintessential eunuch.|image=Trait beardless eunuch.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−4}} Prowess
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} Attraction Opinion
* [[File:Vassal stance glory hound.png|24px]] {{red|−20}} Glory Hound Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|warning}} Cannot marry
* {{icon|warning}} Cannot have children
* {{icon|warning}} Cannot inherit titles or get claims on them
* {{icon|no}} Cannot be set as designated heir
* {{icon|no}} Cannot be elected for titles
| 
* −10 Boldness
* −25 Energy
| {{green|-15}}
|}

== Leveled traits ==
The following traits have one or more trait paths. The traits and the experience to upgrade them are gained following certain actions, events or activities. Each trait level adds to the previous ones (i.e. Blademaster at level 2 gives {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+12}} Prowess).
{| class="mildtable plainlist"
! width=1% | Trait
! Level 0 Effects
! width=1% | Paths
! Level 1 effects
! Level 2 effects
! Level 3 effects
! Level 4 effects
! Level 5 effects
|- id="Aspiring Blademaster"
| Aspiring Blademaster<br>[[File:Trait blademaster.png|75px]]
|
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+3}} Prowess
* {{icon|health boost}} {{green|+0.25}} Disease Resistance
| Blademaster<br>[[File:Trait track lifestyle blademaster.png]]
|
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+3}} Prowess
* {{icon|health boost}} {{green|+0.25}} Disease Resistance
|
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+6}} Prowess
* {{icon|health boost}} {{green|+0.50}} Disease Resistance
| {{icon|no}}
| {{icon|no}}
| {{icon|no}}
|- id="Eager Reveler"
| Eager Reveler<br>[[File:Trait reveler.png|75px]]
|
*{{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+1}} Intrigue
* [[File:Vassal stance courtly.png|24px]] {{green|+5}} Courtly Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+15}} Same Trait Opinion
| Reveler<br>[[File:Trait track lifestyle reveler.png]]
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+1}} Intrigue
* [[File:Vassal stance courtly.png|24px]] {{green|+5}} Courtly Vassal Opinion
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+2}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+1}} Intrigue
* {{icon|scheme success chance}} {{green|+10.0%}} Initial Hostile Scheme Success Chance
* [[File:Vassal stance courtly.png|24px]] {{green|+5}} Courtly Vassal Opinion
| {{icon|no}}
| {{icon|no}}
| {{icon|no}}
|- id="Novice Physician"
| Novice Physician<br>[[File:Trait physician.png|75px]]
|
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+1}} Learning
* {{icon|health boost}} {{green|+0.25}} Disease Resistance
| Physician<br>[[File:Trait track lifestyle physician.png]]
|
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+1}} Learning
* {{icon|health boost}} {{green|+0.25}} Disease Resistance
|
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+2}} Learning
* {{icon|health boost}} {{green|+0.50}} Disease Resistance
| {{icon|no}}
| {{icon|no}}
| {{icon|no}}
|- id="Pilgrim"
| Pilgrim<br>[[File:Trait pilgrim.png|75px]]
|
* {{icon|piety}} {{green|+5%}} Monthly Piety
* {{icon|travel speed}} {{green|+5}} Travel Speed
* {{icon|safety}} {{green|+5}} Travel Safety
* [[File:Vassal stance zealot.png|24px]] {{green|+5}} Zealot Vassal Opinion
| Pilgrim<br>[[File:Trait track pilgrim.png]]
|
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+1}} Learning
* {{icon|piety}} {{green|+10%}} Monthly Piety
* [[File:Vassal stance zealot.png|24px]] {{green|+10}} Zealot Vassal Opinion
|
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+2}} Learning
* {{icon|piety}} {{green|+10%}} Monthly Piety
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Different Culture Opinion
* [[File:Vassal stance zealot.png|24px]] {{green|+20}} Zealot Vassal Opinion
| {{icon|no}}
| {{icon|no}}
| {{icon|no}}
|- id="Poet"
| Poet<br>[[File:Trait poet.png|75px]]
| 
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+1}} Diplomacy per Level of Fame
* {{icon|stress loss}} {{green|+10%}} Stress Loss
* {{icon|yes}} Send Poem interaction
| Poetry<br>[[File:Trait track lifestyle poet.png]]
| 
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+1}} Diplomacy
* [[File:Vassal stance courtly.png|24px]] {{green|+5}} Courtly Vassal Opinion
| 
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+2}} Diplomacy
* [[File:Vassal stance courtly.png|24px]] {{green|+5}} Courtly Vassal Opinion
| {{icon|no}}
| {{icon|no}}
| {{icon|no}}
|- id="Scarred"
| Scarred<br>[[File:Trait scarred.png|75px]]
|
* {{icon|prestige}} {{green|+0.10}} Monthly Prestige
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Attraction Opinion
| Scarred<br>[[File:Trait scarred.png|60px]]
|
* {{icon|health penalty}} {{red|−0.10}} Health
* {{icon|prestige}} {{green|+0.05}} Monthly Prestige
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} Child Opinion
|
* {{icon|health penalty}} {{red|−0.10}} Health
* {{icon|dread}} {{green|+10%}} Dread Gain
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−20}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−20}} Child Opinion
| {{icon|no}}
| {{icon|no}}
| {{icon|no}}
|- id="Mystic"
| Mystic<br>[[File:Trait mystic.png|75px]]
|
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+1}} Learning
* {{icon|decision}} Mystical Communion decision
| Mystic<br>[[File:Trait track lifestyle mystic.png]]
| {{icon|learning}} {{green|+1}} Learning
| {{icon|learning}} {{green|+2}} Learning
| {{icon|no}}
| {{icon|no}}
| {{icon|no}}
|- id="Bushi-Errant"
| Bushi-Errant<br>[[File:Trait knight of the tiger.png|75px]]
|
* {{icon|knight}} {{green|+2}} Number of Knights
* {{icon|knight}} {{green|+1.0%}} Knight Effectiveness per Prowess
* [[File:Vassal stance glory hound.png|24px]] {{green|+15}} Glory Vassal Hound Opinion
| Right-doer<br>[[File:Trait knight of the tiger.png|60px]]
|
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+1}} Prowess per Level of Fame
* {{icon|knight}} {{green|+1}} Number of Knights
* {{icon|levies}} {{green|+1}} Size of MAA Regiments
|
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+2}} Prowess per Level of Fame
* {{icon|knight}} {{green|+2}} Number of Knights
* {{icon|levies}} {{green|+2}} Size of MAA Regiments
| {{icon|no}}
| {{icon|no}}
| {{icon|no}}
|- id="Champion-Errant"
| Champion-Errant<br>[[File:Trait knight of the lion.png|75px]]
|
* {{icon|knight}} {{green|+2}} Number of Knights
* {{icon|knight}} {{green|+1.0%}} Knight Effectiveness per Prowess
* [[File:Vassal stance glory hound.png|24px]] {{green|+15}} Glory Vassal Hound Opinion
| Right-doer<br>[[File:Trait knight of the lion.png|60px]]
|
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+1}} Prowess per Level of Fame
* {{icon|knight}} {{green|+1}} Number of Knights
* {{icon|levies}} {{green|+1}} Size of MAA Regiments
|
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+2}} Prowess per Level of Fame
* {{icon|knight}} {{green|+2}} Number of Knights
* {{icon|levies}} {{green|+2}} Size of MAA Regiments
| {{icon|no}}
| {{icon|no}}
| {{icon|no}}
|- id="Knight-Errant"
| Knight-Errant<br>[[File:Trait knight of the swan.png|75px]]
|
* {{icon|knight}} {{green|+2}} Number of Knights
* {{icon|knight}} {{green|+1.0%}} Knight Effectiveness per Prowess
* [[File:Vassal stance glory hound.png|24px]] {{green|+15}} Glory Vassal Hound Opinion
| Right-doer<br>[[File:Trait knight of the swan.png|60px]]
|
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+1}} Prowess per Level of Fame
* {{icon|knight}} {{green|+1}} Number of Knights
* {{icon|levies}} {{green|+1}} Size of MAA Regiments
|
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+2}} Prowess per Level of Fame
* {{icon|knight}} {{green|+2}} Number of Knights
* {{icon|levies}} {{green|+2}} Size of MAA Regiments
| {{icon|no}}
| {{icon|no}}
| {{icon|no}}
|- id="Charioteer"
| Charioteer<br>[[File:Trait charioteer blue.png|75px]]
| 
| Charioteering<br>[[File:Trait track charioteer blue.png]]
|
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+1}} Prowess
* {{icon|health boost}} {{green|+0.25}} Health
* {{icon|travel speed}} {{green|+5%}} Travel Speed
|
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+1}} Prowess
* {{icon|health boost}} {{green|+0.25}} Health
* {{icon|travel speed}} {{green|+10%}} Travel Speed
| {{icon|no}}
| {{icon|no}}
| {{icon|no}}
|- id="Hunter"
| rowspan=2 | Hunter<br>[[File:Trait hunter.png|75px]]
| rowspan=2 |
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+1}} Prowess
* {{icon|Stress loss}} {{green|+5%}} Stress Loss
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Trait Opinion
| Venator<br>[[File:Trait track hunter.png]]
|
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+1}} Learning
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+1}} Prowess
* {{icon|health boost}} {{green|+0.10}} Health
* {{icon|Stress loss}} {{green|+5%}} Stress Loss
* [[File:Vassal stance glory hound.png|24px]] {{green|+5}} Glory Hound Opinion
|
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+1}} Learning
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+2}} Prowess
* {{icon|health boost}} {{green|+0.25}} Health
* {{icon|Stress loss}} {{green|+10%}} Stress Loss
* [[File:Vassal stance glory hound.png|24px]] {{green|+10}} Glory Hound Opinion
| rowspan=2 | {{icon|no}}
| rowspan=2 | {{icon|no}}
| rowspan=2 | {{icon|no}}
|-
| Falconer<br>[[File:Trait track falconer.png]]
|
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+1}} Stewardship
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+1}} Learning
* {{icon|prestige}} {{green|+0.25}} Monthly Prestige
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Attraction Opinion
* [[File:Vassal stance courtly.png|24px]] {{green|+5}} Courtly Opinion
|
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+2}} Stewardship
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+1}} Learning
* {{icon|prestige}} {{green|+0.50}} Monthly Prestige
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Attraction Opinion
* [[File:Vassal stance courtly.png|24px]] {{green|+10}} Courtly Opinion
|- id="Traveler"
| rowspan=2 | Traveler<br>[[File:Trait traveler.png|75px]]
| rowspan=2 |
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+1}} Diplomacy
* [[File:Wandering lifestyle.png|24px]] {{green|+10%}} Wandering Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Same Trait Opinion
| Wanderer<br>[[File:Trait track travel.png]]
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+1}} Learning
* {{icon|health boost}} {{green|+0.25}} Health
* {{icon|travel speed}} {{green|+5%}} Travel Speed
* [[File:Wandering lifestyle.png|24px]] {{green|+20%}} Wandering Lifestyle Experience
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+1}} Learning
* {{icon|health boost}} {{green|+0.25}} Health
* {{icon|travel speed}} {{green|+10%}} Travel Speed
* [[File:Wandering lifestyle.png|24px]] {{green|+20%}} Wandering Lifestyle Experience
| rowspan=2 | {{icon|no}}
| rowspan=2 | {{icon|no}}
| rowspan=2 | {{icon|no}}
|-
| Seasoned<br>[[File:Trait track danger.png]]
|
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+1}} Stewardship
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+1}} Prowess
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Travel Companion Opinion
* {{icon|safety}} {{green|+5%}} Travel Safety
|
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+1}} Stewardship
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+1}} Prowess
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Travel Companion Opinion
* {{icon|safety}} {{green|+10%}} Travel Safety
|- id="Peasant Leader"
| Peasant Leader<br>[[File:Trait peasant leader.png|75px]]
| 
* {{icon|gold}} {{green|-50.00%}} Army Gold Maintenance
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Popular Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} General Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+25}} Same Trait Opinion
| Notoriety<br>[[File:Trait peasant leader.png|60px]]
| {{icon|advantage}} {{green|-25%}} Enemy Defensive Advantage
| 
* {{icon|advantage}} {{green|+1}} Advantage
* {{icon|siege progress}} {{green|+0.1}} Levy Siege Progress
| 
* {{icon|advantage}} {{green|+2}} Advantage
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+20}} Popular Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} No Different Culture penalty
* {{icon|opinion}} No Different Faith penalty
| {{icon|no}}
| {{icon|no}}
|- id="Hastiluder"
| rowspan=4 | Hastiluder<br>[[File:Trait tournament.png|75px]]
| rowspan=4 | {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Trait Opinion
| Foot<br>[[File:Trait track foot.png]]
| {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+1}} Prowess
| 
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+1}} Martial
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+1}} Prowess
|
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+4}} Prowess per Stress Level
* {{icon|knight}} {{green|+2}} Number of knights
* {{icon|levies}} {{green|+2}} Size of Men-at-Arms Regiments
| rowspan=4 | {{icon|no}}
| rowspan=4 | {{icon|no}}
|-
| Bow<br>[[File:Trait track bow.png]]
| {{icon|health boost}} {{green|+0.10}} Health
|
* {{icon|health boost}} {{green|+0.25}} Health
* {{icon|levies}} {{green|+15%}} Vassal Levy Base Contribution
|
* {{icon|health boost}} {{green|+0.25}} Health
* {{icon|gold}} {{green|-25.00%}} Army Gold Maintenance
|-
| Horse<br>[[File:Trait track horse.png]]
| {{icon|prestige}} {{green|+5%}} Monthly Prestige
|
* {{icon|prestige}} {{green|+10%}} Monthly Prestige
* [[File:Vassal stance glory hound.png|24px]] {{green|+20}} Glory Hound Opinion
|
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+1}} Prowess per Level of Fame
* {{icon|renown}} {{green|+5%}} Monthly Renown
|-
| Wit<br>[[File:Trait track wit.png]]
| {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+1}} Diplomacy
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+1}} Diplomacy
* [[File:Focus invalid.png|24px]] {{green|+5%}} Lifestyle Experience
* [[File:Vassal stance zealot.png|24px]] {{green|+10}} Zealot Vassal Opinion
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+1}} Diplomacy
* [[File:Focus invalid.png|24px]] {{green|+10%}} Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|army speed}} {{green|+20%}} Army Movement Speed
|- id="Governor"
| Governor<br>[[File:Trait governor.png|75px]]
| 
| Governor<br>[[File:Trait track governor.png]]
|
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+1}} Stewardship
* {{icon|influence}} {{green|+1}} Monthly Influence
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|influence}} {{green|+1}} Monthly Influence
|
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+1}} Martial
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+1}} Intrigue
* {{icon|influence}} {{green|+1}} Monthly Influence
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+1}} Martial
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+1}} Stewardship
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+1}} Intrigue
* {{icon|influence}} {{green|+2}} Monthly Influence
| {{icon|no}}
|- id="Confucian Education"
| Confucian Education<br>[[File:Trait confucian education.png|75px]]
|
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+1}} Learning
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Trait Opinion
| Confucianism<br>[[File:Trait confucian education.png|60px]]
|
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+1}} Learning
* [[File:Focus invalid.png|24px]] {{green|+4%}} Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Confucian Opinion
|
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+1}} Stewardship
* [[File:Focus invalid.png|24px]] {{green|+4%}} Lifestyle Experience
|
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+1}} Learning
* [[File:Focus invalid.png|24px]] {{green|+4%}} Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Confucian Opinion
|
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+1}} Stewardship
* [[File:Focus invalid.png|24px]] {{green|+4%}} Lifestyle Experience
|
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+1}} Learning
* [[File:Focus invalid.png|24px]] {{green|+4%}} Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Confucian Opinion
|- id="Gallowsbait"
| rowspan=5 | Gallowsbait<br>[[File:Trait gallowsbait.png|75px]]
| rowspan=5 | 
* {{icon|legitimacy}} {{red|-25%}} Legitimacy Gain
* {{icon|legitimacy}} {{red|+25%}} Legitimacy Loss
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+50}} Same Trait Opinion
* {{icon|decision}} Wipe Slate decision
* {{icon|no}} Purchase Land
| Bandit<br>[[File:Trait track bandit.png]]
|
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+1}} Martial
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+2}} Courtier Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+2}} Guest Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−2}} General Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Minor Landholder Opinion
|
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+2}} Courtier Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+2}} Guest Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−2}} General Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Minor Landholder Opinion
| 
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+1}} Martial
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+2}} Courtier Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+2}} Guest Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−2}} General Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Minor Landholder Opinion
| 
* {{icon|prestige}} {{green|+0.01}} Monthly Prestige per Dread
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Courtier Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Guest Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} General Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Minor Landholder Opinion
| 
* {{icon|prestige}} {{green|+0.01}} Monthly Prestige per Dread
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Courtier Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Guest Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} General Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} Minor Landholder Opinion
|-
| Trickster<br>[[File:Trait track trickster.png]]
| 
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+2}} Courtier Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+2}} Guest Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−2}} General Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Courtly Opinion
| 
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+2}} Courtier Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+2}} Guest Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−2}} General Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Courtly Opinion
| 
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+2}} Courtier Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+2}} Guest Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−2}} General Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Courtly Opinion
| 
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Courtier Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Guest Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} General Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Courtly Opinion
| 
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+1}} Diplomacy per Level of Fame
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Courtier Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Guest Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} General Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} Courtly Opinion
|-
| Thief<br>[[File:Trait track thief.png]]
| 
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+1}} Intrigue
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+2}} Courtier Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+2}} Guest Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−2}} General Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Parochial Opinion
| 
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+2}} Courtier Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+2}} Guest Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−2}} General Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Parochial Opinion
| 
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+1}} Intrigue
* {{icon|scheme secrecy}} {{green|+5%}} Scheme Secrecy
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+2}} Courtier Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+2}} Guest Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−2}} General Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Parochial Opinion
| 
* {{icon|scheme secrecy}} {{green|+5%}} Scheme Secrecy
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Courtier Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Guest Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} General Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Parochial Opinion
| 
* {{icon|scheme secrecy}} {{green|+10%}} Scheme Secrecy
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Courtier Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Guest Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} General Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} Parochial Opinion
|-
| Poacher<br>[[File:Trait track poacher.png]]
| 
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+1}} Stewardship
* {{icon|provisions}} {{green|+5%}} Provisions Gain
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+2}} Courtier Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+2}} Guest Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−2}} General Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Glory Hound Opinion
| 
* {{icon|provisions}} {{green|+5%}} Provisions Gain
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+2}} Courtier Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+2}} Guest Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−2}} General Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Glory Hound Opinion
| 
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+1}} Stewardship
* {{icon|provisions}} {{green|+5%}} Provisions Gain
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+2}} Courtier Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+2}} Guest Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−2}} General Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Glory Hound Opinion
| 
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Courtier Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Guest Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} General Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Glory Hound Opinion
| 
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Courtier Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Guest Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} General Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} Glory Hound Opinion
|-
| Marauder<br>[[File:Trait track marauder.png]]
| 
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+1}} Prowess
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+4}} Courtier Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+4}} Guest Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−4}} General Opinion
| 
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+4}} Courtier Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+4}} Guest Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−4}} General Opinion
| 
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+1}} Prowess
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+4}} Courtier Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+4}} Guest Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−4}} General Opinion
| 
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Courtier Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Guest Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} General Opinion
| 
* {{icon|scheme}} {{green|+1}} Max Murder Schemes
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+20}} Courtier Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+20}} Guest Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−20}} General Opinion
|}

=== Commander traits ===
Commander traits give various bonuses to armies led by a character with such traits. If creating a custom ruler each commander trait costs {{red|25}} customization points. Commander traits come in 4 levels.
* At level 2 the trait's bonuses double
* At level 3 the trait's bonuses triple and the traits also provides {{green|+1}} {{iconify|Advantage}}
* At level 4 the trait's bonuses quadruple and the traits also provides {{green|+2}} {{iconify|Advantage}} and {{green|+1}} {{iconify|Martial}}
Guardians can attempt to teach wards their commander traits. The success chance depends primarily on the ward's {{iconify|Opinion}}, {{iconify|Martial}} and {{iconify|Prowess}}. One commander trait can be taught every 5 years.
{| class="mildtable plainlist"
! Trait
! Effect
! Experience
|-
| {{iconbox|Aggressive Attacker|Nothing will sate an Aggressive Attacker but the blood of their enemies.|image=Trait aggressive attacker.png|w=30em}}
| [[File:Death natural.png|24px]] {{green|+10%}} Enemy Fatal Casualties
| 1 + {{iconify|Martial}}/10 per battle victory as attacker
|-
| {{iconbox|Defender|A Defender knows one thing above all else; this is as far as the enemy goes.|image=Trait unyielding defender.png|w=30em}}
| [[File:Death natural.png|24px]] {{green|−10%}} Friendly Fatal Casualties
| 1 + {{iconify|Martial}}/10 per battle victory as defender
|-
| {{iconbox|Faithful Blade|Burning with religious fervor, the Faithful Blade will not rest until all Heathens are defeated.|image=Trait holy warrior.png|w=30em}}
| {{icon|advantage}} {{green|+4}} Faith Hostility Advantage
| 0.75 + {{iconify|Martial}}/10 per battle victory against a commander with a different religion
|-
| {{iconbox|Flexible Leader|The Flexible leader knows how to reduce the Advantage defending armies get from fortifications, terrain, rivers and strait crossings.|image=Trait flexible leader.png|w=30em}}
| {{icon|advantage}} {{green|−20%}} Enemy Defensive Advantage
| 0.5 + {{iconify|Martial}}/10 per battle victory
|-
| {{iconbox|Forder|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.|image=Trait forder.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|advantage}} Crosses Rivers & Straits without Advantage penalties
* {{icon|travel speed}} {{green|+5}} Travel Speed
| 2 + {{iconify|Martial}}/10 per battle victory in the coastal or riverside provinces.
|-
| {{iconbox|Logistician|If there is one thing the Logistician knows, it is how to make supplies last - and last well.|image=Trait logistician.png|w=30em}}
| 
* {{icon|supply}} {{green|+40%}} Supply Duration
* {{icon|safety}} {{green|+4}} Travel Safety
| 0.2 + {{iconify|Martial}}/20 when the commanded army moves into a new barony
|-
| {{iconbox|Military Engineer|With extensive knowledge of siege engines and defensive capabilities, the Military Engineer will not be kept at bay.|image=Trait military engineer.png|w=30em}}
| {{icon|time}} {{green|−10%}} Siege Phase Time
| Fort level/2 + {{iconify|Martial}}/20 per completed a siege or raid
|-
| {{iconbox|Organizer|In capable hands, a well organized army can swiftly outmaneuver the enemy in any situation.|image=Trait organizer.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|army speed}} {{green|+10%}} Army Movement Speed
* {{icon|screen}} {{green|−10%}} Retreat Losses
| 0.2 + {{iconify|Martial}}/20 when the commanded army moves into a new barony
|-
| {{iconbox|Pillager|The Raider longs for loot almost as much as victory: if there is anything of value to be had they will find it.|image=Trait reaver.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|raid}} {{green|+40%}} Raid Speed
* {{icon|death}} {{green|−30%}} Hostile County Attrition
| 0.2 + {{iconify|Martial}}/20 per completed a siege or raid
|-
| {{iconbox|Cautious Leader|A Cautious Leader is careful not to take any unnecessary risk in battles, but does so at the cost of potential gain.|image=Trait cautious leader.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|advantage}} {{green|+2}} Minimum Battle Roll 
* {{icon|advantage}} {{red|−1}} Maximum Battle Roll
| 3 + {{iconify|Martial}}/10 per battle victory while having 50% or less troops as the defending army
|-
| {{iconbox|Reckless|If there is an advantage to be had, the Reckless commander is sure to seize it.|image=Trait reckless.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|advantage}} {{red|−2}} Minimum Battle Roll
* {{icon|advantage}} {{green|+3}} Maximum Battle Roll
| 3 + {{iconify|Martial}}/10 per battle victory while having 50% or less troops as the defending army
|-
| {{iconbox|Forest Fighter|Where some see forests as obstacles, the Forest Fighter sees opportunity.|image=Trait forest fighter.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|advantage}} {{green|+2}} Advantage in Forest
* {{icon|advantage}} {{green|+2}} Advantage in Taiga
| 2 + {{iconify|Martial}}/10 per battle victory in the previously mentioned terrain
|-
| {{iconbox|Open Terrain Expert|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.|image=Trait open terrain expert.png|w=30em}}
| 
* {{icon|advantage}} {{green|+2}} Advantage in Plains
* {{icon|advantage}} {{green|+2}} Advantage in Farmlands
* {{icon|advantage}} {{green|+2}} Advantage in Steppe
| 2 + {{iconify|Martial}}/10 per battle victory in the previously mentioned terrain
|-
| {{iconbox|Rough Terrain Expert|Difficult terrain can be a powerful tool for those able to utilize it to gain the upper hand in battle.|image=Trait rough terrain expert.png|w=30em}}
| 
* {{icon|advantage}} {{green|+2}} Advantage in Hills
* {{icon|advantage}} {{green|+2}} Advantage in Mountains
* {{icon|advantage}} {{green|+2}} Advantage in Wetlands
| 2 + {{iconify|Martial}}/10 per battle victory in the previously mentioned terrain
|-
| {{iconbox|Desert Warrior|The punishing sun and beating heat of the desert is no foe to the Desert Warrior.|image=Trait desert warrior.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|supply}} Negate Supply Limit Penalty in Desert
* {{icon|advantage}} {{green|+2}} Advantage in Desert
* {{icon|advantage}} {{green|+2}} Advantage in Desert Mountains
* {{icon|advantage}} {{green|+2}} Advantage in Oasis
* {{icon|advantage}} {{green|+2}} Advantage in Drylands
| 2 + {{iconify|Martial}}/10 per battle victory in the previously mentioned terrain
|-
| {{iconbox|Jungle Stalker|The lush forest of any jungle is an ally to the Jungle Stalker.|image=Trait jungle stalker.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|supply}} Negate Supply Limit Penalty in Jungle
* {{icon|advantage}} {{green|+2}} Advantage in Jungle
* {{icon|death}} {{green|−20%}} Attrition Taken in Jungle 
| 2 + {{iconify|Martial}}/10 per battle victory in the previously mentioned terrain
|-
| {{iconbox|Winter Soldier|The Winter Soldier is molded by the bitter cold, and knows how to turn it to their advantage.|image=Trait winter soldier.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|army speed}} {{green|+10%}} Movement Speed in Baronies affected by Winter
* {{icon|advantage}} {{green|+3}} Advantage in Baronies affected by Winter
| 0.75 + {{iconify|Martial}}/10 per battle victory in a province affected by winter
|}

=== Adventurer traits ===
Adventurer traits are only present on certain historical adventurers in 1066 and cannot be obtained by other means. They have only a single path. The Exiled trait is leveled up by defeating characters of Norman culture in battle or duels.
{| class="mildtable plainlist"
! Trait
! Effects
! Path
! Level 1 effects
! Level 2 effects
! Level 3 effects
! Level 4 effects
! Character
|- id="Violet Poet"
| '''Violet Poet'''<br>[[File:Trait poet.png|75px]]
| 
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|scheme phase length}} {{green|-10}} Days Seduce Phase Length
* [[File:Court poet court position.png|24px]] Unlocks the Laureate officer
* {{icon|decision}} Write Poem decision
| Rhapsodist<br>[[File:Trait poet.png|60px]]
| 
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|scheme phase length}} {{green|-10}} Days Seduce Phase Length
* {{icon|scheme phase length}} {{green|-10}} Days Romance Phase Length
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+1}} Diplomacy per Level of Fame
| 
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|scheme phase length}} {{green|-10}} Days Seduce Phase Length
* {{icon|scheme phase length}} {{green|-10}} Days Romance Phase Length
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+1}} Intrigue per Level of Fame
| 
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+20}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|scheme phase length}} {{green|-10}} Days Seduce Phase Length
* {{icon|scheme phase length}} {{green|-10}} Days Romance Phase Length
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+1}} Learning per Level of Fame
| {{icon|no}}
| Wallanda bint al-Mustakfi
|- id="Exiled"
| '''Exiled'''<br>[[File:Trait the wake.png|75px]]
| 
* {{icon|travel speed}} {{green|+15}} Travel Speed
* {{icon|danger}} {{green|−100}} Wetlands Danger
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} Different Culture Opinion
| Fenstalker<br>[[File:Trait the wake.png|60px]]
| 
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+1}} Martial
* {{icon|advantage}} {{green|+2}} Advantage in Wetlands
* {{icon|supply}} {{green|+10%}} Supply Limit in Wetlands
* {{icon|death}} {{green|−10%}} Attrition in Wetlands
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Norman Opinion
| 
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+1}} Martial
* {{icon|advantage}} {{green|+3}} Advantage in Wetlands
* {{icon|supply}} {{green|+20%}} Supply Limit in Wetlands
* {{icon|death}} {{green|−20%}} Attrition in Wetlands
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Norman Opinion
| 
* {{icon|dread}} {{green|+5}} Natural Dread
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+1}} Prowess
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+1}} Martial
* {{icon|advantage}} {{green|+2}} Minimum Battle Roll
* {{icon|advantage}} {{green|+1}} Advantage in Wetlands
* {{icon|supply}} {{green|+20%}} Supply Limit in Wetlands
* {{icon|death}} {{green|−20%}} Attrition in Wetlands
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} Norman Opinion
| 
* {{icon|dread}} {{green|+15}} Natural Dread
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+2}} Prowess
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+2}} Martial
* {{icon|advantage}} {{green|+1}} Advantage in Uncontrolled
* {{icon|supply}} {{green|+10%}} Supply Limit in Wetlands
* {{icon|time}} {{green|+50%}} Raid Speed
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−15}} Norman Opinion
| Hereweard 'the Wake' of Oslac
|}

== Lifestyle traits ==
Lifestyle traits can be obtained through either the final perk of each [[Lifestyle]] tree or as a result of Lifestyle [[Decisions]]. They are available for custom rulers even if the required DLC is not installed. Adding lifestyle traits to a custom ruler will not unlock the prerequisite perks. Resetting lifestyle perks remove the lifestyle traits as well.
{| class="mildtable plainlist"
! Trait
! Character effects
! AI effects
! Cost
! Requirements
|-
| {{iconbox|Gardener|This character knows everything there is to know about gardens, plants, and how to tend them.|image=Trait gardener.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+2}} Stewardship
* {{icon|stress gain}} {{green|−20%}} Stress Gain
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Courtier and Guest Opinion
|
* +10 Rationality
| {{red|+50}}
| {{icon|unknown}} Random yearly event
|-
| {{iconbox|August|The August is honored as a true ruler, worthy of the empires of old!|image=Trait august.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+2}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+1}} Martial
* {{icon|prestige}} {{green|+1}} Monthly Prestige
* {{icon|legitimacy}} Increased Initial Legitimacy
| +20 Energy
| {{red|+50}}
| {{icon|diplomacy lifestyle}} Finishing the [[Lifestyle#August|August]] perk tree
|-
| {{iconbox|Diplomat|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.|image=Trait diplomat.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+3}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+20}} Independent Ruler Opinion
* {{icon|scheme phase length}} {{green|-20}} Days Personal Scheme Phase Length
* {{icon|decision}} Enables the Call for Confederation decision
| 
* +20 Energy
* +20 Sociability
| {{red|+50}}
| {{icon|diplomacy lifestyle}} Finishing the [[Lifestyle#Diplomat|Diplomat]] perk tree
|-
| {{iconbox|Patriarch/Matriarch|A person who is truly dedicated to their family, and the prosperity of their House.|image=Trait diplomat.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|domain}} {{green|+1}} Domain Limit
* {{icon|fertility}} {{green|+20%}} Fertility
* {{icon|Stress loss}} {{green|+20%}} Stress Loss
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+15}} Close Family Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} House Opinion
* {{icon|decision}} Enables the Call for Confederation decision
| 
* +20 Energy
* +20 Sociability
| {{red|+50}}
| {{icon|diplomacy lifestyle}} Finishing the [[Lifestyle#Family_Hierarch|Family Hierarch]] perk tree
|-
| {{iconbox|Gallant|True nobility comes not only from one's blood, but from actions tempered by a spirit like gleaming steel.|image=Trait gallant.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+2}} Martial
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+4}} Prowess
* {{icon|prestige}} {{green|+20%}} Monthly Prestige
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+20}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|accolade}} {{green|+20%}} Accolade Glory Gain
| 
* +35 Boldness
* +20 Honor
* +20 Sociability
| {{red|+50}}
| {{icon|martial lifestyle}} Finishing the [[Lifestyle#Gallant|Gallant]] perk tree
|-
| {{iconbox|Overseer|The guidance, firmness of hand, and authority ensure problems are solved properly.|image=Trait overseer.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+2}} Martial
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+2}} Stewardship
* {{icon|control}} {{green|+0.50}} Monthly Control Growth
* {{icon|plague resistance}} {{green|+5}} Plague Resistance
| +20 Rationality
| {{red|+50}}
| {{icon|martial lifestyle}} Finishing the [[Lifestyle#Overseer|Overseer]] perk tree
|-
| {{iconbox|Strategist|A dedicated student of of the art of war, capable of turning any situation to their advantage.|image=Trait strategist.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+3}} Martial
* [[File:Death natural.png|24px]] {{green|+25%}} Enemy Fatal Casualties
* {{icon|advantage}} Crosses Rivers & Straits without Advantage penalties
| +30 Rationality
| {{red|+50}}
| {{icon|martial lifestyle}} Finishing the [[Lifestyle#Strategist|Strategist]] perk tree
|-
| {{iconbox|Administrator|To organize, administrate, and raise efficiency - the Administrator will get it done.|image=Trait administrator.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+3}} Stewardship
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|plague resistance}} {{green|+10}} Plague Resistance
* [[File:Vassal stance parochial.png|24px]] {{green|+10}} Parochial Vassal Opinion
| 
* +20 Rationality
* +10 Energy
| {{red|+50}}
| {{icon|stewardship lifestyle}} Finishing the [[Lifestyle#Administrator|Administrator]] perk tree
|-
| {{iconbox|Architect|The works of an experienced builder will stand for centuries.|image=Trait architect.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+2}} Stewardship
* {{icon|time}} {{green|−15%}} Building Construction Time
* {{icon|gold}} {{green|−10%}} Building Construction Cost
* {{icon|time}} {{green|−15%}} Holding Construction Time
* {{icon|gold}} {{green|−10%}} Holding Construction Cost
* {{icon|time}} {{green|−15%}} Domicile Building Construction Time
* {{icon|gold}} {{green|−10%}} Domicile Building Construction Cost
| 
* +10 Energy
* +5 Rationality
| {{red|+50}}
| {{icon|stewardship lifestyle}} Finishing the [[Lifestyle#Architect|Architect]] perk tree
|-
| {{iconbox|Avaricious|Gold, gold, gold! Can there be any higher calling, and goal more noble, than the pursuit of wealth?|image=Trait avaricious.png|w=30em}}
| 
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+2}} Stewardship
* {{icon|gold}} {{green|+15%}} Holding Taxes
| 
* +30 Greed
* +20 Energy
* −20 Honor
* −20 Rationality
* −30 Compassion
| {{red|+50}}
| {{icon|stewardship lifestyle}} Finishing the [[Lifestyle#Avaricious|Avaricious]] perk tree
|-
| {{iconbox|Schemer|The Schemer lives to understand and manipulate the things that drive other people - and exploit them!|image=Trait schemer.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+5}} Intrigue
* {{icon|scheme phase length}} {{green|-20}} Days Hostile Scheme Phase Length
| −20 Honor
| {{red|+50}}
| {{icon|intrigue lifestyle}} Finishing the [[Lifestyle#Schemer|Schemer]] perk tree
|-
| {{iconbox|Seducer/Seductress|It is not difficult to desire. The true challenge is to be desired.|image=Trait seducer.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+3}} Intrigue
* {{icon|fertility}} {{green|+20%}} Fertility
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+40}} Attraction Opinion
| 
* +20 Sociability
* −10 Honor
| {{red|+50}}
| {{icon|intrigue lifestyle}} Finishing the [[Lifestyle#Seducer|Seducer]] perk tree
|-
| {{iconbox|Torturer|Inflicting pain. Holding someone's life in your hands. This is true power.|image=Trait torturer.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+4}} Prowess
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* {{icon|dread}} {{green|+50%}} Dread Gain
* {{icon|scheme phase length}} {{green|+20}} Days Enemy Hostile Scheme Phase Length
* {{icon|levies}} {{green|+10%}} Levy Size
| 
* +20 Boldness
* +20 Vengefulness
* −30 Honor
| {{red|+50}}
| {{icon|intrigue lifestyle}} Finishing the [[Lifestyle#Torturer|Torturer]] perk tree
|-
| {{iconbox|Scholar|Philosophy, nature, and knowledge. Understanding the world is the only way to rule it.|image=Trait scholar.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+3}} Learning
* {{icon|scheme success chance}} {{green|+10.0%}} Initial Hostile Scheme Success Chance
* {{icon|scheme success chance}} {{green|+10.0%}} Initial Personal Scheme Success Chance
* {{icon|development}} {{green|+15.0%}} Development Growth
* {{icon|development}} {{green|−15%}} Development Decline
* {{icon|county fertility}} {{green|+15%}} County Fertility Growth
| +30 Rationality
| {{red|+50}}
| {{icon|learning lifestyle}} Finishing the [[Lifestyle#Scholar|Scholar]] perk tree
|-
| {{iconbox|Theologian|Divinity holds the answer to every question, from what resides in the hearts of men, to the mysteries of life.|image=Trait theologian.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|domain}} {{green|+1}} Domain Limit
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+3}} Learning
* {{icon|piety}} {{green|+20%}} Monthly Piety
* {{icon|lod}} {{green|+15%}} Yearly chance to unlock a Legend Seed
| 
* +20 Zeal
* +10 Rationality
| {{red|+50}}
| {{icon|learning lifestyle}} Finishing the [[Lifestyle#Theologian|Theologian]] perk tree
|-
| {{iconbox|Whole of Body|Know yourself, know your limitations, and know the full extent of your reach.|image=Trait whole of body.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|fertility}} {{green|+20%}} Fertility
* {{icon|fertility}} {{green|+5}} Years of Fertility
* {{icon|health boost}} {{green|+0.50}} Health
* {{icon|stress gain}} {{green|−20%}} Stress Gain
| +20 Energy
| {{red|+75}}
| {{icon|learning lifestyle}} Finishing the [[Lifestyle#Whole_of_Body|Whole of Body]] perk tree
|-
| {{iconbox|Herbalist|This character is well versed in herbs, botany, and medical practices related to plants.|image=Lifestyle herbalist.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+2}} Learning
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+2}} Intrigue
* {{icon|health boost}} {{green|+0.50}} Health (Disease Resistance)
|
* +10 Rationality
| {{red|+50}}
| {{icon|learning lifestyle}} Medicine Lifestyle Focus events and activities
|-
| {{iconbox|Inspector|The realm thrives under the watchful eye of the Inspector. With a penchant for travel intricately woven into the fabric of governance, it personally oversees vassals and navigates the challenges of management, ensuring a prosperous and well-tended domain.|image=Trait inspector.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+2}} Stewardship
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+25%}} Long Reign Bonus
* {{icon|development}} {{green|+10%}} Development Growth
* {{icon|safety}} {{green|+10}} Travel Safety
|
| {{red|+50}}
| {{icon|wnb}} Finishing the [[Lifestyle#Inspector|Inspector]] perk tree
|-
| {{iconbox|Wayfarer|Travelling is more than a means to an end for the Wayfarer. Disappearing for days at a time they will always return to tell fantastical tales of faraway places, tall mountains, dark caves, or deep forests.|image=Trait wayfarer.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+2}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+1}} Prowess per Level of Fame
* {{icon|stress loss}} {{green|+5%}} Stress Loss per Level of Fame
|
| {{red|+50}}
| {{icon|wnb}} Finishing the [[Lifestyle#Wayfarer|Wayfarer]] perk tree
|-
| {{iconbox|Voyager|The most glorious of cities, the ruins of old, kings and queens of faraway realms. The Voyager has seen it all, and is happy to share their experiences with others.|image=Trait voyager.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+2}} Stewardship
* {{icon|prestige}} {{green|+0.25}} Monthly Prestige
* {{icon|unknown}} {{green|+15%}} Diplomatic Range
* {{icon|travel speed}} {{green|+10}} Travel Speed
|
| {{red|+50}}
| {{icon|wnb}} Finishing the [[Lifestyle#Voyager|Voyager]] perk tree
|}

== Infamy traits ==
Infamy traits may be virtuous, accepted, shunned or considered criminal for a character depending on the Doctrines or Tenets of its faith. If either the character's faith or their liege's faith considers the trait shunned or criminal then the character will gain a secret instead of the trait, and will only gain the trait if the secret is exposed.
{| class="mildtable plainlist"
! Trait
! Effects
! Deciding factor
! Cost
|-
| {{iconbox|Adulterer|This character has violated the sanctity of marriage by copulating with another.|image=Trait adulterer.png|w=30em}}
| {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Trait Opinion
|
* [[File:Doctrine adultery men.png|50px]] Male Adultery doctrine
* [[File:Doctrine adultery women.png|50px]] Female Adultery doctrine
| {{green|-5}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Fornicator|This character has copulated outside of wedlock.|image=Trait fornicator.png|w=30em}}
| {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Trait Opinion
|
* [[File:Doctrine adultery men.png|50px]] Male Adultery doctrine
* [[File:Doctrine adultery women.png|50px]] Female Adultery doctrine
| {{green|-5}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Deviant|This character has an... eclectic and unconventional taste.|image=Trait deviant.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|Stress loss}} {{green|+25%}} Stress Loss
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+35}} Same Trait Opinion
| [[File:Doctrine deviancy.png|50px]] Deviancy doctrine
| {{green|-5}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Dynastic Kinslayer|This character has committed the sin of murdering a dynasty member.|image=Trait kinslayer 1.png|w=30em}}
| {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Dynasty Opinion
| [[File:Doctrine kinslaying.png|50px]] Kinslaying doctrine
| {{icon|no}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Familial Kinslayer|This character has slain a member of their extended family.|image=Trait kinslayer 2.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Close Family Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Dynasty Opinion
| [[File:Doctrine kinslaying.png|50px]] Kinslaying doctrine
| {{icon|no}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Kinslayer|This character has slain a member of their extended family.|image=Trait kinslayer 3.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} Close Family Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Dynasty Opinion
| [[File:Doctrine kinslaying.png|50px]] Kinslaying doctrine
| {{icon|no}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Incestuous|This character is known for having sexual relations with relatives.|image=Trait incestuous.png|w=30em}}
| {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+20}} Same Trait Opinion
| [[File:Doctrine consanguinity.png|50px]] Consanguinity doctrine
| '''0'''
|-
| {{iconbox|Sodomite|This character is known for having sexual relations with people of their own gender.|image=Trait sodomite.png|w=30em}}
| {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Trait Opinion
| [[File:Doctrine homosexuality.png|50px]] Same-Sex Relations doctrine
| {{icon|no}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Witch|This character dabbles in subjects many would consider occult.|image=Trait witch.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+1}} Intrigue
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+1}} Learning
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+20}} Same Trait Opinion
| [[File:Doctrine witchcraft.png|50px]] Witchcraft doctrine
| {{red|+10}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Cannibal|This character thinks that other people make the best of meals.|image=Trait cannibal.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+2}} Prowess
* {{icon|Stress loss}} {{green|+15%}} Stress Loss
* {{icon|dread}} {{green|+20}} Natural Dread
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+35}} Same Trait Opinion
| [[File:Core tenet foodsacrifice.png|50px]] Ritual Cannibalism tenet
| {{red|+40}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Excommunicated|This character has been excluded from participating in religious services.|image=Trait excommunicated.png|w=30em}}
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|
* {{icon|piety}} {{red|−50%}} Monthly piety
* [[File:Vassal stance zealot.png|24px]] {{red|−50}} Zealot Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|yes}} Enables the Make Declaration of Repentance interaction with the head of faith
* {{icon|no}} Cannot make other requests to the head of faith
* [[File:Excommunication cb.png|24px]] {{red|Rulers with the same faith gain the Excommunication War casus belli}}
| [[File:Core tenet chalice.png|50px]] Communion tenet
| {{icon|no}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Murderer|This character has illegally brought about someone's demise.|image=Trait murderer.png|w=30em}}
| {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−15}} General Opinion
| Relation to victim
| {{green|-10}}
|}

== Coping mechanisms ==
A coping mechanism is a trait that can be obtained when a character suffers a [[mental break]] and helps a character lose {{iconify|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 character can have up to two coping mechanisms. Each coping mechanism unlocks a unique decision.
{| class="mildtable plainlist "
! Trait
! Character effects
! Unlocked decision
! AI effects
! Cost
! Requirements
|-
| {{iconbox|Drunkard|This character has taken to the bottle, and is continuously looking for its bottom.|image=Trait drunkard.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{red|−2}} Stewardship
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−2}} Prowess
* {{icon|health penalty}} {{red|−0.15}} Health
* {{icon|Stress loss}} {{green|+20%}} Stress Loss
* {{icon|safety}} {{red|−10}} Travel Safety
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Trait Opinion
| Indulge in Drink
| 
* −10 Rationality
* −15 Energy
| {{green|-10}}
| 
* {{icon|no}}{{icon|piety islam}} Islam religion
* {{icon|no}}{{iconify|Hashishiyah}}
* {{icon|no}}{{iconify|Temperate}}
* {{icon|no}}{{iconify|Zealous}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Flagellant|The catharsis of self-flagellation is the only thing which makes this character feel better.|image=Trait flagellant.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−2}} Prowess
* {{icon|health penalty}} {{red|−0.15}} Health
* {{icon|Stress loss}} {{green|+20%}} Stress Loss
| Flagellate
| 
* +25 Zeal
* +10 Honor
* +5 Boldness
| {{green|-10}}
| 
* {{iconify|Chaste}}, {{iconify|Humble}}, {{iconify|Temperate}}, {{iconify|Zealous}} or {{iconify|Wise Man}}/Woman
* {{icon|no}} Immaterial Harmony special doctrine
|-
| {{iconbox|Comfort Eater|This character often tries to fill the emptiness that they feel by indulging in comforting foods.|image=Trait comfort eater.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{red|−1}} Stewardship
* {{icon|Stress loss}} {{green|+20%}} Stress Loss
| Indulge in Food
| 
* +5 Greed
* −5 Energy
| {{green|-5}}
| 
* {{iconify|Arbitrary}}, {{iconify|Calm}}, {{iconify|Fickle}}, {{iconify|Gluttonous}} or {{iconify|Impatient}}
* {{icon|no}}{{iconify|Inappetetic}}
* {{icon|no}}{{iconify|Temperate}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Contrite|This character suffers from a guilty conscience, often feeling compelled to confess things better left unmentioned.|image=Trait contrite.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{red|−2}} Intrigue
* {{icon|Stress loss}} {{green|+20%}} Stress Loss
| Confess
| 
* +10 Compassion
* +10 Honor
* +10 Zeal
* −10 Vengefulness
| {{green|-5}}
| 
* {{iconify|Deceitful}}, {{iconify|Honest}}, {{iconify|Humble}}, {{iconify|Schemer}} or {{iconify|Trusting}}
* {{icon|yes}} Any secret or sinful trait
|-
| {{iconbox|Improvident|This character habitually gives far more money away to charities than they can reasonably afford.|image=Trait improvident.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|gold}} {{red|−15%}} Monthly Income
* {{icon|Piety}} {{green|+0.5}} Monthly Piety
* {{icon|Stress loss}} {{green|+20%}} Stress Loss
* [[File:Vassal stance zealot.png|24px]] {{green|+10}} Zealot Vassal Opinion
| Donate to Charity
| 
* +10 Compassion
* −10 Greed
| {{green|-5}}
| {{iconify|Compassionate}}, {{iconify|Content}}, {{iconify|Forgiving}}, {{iconify|Generous}} or {{iconify|Just}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Inappetetic|Stress has ruined this character's appetite, causing them to skip meals and waste away...|image=Trait inappetetic.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−3}} Prowess
* {{icon|Stress loss}} {{green|+20%}} Stress Loss
| Shun Food
| 
* −5 Greed
* −10 Energy
| {{green|-5}}
| 
* {{iconify|Arbitrary}}, {{iconify|Content}}, {{iconify|Diligent}}, {{iconify|Patient}} or {{iconify|Temperate}}
* {{icon|no}}{{iconify|Comfort Eater}}
* {{icon|no}}{{iconify|Gluttonous}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Reclusive|This character often sequesters themselves away and neglects their responsibilities.|image=Trait reclusive.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−2}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{red|−1}} Stewardship
* {{icon|Stress loss}} {{green|+20%}} Stress Loss
* {{icon|plague resistance}} {{green|+10}} Plague Resistance
* [[File:Withdraw from view.png|24px]] Improves the Withdraw from View countermeasure (Tier 3)
| Seclude Yourself
| 
* −10 Boldness
* −10 Energy
* −35 Sociability
| {{green|-5}}
| {{iconify|Craven}}, {{iconify|Cynical}}, {{iconify|Just}}, {{iconify|Lazy}}, {{iconify|Paranoid}} or {{iconify|Shy}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Irritable|Stress has made this character prone to frequent outbursts and tantrums.|image=Trait irritable.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−2}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|martial}} {{red|−1}} Martial
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+2}} Prowess
* {{icon|Stress loss}} {{green|+20%}} Stress Loss
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* {{icon|dread}} {{green|+10%}} Dread Gain
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|stress}} Enables the Release your Anger interaction at stress level 1+
| Lash Out
| 
* +10 Boldness
* +10 Energy
* +10 Vengefulness
* −10 Compassion
* −20 Rationality
| '''0'''
| {{iconify|Arrogant}}, {{iconify|Callous}}, {{iconify|Impatient}}, {{iconify|Stubborn}}, {{iconify|Vengeful}} or {{iconify|Wrathful}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Rakish|This character spends so much time in the brothel that it has become their second home.|image=Trait rakish.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+1}} Intrigue
* {{icon|Stress loss}} {{green|+20%}} Stress Loss
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Same Trait Opinion
| Visit a Brothel
| 
* +20 Sociability
* +10 Greed
* −10 Energy
* −10 Honor
* −10 Zeal
| '''0'''
| 
* {{iconify|Arrogant}}, {{iconify|Deceitful}}, {{iconify|Gallant}}, {{iconify|Lustful}} or {{iconify|Seducer}}
* {{icon|no}}{{iconify|Celibate}}
* {{icon|no}}{{iconify|Chaste}}
* {{icon|no}}[[File:Asexual.png|24px]] Asexual
|-
| {{iconbox|Hashishiyah|This character is dependent on the consumption of hashish to deal with the stress of everyday life.|image=Trait hashishiyah.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{red|−2}} Stewardship
* {{icon|learning}} {{red|−2}} Learning
* {{icon|Stress loss}} {{green|+20%}} Stress Loss
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Trait Opinion
| Consume Hashish Cakes
| 
* −10 Vengefulness
* −15 Energy
| {{red|+5}}
| 
* {{icon|piety islam}} Islam religion
* {{icon|no}}{{iconify|Drunkard}}
* {{icon|no}}{{iconify|Temperate}}
* {{icon|no}}{{iconify|Zealous}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Profligate|Compulsive spending causes this character to frequently waste money on unnecessary purchases.|image=Trait profligate.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|gold}} {{red|−10%}} Monthly Income
* {{icon|prestige}} {{green|+0.50}} Monthly Prestige
* {{icon|Stress loss}} {{green|+20%}} Stress Loss
* [[File:Vassal stance courtly.png|24px]] {{green|+10}} Courtly Vassal Opinion
| Visit the Market
| 
* +10 Greed
* −10 Compassion
| {{red|+10}}
| {{iconify|Ambitious}}, {{iconify|Arbitrary}}, {{iconify|Cynical}}, {{iconify|Greedy}} or {{iconify|Gregarious}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Confider|In sharing their problems with a close confidant, this character has become able to manage life far better than they could alone.|image=Trait confider.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|Stress loss}} {{green|+20%}} Stress Loss
| Talk to Confidant
| 
* +20 Sociability
* +10 Compassion
| {{red|+15}}
| 
* {{icon|friend}} Any Friend
* {{icon|no}}{{iconify|Arrogant}}
* {{icon|no}}{{iconify|Paranoid}}
* {{icon|no}}{{iconify|Shy}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Journaller|This character has taken to writing down the thoughts which plague them to make them easier to manage.|image=Trait journaller.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+1}} Learning
* {{icon|Stress loss}} {{green|+20%}} Stress Loss
| Write Thoughts Down
| +10 Rationality
| {{red|+15}}
| 
* {{icon|learning}} 15+ Learning
* {{iconify|Scholar}} or {{iconify|Theologian}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Athletic|Regular exercise helps this character keep a level head and burn off stress.|image=Trait athletic.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+1}} Prowess
* {{icon|health boost}} {{green|+0.25}} Health
* {{icon|Stress loss}} {{green|+20%}} Stress Loss
| Work Off Some Stress
| 
* +25 Energy
* +5 Boldness
| {{red|+40}}
| 
* {{iconify|Brave}} or {{iconify|Diligent}}
* {{icon|no}}{{iconify|Lazy}}
* {{icon|no}}{{iconify|Infirm}}
* {{icon|no}}{{iconify|Incapable}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Burdened|Scholarly success eludes this character, their path full of thorns. To escape the constant feelings of inadequacy, this character lets their mind wander to the soft clouds above.|image=Trait burdened.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|learning}} {{red|−2}} Learning
* {{icon|merit}} {{red|−30%}} Monthly Merit
* {{icon|Stress loss}} {{green|+20%}} Stress Loss
* {{icon|governor}} {{red|−30%}} Governor Trait Experience Gain
* {{icon|strong hook}} Can offer potential agents a Strong Hook
| 
| 
* +20 Sociability
* +10 Compassion
* -10 Energy
* -10 Rationality
* -10 Vengefulness
| {{green|-10}}
| 
* {{iconify|Celestial}}, {{iconify|Meritocratic}} or {{iconify|Meritocratic Khanate}}
* {{icon|yes}} Can only be gained during childhood
|}

== Childhood traits ==
Characters between 3 and 15 years old will have a childhood trait, which is decided at random but the chance can be influenced by a few cultural traditions. Childhood traits grant a minor bonus to two Skills and 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. If creating a custom ruler each childhood trait costs 5 customization points.
{| class="mildtable plainlist sortable" style="text-align: center;
! Trait
! {{iconify|Diplomacy}}
! {{iconify|Martial}}
! {{iconify|Stewardship}}
! {{iconify|Intrigue}}
! {{iconify|Learning}}
! {{icon|scheme phase length}} Learn Language Phase Length
! [[File:Focus invalid.png|24px]] Wrong education
! AI effects
|-
| align=left | {{iconbox|Bossy|This child can often be seen ordering other children around. While they are concerned with getting things done the right way, getting things done their way is equally important.|image=Trait bossy.png|w=30em}}
| '''0''' || {{green|+1}} || {{green|+1}} || '''0''' || '''0''' || '''0''' || {{iconify|Diplomacy}}
|
* +25 Boldness
* +25 Greed
* +15 Honor
* +15 Rationality
* +15 Vengefulness
|-
| align=left | {{iconbox|Charming|This child certainly knows how to wrap people around their little finger. They are sweet and amiable, which allows them to get away with almost anything.|image=Trait charming.png|w=30em}}
| {{green|+1}} || '''0''' || '''0''' || {{green|+1}} || '''0''' || {{green|-20}} || {{iconify|Stewardship}}
| 
* +25 Greed
* +25 Sociability
* +15 Compassion
* +15 Rationality
* +15 Vengefulness
* -15 Honor
|-
| align=left | {{iconbox|Curious|There is rarely a silent moment with this child. Constantly asking questions, they are curious about everything and everyone.|image=Trait curious.png|w=30em}}
| {{green|+1}} || '''0''' || '''0''' || '''0''' || {{green|+1}} || {{green|-40}} || {{iconify|Martial}}
|
* +25 Boldness +25 Compassion
* +15 Energy
* +15 Honor
* +15 Sociability
* -15 Vengefulness
|-
| align=left | {{iconbox|Pensive|This child is often lost in thought, trying understand the world around them. They often rely on books and systems to make sense of things.|image=Trait pensive.png|w=30em}}
| '''0''' || '''0''' || {{green|+1}} || '''0''' || {{green|+1}} || {{green|-40}} || {{iconify|Intrigue}}
|
* +25 Rationality
* +15 Energy
* +15 Honor
* -15 Greed
* -15 Boldness
* -25 Sociability
|-
| align=left | {{iconbox|Rowdy|This child is always on the move, full of energy and mischief. When they are up to something, it is not uncommon for others to get hurt.|image=Trait rowdy.png|w=30em}}
| '''0''' || {{green|+1}} || '''0''' || {{green|+1}} || '''0''' || '''0''' || {{iconify|Learning}}
|
* +25 
* +25 Energy
* +15 Sociability
* +15 Vengefulness
* -15 Compassion
* -15 Honor
* -15 Rationality
|}

== Health traits ==
A Health trait is a negative trait that lowers a character's {{iconify|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.
{| class="mildtable sortable" style="text-align: center;
! Trait
! {{iconify|Diplomacy}}
! {{iconify|Martial}}
! {{iconify|Stewardship}}
! {{iconify|Intrigue}}
! {{iconify|Learning}}
! {{iconify|Prowess}}
! {{iconify|Dread}}
! {{iconify|Fertility}}
! {{iconify|Dread}} Loss
! {{icon|opinion}} Attraction
! {{icon|health penalty}} Health
! Curable
! Congenital
! Cost
|-
| align=left | {{iconbox|Sickly|This character is suffering from a sickly disposition.|image=Trait sickly.png|w=15em}}
| '''0''' || '''0''' || '''0''' || '''0''' || '''0''' || '''0''' || {{red|−20}} || '''0''' || {{red|+100%}} || '''0''' || {{red|−2.5}} || {{icon|yes|alt=y}} || {{icon|no|alt=y}} || {{icon|no}}
|-
| align=left | {{iconbox|Impotent|This character struggles to perform in the bedroom.|image=Trait impotent.png|w=15em}}
| '''0''' || '''0''' || '''0''' || '''0''' || '''0''' || '''0''' || '''0''' || {{red|−50%}} || '''0''' || '''0''' || '''0''' || {{icon|no|alt=y}} || {{icon|no|alt=y}} || {{icon|no}}
|-
| align=left | {{iconbox|Maimed|This character has been seriously maimed.|image=Trait maimed.png|w=15em}}
| {{red|−2}} || {{red|−2}} || {{red|−2}} || {{red|−2}} || {{red|−2}} || {{red|−4}} || {{red|−15}} || {{red|−50%}} || {{red|+100%}} || {{red|−10}} || {{red|−3}} || {{icon|no|alt=y}} || {{icon|no|alt=y}} || {{icon|no}}
|-
| align=left | {{iconbox|Blind|Through an accident or since birth, this character can see nothing.|image=Trait blind.png|w=15em}}
| '''0''' || {{red|−6}} || {{red|−2}} || {{red|−2}} || '''0''' || {{red|−10}} || {{red|−10}} || '''0''' || '''0''' || {{red|−10}} || {{red|−0.25}} || {{icon|no|alt=y}} || {{icon|no|alt=y}} || {{green|-10}}
|-
| align=left | {{iconbox|Disfigured|This character is hideously disfigured.|image=Trait disfigured.png|w=15em}}
| {{red|−4}} || '''0''' || '''0''' || '''0''' || '''0''' || '''0''' || '''0''' || {{red|−20%}} || '''0''' || {{red|−20}} || '''0''' || {{icon|no|alt=y}} || {{icon|no|alt=y}} || {{green|-10}}
|}

=== Wounds ===
There are three traits of increasing severity that represents a character's current level of wounds. They are increased as part of various events, hunts, duels, or battles, and have a chance to be reduced every 3 months. The chance to reduce wounds decreases with the character's age and {{iconify|Stress}}. They cannot be added to custom characters. If a character gets wounded while they already have the highest level of wounds they will die. When a character fully recovers from wounds they have a 40% chance to gain or increase the {{iconify|Scarred}} trait.
{| class="mildtable" style="text-align: center;
! Trait
! {{iconify|Martial}}
! {{iconify|Intrigue}}
! {{iconify|Prowess}}
! {{iconify|Dread}}
! {{iconify|Fertility}}
! {{iconify|Dread}} Loss
! {{icon|opinion}} Attraction
! {{icon|health penalty}} Health
! Base recovery chance
|-
| align=left | {{iconbox|Wounded|This character has been wounded, but will probably heal fine given time.|image=Trait wounded 1.png|w=30em}}
| {{red|−1}} || {{red|−1}} || {{red|−2}} || {{red|−10}} || '''0''' || {{red|+100%}} || '''0''' || {{red|−1}} || 40%
|-
| align=left | {{iconbox|Severely Injured|This character has been severely injured, and the road to recovery could be a long one.|image=Trait wounded 2.png|w=30em}}
| {{red|−2}} || {{red|−2}} || {{red|−4}} || {{red|−15}} || {{red|−25%}} || {{red|+100%}} || {{red|−10}} || {{red|−2}} || 20%
|-
| align=left | {{iconbox|Brutally Mauled|This character has been broken, and is clinging to life.|image=Trait wounded 3.png|w=30em}}
| {{red|−4}} || {{red|−4}} || {{red|−8}} || {{red|−20}} || {{red|−75%}} || {{red|+100%}} || {{red|−20}} || {{red|−4}} || 10%
|}
Each time a character's wounds increase, there is a 10% chance that 2 or 3 months later the wound will become infected, giving a severe {{iconify|Health Penalty}}. 3 months later there is a 15% chance the infection will go away and a 10% chance the infection will be replaced by gangrene, giving an even more severe {{iconify|Health Penalty}}.

=== Diseases ===
Diseases are Health traits that can be spread from one character to another. If a character recovers from a disease they become immune to it. Immunity is permanent for the Bubonic Plague, Smallpox and Measles and lasts 20 years for other traits. There is no immunity against the Ill trait. STD diseases are congenital and can also be spread to other characters if sleeping with them.

Each year a character has a 10% chance to gain a Diseases trait, though this can be reduced in multiple ways. Diseases are also gained from plagues being in the domain or travel baronies. The Bubonic Plague may or may not appear depending on game rules.

The health penalties can be reduced or canceled if a {{icon|court physician}} Personal Physician with sufficient Aptitude was employed.
{| class="mildtable sortable" style="text-align: center;
! Trait
! {{icon|diplomacy}}
! {{icon|martial}}
! {{icon|stewardship}}
! {{icon|intrigue}}
! {{icon|learning}}
! {{icon|prowess}}
! {{icon|dread}}
! {{icon|fertility}}
! {{iconify|Dread}} Loss
! {{icon|opinion}} Attraction
! {{iconify|Health Penalty}}
! Curable
! STD
! Cost
|-
| align=left | {{iconbox|Ill|Bad humors plague this character, and the severity of the affliction is yet to be determined.|image=Trait ill.png|w=30em}}
| '''0''' || '''0''' || '''0''' || '''0''' || '''0''' || {{red|−40%}} || {{red|−10}} || {{red|−20%}} || {{red|+100%}} || '''0''' || Everyone: {{red|-1}}<br>Elderly: {{red|-1}} || {{icon|yes}} || {{icon|no}} || '''0'''
|-
| align=left | {{iconbox|Bloody Flux|Fever, delirium and severe abdominal pain have made this character... expel blood in the latrines.|image=Trait dysentery.png|w=30em}}
| {{red|−2}} || {{red|−1}} || '''0''' || {{red|−2}} || '''0''' || {{red|−80%}} || {{red|−50}} || '''0''' || '''0''' || {{red|−5}} || Everyone: {{red|-3.5}}<br>Elderly: {{red|-2}} || {{icon|yes}} || {{icon|no}} || '''0'''
|-
| align=left | {{iconbox|Bubonic Plague|This character is beset by black patches of skin and multiple buboes; they are not long for this world.|image=Trait bubonic plague.png|w=30em}}
| {{red|−2}} || {{red|−3}} || {{red|−2}} || {{red|−3}} || {{red|−2}} || {{red|−80%}} || {{red|−30}} || {{red|−50%}} || {{red|+100%}} || {{red|−30}} || Everyone: {{red|-7}}<br>Elderly: {{red|-2}} || {{icon|yes}} || {{icon|no}} || {{icon|no}}
|-
| align=left | {{iconbox|Cancer|Cancer has spread through this character's body, draining the life out of them.|image=Trait cancer.png|w=30em}}
| '''0''' || '''0''' || '''0''' || '''0''' || '''0''' || '''0''' || {{red|−15}} || {{red|−20%}} || {{red|+100%}} || '''0''' || Everyone: {{red|-3}}<br>Elderly: {{red|-1}} || {{icon|yes}} || {{icon|no}} || {{green|-10}}
|-
| align=left | {{iconbox|Consumption|Wracked with a bloody cough caused by cold humors in the lungs, this character suffers from the consumption.|image=Trait consumption.png|w=30em}}
| {{red|−2}} || '''0''' || {{red|−1}} || {{red|−2}} || '''0''' || {{red|−40%}} || {{red|−10}} || '''0''' || {{red|+100%}} || {{red|−10}} || Everyone: {{red|-2.5}}<br>Child: {{red|-1}}<br>Elderly: {{red|-2}} || {{icon|yes}} || {{icon|no}} || '''0'''
|-
| align=left | {{iconbox|Great Pox|Plagued by sores and inflammation, this character suffers from the venereal plague.|image=Trait great pox.png|w=30em}}
| {{red|−1}} || {{red|−1}} || {{red|−1}} || {{red|−1}} || {{red|−1}} || '''0''' || {{red|−20}} || {{red|−20%}} || {{red|+100%}} || {{red|−10}} || Everyone: {{red|-1}} || {{icon|yes}} || {{icon|yes}} || {{green|-10}}
|-
| align=left | {{iconbox|Gout Ridden|This character is plagued by swollen joints, making movement painful and the skin tender and red.|image=Trait gout ridden.png|w=30em}}
| {{red|−2}} || {{red|−1}} || '''0''' || '''0''' || '''0''' || {{red|−20%}} || {{red|−5}} || '''0''' || '''0''' || {{red|−15}} || Everyone: {{red|-1}} || {{icon|yes}} || {{icon|no}} || {{green|-5}}
|-
| align=left | {{iconbox|Holy Fire|This character suffers from painful seizures, headaches, nausea and diarrhea — the involuntary spasms make it look as if they were dancing.|image=Trait ergotism.png|w=30em}}
| {{red|−6}} || '''0''' || {{red|−1}} || {{red|−2}} || {{red|−2}} || '''0''' || {{red|−25}} || '''0''' || '''0''' || {{red|−10}} || Everyone: {{red|-3.5}} || {{icon|yes}} || {{icon|no}} || '''0'''
|-
| align=left | {{iconbox|Leper|This character's skin is marked with lesions and discolored patches, indicative of their reduced ability to feel pleasure, pain, and other sensations.|image=Trait leper.png|w=30em}}
| '''0''' || '''0''' || '''0''' || '''0''' || '''0''' || {{red|−80%}} || {{red|−20}} || {{red|−95%}} || {{red|+100%}} || {{red|−35}} || Everyone: {{red|-1.5}} || {{icon|no}} || {{icon|no}} || {{green|-30}}
|-
| align=left | {{iconbox|Lover's Pox|Marked by blisters and infection, this character is afflicted by a venereal disease.|image=Trait lovers pox.png|w=30em}}
| '''0''' || '''0''' || '''0''' || '''0''' || '''0''' || '''0''' || {{red|−5}} || '''0''' || '''0''' || {{red|−20}} || '''None''' || {{icon|no}} || {{icon|yes}} || '''0'''
|-
| align=left | {{iconbox|Measles|This character suffers from a prolonged fever, rashes and cough, leading many people to equate this malady to a "little leprosy".|image=Trait measles.png|w=30em}}
| {{red|−2}} || '''0''' || {{red|−1}} || {{red|−1}} || {{red|−2}} || {{red|−40%}} || {{red|−5}} || '''0''' || '''0''' || {{red|−10}} || Everyone: {{red|-3}}<br>Child: {{red|-3}} || {{icon|yes}} || {{icon|no}} || '''0'''
|-
| align=left | {{iconbox|Pneumonia|Racked by coughs and dizzy with fever, this character suffers from an infection of the lungs.|image=Trait pneumonic.png|w=30em}}
| {{red|−2}} || {{red|−2}} || {{red|−2}} || {{red|−2}} || {{red|−2}} || {{red|−80%}} || {{red|−10}} || {{red|−50%}} || {{red|+100%}} || '''0''' || Everyone: {{red|-3}}<br>Elderly: {{red|-2}} || {{icon|yes}} || {{icon|no}} || '''0'''
|-
| align=left | {{iconbox|Smallpox|Riddled by scars, rashes, and bumps, this character will never be the same again even if they survive their malady.|image=Trait smallpox.png|w=30em}}
| {{red|−2}} || '''0''' || {{red|−1}} || '''0''' || {{red|−2}} || {{red|−80%}} || {{red|−15}} || {{red|−25%}} || {{red|+100%}} || {{red|−10}} || Everyone: {{red|-4.5}}<br>Elderly: {{red|-1.5}} || {{icon|yes}} || {{icon|no}} || '''0'''
|-
| align=left | {{iconbox|Typhus|This character suffers from camp fever and is plagued by rashes, fever, and coughs.|image=Trait typhus.png|w=30em}}
| {{red|−1}} || '''0''' || {{red|−2}} || {{red|−1}} || {{red|−2}} || {{red|−80%}} || {{red|−15}} || {{red|−20%}} || {{red|+100%}} || {{red|−10}} || Everyone: {{red|-4.5}}<br>Elderly: {{red|-1}} || {{icon|yes}} || {{icon|no}} || '''0'''
|}

=== Old age traits ===
Old age traits are added to characters who are elderly enough, with the chance increasing the older the character gets. These traits progress through 4 levels but progression can be slowed down. Each trait level adds to the previous ones. Which traits are available depends on the Elderly Health game rule but can be added to custom characters regardless, where they cost {{green|-20}} customization points. They cannot be obtained by rulers who are immortal.
{| class="mildtable plainlist"
! Trait
! Level 0 Effects
! Level 1 effects
! Level 2 effects
! Level 3 effects
! Level 4 effects
|- id="Infirm"
| '''Infirm'''<br>[[File:Trait infirm.png|75px]]
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|martial}} {{red|−1}} Martial
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−20%}} Prowess
* {{icon|fertility}} {{red|−10%}} Fertility
* {{icon|health penalty}} {{red|Minor Health Penalty}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|martial}} {{red|−1}} Martial
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{red|−1}} Stewardship
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−20%}} Prowess
* {{icon|fertility}} {{red|−10%}} Fertility
* {{icon|dread}} {{red|+25%}} Dread Loss
* {{icon|dread}} {{red|−5}} Natural Dread
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|health penalty}} {{red|Minor Health Penalty}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−2}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|martial}} {{red|−2}} Martial
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{red|−2}} Stewardship
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−20%}} Prowess
* {{icon|fertility}} {{red|−10%}} Fertility
* {{icon|dread}} {{red|+25%}} Dread Loss
* {{icon|dread}} {{red|−10}} Natural Dread
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|health penalty}} {{red|Minor Health Penalty}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−2}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|martial}} {{red|−2}} Martial
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{red|−2}} Stewardship
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−20%}} Prowess
* {{icon|fertility}} {{red|−10%}} Fertility
* {{icon|dread}} {{red|+25%}} Dread Loss
* {{icon|dread}} {{red|−10}} Natural Dread
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|health penalty}} {{red|Minor Health Penalty}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−2}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|martial}} {{red|−2}} Martial
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{red|−2}} Stewardship
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−20%}} Prowess
* {{icon|fertility}} {{red|−10%}} Fertility
* {{icon|dread}} {{red|+25%}} Dread Loss
* {{icon|dread}} {{red|−10}} Natural Dread
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|health penalty}} {{red|Minor Health Penalty}}
|- id="Clouded Eyes"
| '''Clouded Eyes'''<br>[[File:Trait clouded eyes.png|75px]]
| 
* {{icon|martial}} {{red|−1}} Martial
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−2}} Prowess
| 
* {{icon|martial}} {{red|−1}} Martial
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−2}} Prowess
| 
* {{icon|martial}} {{red|−1}} Martial
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−2}} Prowess
| 
* {{icon|martial}} {{red|−1}} Martial
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−2}} Prowess
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{red|−1}} Stewardship
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{red|−1}} Intrigue
* {{icon|dread}} {{red|−5}} Natural Dread
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Attraction Opinion
| 
* {{icon|martial}} {{red|−1}} Martial
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−2}} Prowess
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{red|−1}} Stewardship
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{red|−1}} Intrigue
* {{icon|dread}} {{red|−5}} Natural Dread
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Attraction Opinion
* {{icon|health penalty}} {{red|Minor Health Penalty}}
* {{icon|blind}} {{red|Gain the Blind trait}}
|- id="Fragile Bones"
| '''Fragile Bones'''<br>[[File:Trait fragile bones.png|75px]]
| 
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−10%}} Prowess
* {{icon|scheme potential}} {{red|+5%}} Enemy Hostile Scheme Potential
* {{icon|travel speed}} {{red|−10%}} Travel Speed
* {{icon|advantage}} {{red|−3}} Advantage
* {{icon|health penalty}} {{red|−3}} Years Life Expectancy
* {{icon|severely injured}} Wounds start with the Severely Injured trait
| 
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−10%}} Prowess
* {{icon|scheme potential}} {{red|+10%}} Enemy Hostile Scheme Potential
* {{icon|travel speed}} {{red|−10%}} Travel Speed
* {{icon|advantage}} {{red|−3}} Advantage
* {{icon|health penalty}} {{red|−3}} Years Life Expectancy
* {{icon|severely injured}} Wounds start with the Severely Injured trait
| 
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−10%}} Prowess
* {{icon|scheme potential}} {{red|+10%}} Enemy Hostile Scheme Potential
* {{icon|travel speed}} {{red|−10%}} Travel Speed
* {{icon|advantage}} {{red|−3}} Advantage
* {{icon|health penalty}} {{red|−3}} Years Life Expectancy
* {{icon|severely injured}} Wounds start with the Severely Injured trait
| 
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−10%}} Prowess
* {{icon|scheme potential}} {{red|+15%}} Enemy Hostile Scheme Potential
* {{icon|travel speed}} {{red|−10%}} Travel Speed
* {{icon|advantage}} {{red|−5}} Advantage
* {{icon|health penalty}} {{red|−5}} Years Life Expectancy
* {{icon|severely injured}} Wounds start with the Severely Injured trait
| 
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−10%}} Prowess
* {{icon|scheme potential}} {{red|+15%}} Enemy Hostile Scheme Potential
* {{icon|travel speed}} {{red|−10%}} Travel Speed
* {{icon|advantage}} {{red|−10}} Advantage
* {{icon|health penalty}} {{red|−10}} Years Life Expectancy
* {{icon|severely injured}} Wounds start with the Severely Injured trait
|- id="Withering Mind"
| '''Withering Mind'''<br>[[File:Trait withering mind.png|75px]]
|
* {{icon|learning}} {{red|−2}} Learning
* {{icon|stress gain}} {{red|+20%}} Stress Gain
* [[File:Focus invalid.png|24px]] {{red|−25%}} Monthly Lifestyle Experience
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−25%}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|martial}} {{red|−25%}} Martial
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{red|−25%}} Stewardship
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{red|−25%}} Intrigue
* {{icon|learning}} {{red|−25%}} Learning
* {{icon|stress gain}} {{red|+20%}} Stress Gain
* [[File:Focus invalid.png|24px]] {{red|−25%}} Monthly Lifestyle Experience
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−25%}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|martial}} {{red|−25%}} Martial
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{red|−25%}} Stewardship
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{red|−25%}} Intrigue
* {{icon|learning}} {{red|−25%}} Learning
* {{icon|stress gain}} {{red|+20%}} Stress Gain
* [[File:Focus invalid.png|24px]] {{red|−25%}} Monthly Lifestyle Experience
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−25%}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|martial}} {{red|−25%}} Martial
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{red|−25%}} Stewardship
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{red|−25%}} Intrigue
* {{icon|learning}} {{red|−25%}} Learning
* {{icon|stress gain}} {{red|+20%}} Stress Gain
* [[File:Focus invalid.png|24px]] {{red|−50%}} Monthly Lifestyle Experience
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−25%}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|martial}} {{red|−25%}} Martial
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{red|−25%}} Stewardship
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{red|−25%}} Intrigue
* {{icon|learning}} {{red|−25%}} Learning
* {{icon|stress gain}} {{red|+20%}} Stress Gain
* [[File:Focus invalid.png|24px]] {{red|−50%}} Monthly Lifestyle Experience
* {{icon|incapable}} {{red|Gain the Incapable trait}}
|- id="Faltering Heart"
| '''Faltering Heart'''<br>[[File:Trait faltering heart.png|75px]]
| 
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−1}} Prowess
* {{icon|stress gain}} {{red|+20%}} Stress Gain
* {{icon|stress loss}} {{red|-20%}} Stress Loss
* {{icon|safety}} {{red|−2}} Travel Safety
* {{icon|health penalty}} {{red|Tiny Health Penalty}}
| 
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−1}} Prowess
* {{icon|stress gain}} {{red|+20%}} Stress Gain
* {{icon|stress loss}} {{red|-20%}} Stress Loss
* {{icon|safety}} {{red|−2}} Travel Safety
* {{icon|health penalty}} {{red|Tiny Health Penalty}}
| 
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−1}} Prowess
* {{icon|stress gain}} {{red|+20%}} Stress Gain
* {{icon|stress loss}} {{red|-20%}} Stress Loss
* {{icon|safety}} {{red|−2}} Travel Safety
* {{icon|health penalty}} {{red|Tiny Health Penalty}}
| 
* {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−1}} Prowess
* {{icon|stress gain}} {{red|+20%}} Stress Gain
* {{icon|stress loss}} {{red|-20%}} Stress Loss
* {{icon|safety}} {{red|−2}} Travel Safety
* {{icon|health penalty}} {{red|Tiny Health Penalty}}
| {{icon|death}} {{red|Character dies}}
|}

=== Incapable ===
Incapable is the most severe health trait and cannot be added at character creation. It prevents the character from having children, declaring war, performing schemes, hosting or joining activities, being councilors or knights, or taking part in duels, forces them into an Entrenched Regency, all their skills will always be 0, and if the character has a royal court the throne will be empty. It also prevents them from making decisions except for the newly-unlocked Attempt Suicide decision and gives the following additional penalties:
* {{icon|dread}} {{red|-25}} Natural Dread
* {{icon|dread}} {{red|+100%}} Dread Loss
* {{icon|health negative}} {{red|Severe Health Penalty}}

== Dynasty traits ==
Dynasty traits can be either given or removed by members of the same Dynasty.
{| class="mildtable plainlist"
! Trait
! Effects
! Cost
! Requirements
|-
| {{iconbox|Bastard|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.|image=Trait bastard.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−15}} Dynasty Opinion
* {{icon|legitimacy}} {{red|−10%}} Legitimacy Gain
* {{icon|warning}} Can not inherit titles or get claims on them
* {{icon|no}} Cannot be set as designated heir
* {{icon|no}} Cannot be elected for titles
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Same Trait Opinion
| '''0'''
| 
* [[File:Secret adultery.png|24px]] Character was born outside marriage or concubinage
* [[File:Doctrine bastardry.png|24px]] Faith does not have the No Bastards bastardry doctrine
|-
| {{iconbox|Bastard Founder|A former bastard who has founded their own Dynasty.|image=Trait bastard founder.png|w=30em}}
| 
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|warning}} Can not inherit titles or get claims on them
|
| {{icon|yes}} Character gained a Landed title while being a Bastard
|-
| {{iconbox|Born in the Purple|This character was born to prominent parents, a rich life and high expectations.|image=Trait born in the purple.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|prestige}} {{green|+0.10}} Monthly Prestige
* {{icon|influence}} {{green|+0.75}} Monthly Influence
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|−25%}} Short Reign Duration
* {{icon|legitimacy}} Increased Initial Legitimacy
| {{red|+40}}
|
* {{icon|barony}} One of the parents had their capital in the Barony of Constantinople when the character was born
* {{icon|empire}} The same parent owned the Byzantine Empire or Roman Empire title when the character was born
* {{icon|yes}} A parent's culture had the Byzantine Traditions or Roman Ceremonies tradition
* {{icon|yes}} If the mother was landless she must have been in Constantinople or a diarch during birth
* {{icon|yes}} If the mother was landed she must have been at peace with the father during birth
* {{icon|no}} Mother was imprisoned during the birth
* {{icon|no}} Mother was commanding an army the during birth
* {{icon|cor}} If Coronation laws are enabled the parents must be crowned
|-
| {{iconbox|Child of Concubine|This character was born/fathered of a concubine.|image=Trait child of concubine.png|w=30em}}
| {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−1}} Diplomacy
|
| {{icon|yes}} One of the parents was a Concubine when the character was born
|-
| {{iconbox|Denounced|This character has been denounced by the Dynasty Head and can now be imprisoned by any other Dynasty member.|image=Trait denounced.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|prestige}} {{red|−1}} Monthly Prestige
* {{iconify|Crime}} towards members of the same Dynasty
* {{icon|yes}} Removed if character becomes Dynasty Head
|
| {{icon|yes}} Denounce Dynasty Head interaction
|-
| {{iconbox|Disinherited|This character has been disinherited by the Dynasty Head and cannot inherit any title from any Dynasty member.|image=Trait disinherited.png|w=30em}}
| 
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−5}} Dynasty Opiniongallivan
* {{icon|warning}} Cannot inherit titles or get claims on them
* {{icon|no}} Cannot be set as designated heir
* {{icon|yes}} Removed if character becomes Dynasty Head
|
| {{icon|yes}} Disinherit Dynasty Head interaction
|-
| {{iconbox|Disputed Heritage|Credible rumors surround this character's heritage. Many say that their father is someone else.|image=Trait disputed heritage.png|w=30em}}
| 
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} House Opinion
* {{icon|legitimacy}} {{red|+10%}} Legitimacy Loss
|
| [[File:Secret adultery.png|24px]] Illegitimate Child secret was exposed
|-
| {{iconbox|Legitimized Bastard|This character was born a bastard, but has since been legitimized.|image=Trait legitimized bastard.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} Dynasty Opinion
* {{icon|legitimacy}} {{red|−5%}} Legitimacy Gain
| '''0'''
| {{icon|yes}} Legitimize House Head interaction
|-
| {{iconbox|Twin|This character was born a twin.|image=Trait twin.png|w=30em}}
| {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+15}} Twin Sibling Opinion
|
| {{icon|unknown}} 2% chance at birth
|-
| {{iconbox|Wild Oat|This character was born out of wedlock.|image=Trait wild oat.png|w=30em}}
| {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−1}} Diplomacy
| '''0'''
| 
* [[File:Secret adultery.png|24px]] Character was born outside marriage or concubinage
* [[File:Doctrine bastardry.png|24px]] Faith has the No Bastards bastardry doctrine
|-
| {{iconbox|Accused of Decadence|This character has been accused of decadence by their House Head. Whether the claims are true or not, his reputation and credibility is significantly tarnished.|image=Trait decadent.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|piety}} {{red|−1}} Monthly Piety
* {{icon|stress gain}} {{red|+25%}} Stress Gain
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−15}} House Opinion
* {{icon|scheme success chance}} {{green|+10.0%}} Initial Hostile Scheme Success Chance
* {{icon|scheme secrecy}} {{green|+10%}} Scheme Secrecy
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+25}} Same Trait Opinion
* {{icon|yes}} Removed if character becomes House Head
| 
| {{icon|yes}} Accuse of Decadence House Head interaction
|-
| {{iconbox|Extolled by House|This character has had their virtues extolled by their House Head. Whether the attention is deserved or not, they now have a hard time staying away from the prying eyes of the public.|image=Trait extolled.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|piety}} {{green|+1}} Monthly Piety
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+15}} House Opinion
* {{icon|scheme success chance}} {{red|+25.0%}} Initial Enemy Hostile Scheme Success Chance
* {{icon|yes}} Removed if character becomes House Head
| 
| {{icon|yes}} Extol Virtuousness House Head interaction
|-
| {{iconbox|Shieldmaiden/Shieldswain|This character defies the normal structures of their society, fighting in the shield wall.|image=Trait shieldmaiden.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+3}} Martial
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+3}} Prowess
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same trait opinion
* {{icon|knight}} Can be knight regardless of doctrines if culture unlocks the trait
* [[File:Marshal job.png|24px]] Can be Marshal regardless of doctrines if culture unlocks the trait
* {{icon|kos}} Can be Kurultai regardless of doctrines if culture unlocks the trait
| {{red|+40}}
| {{icon|yes}} Make Shieldmaiden/Shieldswain interaction
|-
| {{iconbox|Venerated Ancestor|Exceptionally holy, the venerated ancestor is a beacon of light for everyone religious.|image=Trait saint.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|piety}} {{green|+2}} Monthly Piety
* {{icon|legitimacy}} {{green|+25%}} Legitimacy Gain
| 
| 
* [[File:Heroic bloodline legacy track.png|24px]] Heroic Bloodline dynasty legacy 3
* {{icon|lod}} Completed a Mythical Holy Legend
|-
| {{iconbox|Living Legend|Renowned for their heroic life, this character is known to all as a living legend.|image=Trait legend.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|prestige}} {{green|+2}} Monthly Prestige
* {{icon|legitimacy}} {{green|+25%}} Legitimacy Gain
| 
| 
* [[File:Heroic bloodline legacy track.png|24px]] Heroic Bloodline dynasty legacy 4
* {{icon|lod}} Completed a Mythical Heroic Legend
|}

=== Descendant traits ===
Descendant traits can be obtained if one of a character's known parents has either a certain founding trait or a descendant trait. Descendant traits are lost if a character's father is revealed to be someone without such traits and the mother does not have it.

{| class="mildtable plainlist"
! Founding trait
! Effects
! AI Zeal
! Descendant trait
! Effects
! AI Zeal
! Founding requirements
! Cost
|-
| {{iconbox|Saoshyant|This character is here to deliver us all and perhaps bring about Frashokereti, the final renovation of the world.|image=Trait saoshyant.png|w=20em}}
| 
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+2}} Learning
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+2}} Prowess
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Zoroastrian Opinion
| +100
| {{iconbox|Saoshyant Descendant|This character is a direct descendant of the Saoshyant.|image=Trait saoshyant descendant.png|w=20em}}
| 
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+1}} Learning
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Zoroastrian Opinion
| 0
| {{icon|decision}} [[Become the Saoshyant]] decision
| {{icon|no}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Sayyid|Coursing through the veins of this character is the Blood of the Prophet.|image=Trait sayyid.png|w=20em}}
| 
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Muslim Opinion
* {{icon|legitimacy}} Increased Initial Legitimacy
* {{icon|lod}} {{green|+15%}} Yearly chance to unlock a Legend Seed
| 0
| {{iconbox|Sayyid|Coursing through the veins of this character is the Blood of the Prophet.|image=Trait sayyid.png|w=20em}}
| 
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Muslim Opinion
* {{icon|legitimacy}} Increased Initial Legitimacy
* {{icon|lod}} {{green|+15%}} Yearly chance to unlock a Legend Seed
| 0
| {{icon|yes}} Descendant of Muhammad
| {{red|+25}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Paragon|This character has become an example of religious virtue beyond reproach.|image=Trait paragon.png|w=20em}}
| [[File:Vassal stance zealot.png|24px]] {{green|+20}} Zealot Vassal Opinion
| +20
| {{iconbox|Consecrated Blood|The unwavering devotion shown by some of its members have given this dynasty an impeccable reputation in the eyes of the priesthood.|image=Trait divine blood.png|w=20em}}
| [[File:Vassal stance zealot.png|24px]] {{green|+10}} Zealot Vassal Opinion
| +10
| 
* {{icon|decision}} [[Consecrate Bloodline]] decision
* {{icon|no}} Head of Faith
| {{icon|no}}
|-
| {{iconbox|The Savior|This character is here to deliver us all.|image=Trait paragon.png|w=20em}}
|
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Faith Opinion
* Hidden: +75% county conversion speed<ref>{{cite file|common\script_values\99_court_chaplain_values.txt}}, <code>conversion_savior_liege</code></ref>
| +100
| {{iconbox|Divine Blood|This character is descended from a person sent from heaven.|image=Trait divine blood.png|w=20em}}
|
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Same Faith Opinion
* Hidden: +25% county conversion speed<ref>{{cite file|common\script_values\99_court_chaplain_values.txt}}, <code>conversion_divine_blood_liege</code></ref>
| 0
| 
* {{icon|decision}} Consecrate Bloodline decision
* {{icon|yes}} Head of Faith
| {{icon|no}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Golden Lineage|What this character's bloodline has wrought on the world cannot be forgotten. They are a golden scion of fire and conquest.|image=Trait golden lineage.png|w=20em}}
| 
* {{icon|dread}} {{green|+10%}} Dread Gain
* {{icon|vassal}} {{green|+200}} Vassal Limit
* {{icon|vassal}} {{green|+20%}} Terrified Vassal Contribution
* {{icon|herd}} {{green|+20%}} Herd Capacity
* {{icon|legitimacy}} Increased Initial Legitimacy
| 0
| {{iconbox|Golden Lineage|What this character's bloodline has wrought on the world cannot be forgotten. They are a golden scion of fire and conquest.|image=Trait golden lineage.png|w=20em}}
| 
* {{icon|dread}} {{green|+10%}} Dread Gain
* {{icon|vassal}} {{green|+200}} Vassal Limit
* {{icon|vassal}} {{green|+20%}} Terrified Vassal Contribution
* {{icon|herd}} {{green|+20%}} Herd Capacity
* {{icon|legitimacy}} Increased Initial Legitimacy
| 0
| {{icon|kos}} Winning the war to become Greatest of Khans
| {{icon|no}}
|}

== Decision traits ==
The following traits can be gained via {{iconify|decision}}s and are not available at character creation.
{| class="mildtable plainlist "
! Trait
! Effects
! AI effects
! Decision
|-
| {{iconbox|Celibate|This character has sworn themselves to celibacy.|image=Trait celibate.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|piety}} {{green|+1}} Monthly Piety
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Clergy Opinion
* {{icon|warning}} Can not have children
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} Opposite Trait Opinion
* {{icon|decision}} Unlocks the Abandon Celibacy decision
| +30 Zeal
| Embrace Celibacy
|-
| {{iconbox|Chakravarti|This character has united the center of the world, and is the rightful ruler of its entirety.|image=Trait chakravarti.png|w=30em}}
| 
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+2}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+1}} Martial
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+2}} Learning
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+20}} Buddhist Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+20}} Hindu Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+20}} Jain Opinion
| 
* +50 Zeal
* +40 Honor
* +20 Boldness
* +20 Energy
| Become Chakravarti
|-
| {{iconbox|Gallivanter|This character eschews responsibilities beyond what they already have - their time is precious, and they do not wish it frittered away on pointless duties and meaningless ambitions.|image=Trait gallivanter.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|stress gain}} {{green|−10%}} Stress Gain
* {{icon|stress loss}} {{green|+10%}} Stress Loss
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} Dynasty Opinion
* [[File:Vassal stance courtly.png|24px]] {{red|−30}} Courtly Vassal Opinion
* [[File:Vassal stance parochial.png|24px]] {{red|−20}} Parochial Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|no}} Cannot purchase titles
* {{icon|no}} Cannot be elected for titles
* {{icon|warning}} Can not inherit titles or get claims on them
| 
| Reject Inheritance
|-
| {{iconbox|Greatest of Khans|This character has been proclaimed the ruler of the universe itself, by right of conquest.|image=Trait greatest of khans.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|death}} Executing characters brings an event to decide what to do with the head
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+2}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+2}} Martial
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+1}} Stewardship
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+2}} Prowess
* {{icon|dread}} {{green|+50}} Natural Dread
* {{icon|dread}} {{green|−50%}} Dread Decay
* {{icon|vassal}} {{green|+75}} Vassal Limit
* {{icon|gold}} {{green|−50%}} Army Gold Maintenance
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+25}} Same Culture Opinion
* {{icon|scheme phase length}} {{green|+100}} Days Enemy Hostile Scheme Phase Length
* {{icon|scheme success chance}} {{green|−100.0%}} Initial Enemy Hostile Scheme Success Chance
* {{icon|legitimacy}} {{green|+10}} Monthly Legitimacy
* [[File:Vassal stance minority.png|24px]] {{green|+40}} Minority Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|damage}} {{green|+100%}} Cavalry Damage
* {{icon|toughness}} {{green|+100%}} Cavalry Toughness
* {{icon|siege progress}} {{green|+0.5}} Light Cavalry Siege Progress
* {{icon|siege progress}} {{green|+0.5}} Archer Cavalry Siege Progress
* {{icon|herd}} {{green|+100%}} Herd Gain
* {{icon|horde riders}} {{green|+50%}} Herd Conversion into Horde Riders
* {{icon|obedience}} {{green|+50}} Obedience
* {{icon|lod}} Winning a war against this character will give a legend seed
| 
* +40 Energy
* +20 Boldness
* +20 Honor
| Become the Greatest of All Khans
|-
| {{iconbox|Reincarnation|This character is said to be the reincarnation of their ancestor.|image=Trait reincarnation.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|piety eastern}} {{green|+1}} Monthly Piety
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Same Faith Opinion
* {{icon|unknown}} Copies the appearance of a same-gender ancestor
* {{icon|unknown}} At age 9 copy a personality or congenital trait from a same-gender ancestor
| 
| Divine Reincarnation
|-
| {{iconbox|Augustus|This character is the current ruler of the restored Roman Empire and commands the respect an office of such magnitude is due.|image=Trait augustus.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|prestige}} {{green|+0.50}} Monthly Prestige
* {{icon|Influence}} {{green|+1.50}} Monthly Influence
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Vassal Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+25}} Same Trait Opinion
| +20 Energy
| 
* Restore the Roman Empire
* {{icon|rtp}} Re-Establish the Theodosian Borders
|-
| {{iconbox|Heresiarch|This character is the local leader of a heretical sect.|image=Trait heresiarch.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+2}} Martial
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+2}} Learning
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+2}} Prowess
* {{icon|Influence}} {{green|+0.75}} Monthly Influence
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same faith opinion
* {{icon|advantage}} {{green|+5}} Advantage against co-religionists
| +20 Zeal
| 
* Reform the Magi
* {{icon|rtp}} Embrace Heresy
|-
| {{iconbox|Detractor of the Caliphate|This character believes that the Caliph's place is, at best, Baghdad. And only Baghdad.|image=Trait fp3 struggle detractor.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|yes}} Unlocks the Foment Revolt interaction
* {{icon|yes}} Unlocks the Request Incursion interaction
* {{icon|decision}} Unlocks the Find a New Faith for Persia decision
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Trait Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−30}} Opposite Trait Opinion
* {{icon|yes}} Unlocks the Join My Side interaction with opposite trait characters
| 
| 
* {{icon|lop}} Announce Opposition to Caliphate
* {{icon|lop}} Declare Stance in the Iranian Intermezzo
|-
| {{iconbox|Supporter of Caliphal Authority|This character believes that the Caliphate should reaffirm its hold on the Middle East.|image=Trait fp3 struggle supporter.png|w=30em}}
|
* [[File:Fp3 install loyalist war cb.png|24px]] Unlocks the Install Loyalist casus belli during the Iranian Intermezzo
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Trait Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−30}} Opposite Trait Opinion
* {{icon|yes}} Unlocks the Join My Side interaction with opposite trait characters
| 
| 
* {{icon|lop}} Become Caliphal Supporter
* {{icon|lop}} Declare Stance in the Iranian Intermezzo
|-
| {{iconbox|Conqueror|The world lies before me, ripe for the taking. It will be mine.|image=Trait conqueror.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|gold}} {{green|+5}} Monthly Tax
* {{icon|legitimacy}} {{green|+5}} Monthly Legitimacy
* {{icon|gold}} {{green|−75.00%}} Men-at-Arms Maintenance
* {{icon|gold}} {{green|−75%}} Title Creation Cost
* {{icon|scheme phase length}} {{green|+25}} Days Enemy Hostile Scheme Phase Length
* {{icon|scheme success chance}} {{green|-3.0%}} Enemy Hostile Scheme Growth
* {{icon|scheme potential}} {{green|-40%}} Enemy Hostile Scheme Potential
* {{icon|vassal}} {{green|+50}} Minimum Vassal Limit
* {{icon|vassal}} {{green|+500}} Maximum Vassal Limit
* {{icon|domain}} {{green|+5}} Minimum Domain Limit
* {{icon|domain}} {{green|+15}} Maximum Domain Limit
* {{icon|herd}} {{green|+50%}} Herd Capacity
* {{icon|horde riders}} {{green|+20%}} Herd Conversion into Horde Riders
* [[File:Vassalization cb.png|24px]] Unlocks the Forced Vassalization Casus Belli
* {{icon|yes}} Casus Belli are free
* {{icon|no}} Factions cannot form
* {{icon|building}} Every 3-6 months the realm capital gains a building
* {{icon|levies}} Every 3-6 months men-at-arms reinforce and increase their size by 1
* {{icon|gold}} Every 3-6 months the character gains random gold
* {{icon|prestige}} Every 3-6 months the character gains 150 prestige
* {{icon|stress loss}} Every 3-6 months the character loses 40 stress
* {{icon|unknown}} Every 3-6 months the character increases a skill by 2
* {{icon|unknown}} Every 3-6 months the character has a 15% chance to increase their education trait level
* {{icon|unknown}} Every year a claimant joins the court
* {{icon|unknown}} Can gain various beneficial events
* {{icon|conqueror}} {{yellow|AI rulers lose the trait if subjugated or unlanded}}
* {{icon|conqueror}} {{red|Player rulers lose the trait if subjugated, unlanded or incapable for 3-6 years}}
* {{icon|conqueror}} {{red|Player rulers lose the trait if in debt for 5-8 years}}
* {{icon|conqueror}} {{red|Player rulers lose the trait if at peace for 13-16 years}}
| 
| {{icon|rtp}} Become a Great Conqueror
|-
| {{iconbox|Way of the Nomad|This character has been shaped from birth by the harsh life on the steppe. Their ways, though strange to the meek settled peoples, offer unmatched strength and cunning.|image=Trait nomadic philosophy.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Different Culture Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Different Faith Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|-25%}} Different Faith Popular Opinion Penalty
* [[File:Blood brother.png|24px]] Can have a Blood Brother
* {{icon|decision}} Enables the Introduce Heir decision
* {{icon|decision}} Enables the Recruit Plains Specialist decision
* {{icon|decision}} Enables the Become Adventurer decision
* {{icon|nomadic}} If a Nomadic Character settles outside of The Great Steppe, only their Children will inherit this Trait.
* {{icon|heavy horse archers}} Can recruit Heavy Horse Archers even if not Nomadic
* {{icon|horse archers}} Can recruit Horse Archers even if not Nomadic
* {{icon|nomad lancers}} Can recruit Nomad Lancers even if not Nomadic
* {{icon|steppe raiders}} Can recruit Steppe Raiders even if not Nomadic
* {{icon|prestige}} {{green|-75%}} Convert to Local Culture Decision Cost
* {{icon|prestige}} {{green|-75%}} Hybrid Culture Creation Cost
* {{icon|promote cultural acceptance}} {{green|-50%}} Cultural Acceptance required to Create a Hybrid Culture
* {{icon|death}} Executing characters brings an event to decide what to do with the head
| 
| {{icon|kos}} Adopt the Nomadic Ways
|}

== Faith traits ==
These traits can only obtained by characters of certain faiths.
{| class="mildtable plainlist"
! Trait
! Effects
! AI effects
! Cost
! Requirements
! Alternative names
|-
| {{iconbox|Berserker|Once this character's blood starts to boil it will only be sated by the death of their enemies.|image=Trait berserker.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+2}} Martial
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+5}} Prowess
* {{icon|dread}} {{green|+15}} Natural Dread
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same trait opinion
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−2}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|yes}} Character wears a fur cloak
|
* +35 Boldness
* +20 Energy
* -35 Rationality
| {{red|+40}}
| Faith has the Warmonger tenet
|
|-
| {{iconbox|Hajji|This character has completed the Hajj, a pilgrimage to the House of Allah in Mecca.|image=Trait hajjaj.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|travel speed}} {{green|+5}} Travel Speed
* {{icon|safety}} {{green|+5}} Travel Safety
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Muslim opinion
| +20 Zeal
| {{red|+30}}
| 
* Completed a Hajj pilgrimage
* Obtained automatically if realm capital is Mecca
| Hajjah if female
|-
| {{iconbox|Devoted|This character has dedicated their life to the service of a higher power.|image=Trait devoted.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|piety}} {{green|+0.3}} Monthly piety
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Same faith opinion
* {{icon|warning}} Cannot marry have children
* {{icon|warning}} Cannot inherit titles or get claims on them
* {{icon|no}} Cannot be set as designated heir
* {{icon|no}} Cannot be elected for titles
| -10 Sociability
| {{icon|no}}
| Faith has the Monasticism tenet
|
* Monk if male
* Nun if female
* Promised to the Clergy if child
* Bhikkhu / Bhikkhuni if Buddhist
* Sanyasi / Sanyasini if Hindu
* Muni / Aryika if Jain
|-
| {{iconbox|Order Member|This character serves in a militarized Holy Order.|image=Trait order member.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+1}} Martial
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+4}} Prowess
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+15}} Same trait and faith opinion
* {{icon|warning}} Cannot marry have children
* {{icon|warning}} Cannot inherit titles or get claims on them
* {{icon|no}} Cannot be set as designated heir
* {{icon|no}} Cannot be elected for titles
|
* +10 Zeal
* +5 Honor
* -10 Greed
| {{icon|no}}
| Holy Order member
|
|-
| {{iconbox|Crusader|This character has done their Christian duty and participated in a Crusade.|image=Trait crusader.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+2}} Martial
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+3}} Prowess
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+15}} Clergy opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Same faith opinion
* {{icon|lod}} Unlocks a Legend Seed
| +10 Zeal
| {{red|+50}}
| Participated in a Crusade
|
|-
| {{iconbox|Mujahid|This character has done their Islamic duty and participated in a Jihad.|image=Trait mujahid.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+2}} Martial
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+3}} Prowess
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+15}} Clergy opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Same faith opinion
* {{icon|lod}} Unlocks a Legend Seed
| +10 Zeal
| {{red|+50}}
| Participated in a Jihad
|
|-
| {{iconbox|Warrior of the Faith|This character has participated in a Great Holy War.|image=Trait faith warrior.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+2}} Martial
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+3}} Prowess
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+15}} Clergy opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Same faith opinion
* {{icon|lod}} Unlocks a Legend Seed
| +10 Zeal
| {{red|+50}}
| Participated in a Great Holy War
|
{| class="mildtable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! Condition
! Name
|-
| Tibetan
| Kailash Guardian
|-
| Buddhist
| Atoner
|-
| Dualist
| Guardian of Light
|-
| Norse
| Valhalla Bound
|-
| Hellenic
| Ares' Own
|-
| Hindu
| Shiva's Hand
|-
| Jain
| Pacifier
|-
| Jewish
| Kanai
|-
| Uralic
| Forged of Hadúr
|-
| Baltic
| Hound of Dievas
|-
| Slavic
| Perun's Champion
|-
| Finno-Ugric
| Ukko's Hammer
|-
| Siberian
| Ulgen's Nimrod
|-
| Tengri
| Skylord
|-
| Mandé
| Nyame's Shield
|-
| Hausa
| Facilitator
|-
| Senegambian
| Takhar's Arbiter
|-
| Zoroastrian
| Gond-i Shahanshah
|-
| Zunbil
| Warrior of the Sun
|}
|-
| {{iconbox|Holy Monarch|A great warrior King who has carved their own kingdom out of the lands of the infidels.|image=Trait crusader king.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+3}} Martial
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+2}} Prowess
* {{icon|advantage}} {{green|+5}} Faith Hostility Advantage
* {{icon|screen}} {{green|−20%}} Retreat Losses
* [[File:Death natural.png|24px]] {{green|−15%}} Friendly Fatal Casualties
* {{icon|control}} {{green|+0.5}} Monthly Control Growth
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+35}} Popular opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+15}} Same faith opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same trait opinion
* {{icon|yes}} Ignore Negative Culture Opinion
| +25 Zeal
| {{red|+120}}
| Great Holy War beneficiary
|
* Crusader King/Queen if Christian
* Sky-King/Queen if Tengri
* Kailash King/Queen if Tibetan
* Bear King/Queen if Finno-Ugric
* Sun-King/Queen if Zunbil
* Archon/Archontess if Hellenic
* Amir al-Mu'minin if Muslim
* Nagid if Jewish
* Chosen of Xradesahr if Dualist
* Rajarishi if Hindu
* High Aasaan if Buddhist
* Irenic Monarch if Jain
* Argbadh if Zoroastrian
* Hersir if Norse
* Galadima if Hausa
* Roog's Chosen if Senegambian
* Hadùr's Chosen if Uralic
* Dievas' Chosen if Baltic
* Perun's Chosen if Slavic
* Ulgen's Chosen if Siberian
* Nyame's Chosen if Mandé
|}

== Event traits ==
These traits can only be gained by events and may have different names depending on circumstances.
{| class="mildtable plainlist"
! Trait
! Effects
! AI effects
! Cost
|-
| {{iconbox|Veteran Adventurer|This character has previously led a life of bravery and action as an adventurer, and proven their worth by working their way up from such humble beginnings.|image=Trait adventurer.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+1}} Martial per Level of Fame
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+1}} Prowess per Level of Fame
* {{icon|gold}} {{green|−50.00%}} Men-at-Arms Maintenance
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} General Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} Ignore Negative Culture Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} No Negative Opinion of Other Cultures
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+20}} Same Trait Opinion
|
* +20 Energy
* +20 Boldness
* -20 Honor
| {{red|+50}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Follower|This character spent some time in a Veteran Adventurer's camp, being part of their entourage when they became landed.|image=Trait adventurer follower.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+20}} Same Trait Opinion
|
* +20 Energy
* +20 Boldness
* -20 Honor
| {{red|+10}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Populist Leader|This character came to power after fighting for the independence of their people.|image=Trait populist leader.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|gold}} {{green|-50.00%}} Army Gold Maintenance
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+15}} Popular Opinion
* [[File:Vassal stance courtly.png|24px]] {{red|−30}} Courtly Vassal Opinion
* [[File:Vassal stance parochial.png|24px]] {{green|+10}} Parochial Vassal Opinion (Same Faith)
* [[File:Vassal stance parochial.png|24px]] {{green|+10}} Parochial Vassal Opinion (Same Culture)
|
| {{red|+150}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Pregnant|This character is with child.|image=Trait pregnant.png|w=30em}}
| {{icon|prowess}} {{red|−2}} Prowess
| -15 Energy
| {{icon|no}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Raider|This character is a well-known plunderer of foreign settlements.|image=Trait viking.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+2}} Martial
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+3}} Prowess
* {{icon|prestige}} {{green|+0.30}} Monthly Prestige
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+5}} Same Trait Opinion
* {{icon|longships}} Called Viking if culture has the Longships innovation
|
* +10 Energy
* +10 Boldness
| {{red|+25}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Varangian|This character has served the Byzantine Army as part of the Varangian Guard.|image=Trait varangian.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+2}} Martial
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+2}} Prowess
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same trait opinion
|
* +10 Energy
* +10 Boldness
| {{red|+40}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Loyal|This person takes their relations more seriously than most.|image=Trait loyal.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{Red|−1}} Intrigue
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+15}} Liege Opinion
* {{icon|unknown}} Less likely to join Factions against their Liege
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Trait Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} Opposite Trait Opinion
|
| {{red|+20}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Disloyal|Where most people see a relationship this person sees an opportunity.|image=Trait disloyal.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{red|−1}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+1}} Intrigue
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−15}} Liege Opinion
* {{icon|unknown}} More likely to join Factions against their Liege
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+10}} Same Trait Opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} Opposite Trait Opinion
| -20 Honor
| {{green|−20}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Despoiler of Byzantium|This character was among the fearsome Latin lords who conquered and ruined an ancient Christian empire.|image=Trait despoiler of byzantium.png|w=30em}}
| 
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+1}} Martial
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+2}} Prowess
* {{icon|dread}} {{green|+10}} Natural dread
* {{icon|knight}} {{green|+0.2%}} Knight effectiveness per dread
* {{icon|gold}} {{green|−0.25%}} Men-at-arms maintenance per dread
* {{icon|time}} {{green|−25%}} Siege phase time
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−10}} Popular opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−15}} Clergy opinion
* {{icon|opinion}} {{red|−50}} Greek opinion
| 
* +10 Greed
* -10 Compassion
* -10 Honor
| {{icon|no}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Campeador|Rodrigo's expertise of the battlefield has earned him the title of "Battlefield Champion".|image=Trait campeador.png|w=30em}}
| 
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+2}} Martial
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+4}} Prowess
* {{icon|prestige}} {{green|+0.4}} Monthly prestige
* {{icon|opinion}} {{green|+4}} Same culture opinion
| +20 Honor
| {{icon|no}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Seasoned Pastoralist|This character has become an expert in the ways of husbandry and can ensure that their cattle make the best possible use of the pasture.|image=Trait lifestyle seasoned pastor.png|w=30em}}
| {{icon|county fertility}} {{green|+20%}} County Fertility Growth
| 
| {{icon|no}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Former Emperor|This character was once the Ceremonial Monarch and retains considerable influence despite having left the throne.|image=Trait former emperor.png|w=30em}}
| 
* {{icon|prestige}} {{green|+0.25}} Monthly Prestige
* {{icon|influence}} {{green|+0.25}} Monthly Influence
| 
* +25 Boldness
* -25 Energy
| {{icon|no}}
|-
| {{iconbox|Historical Character|This character is of real-life historical importance.|image=Trait historical character.png|w=30em}}
| 
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+2}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+4}} Learning
* {{icon|health boost}} {{green|+0.25}} Health
* {{icon|scheme success chance}} {{green|-1%}} Enemy hostile scheme growth
| 
| {{icon|no}}
|}

== Court type traits ==
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Court type traits can only be obtained by characters that have been courtiers for at least 5 years. For a level 1 trait the court must have reached Grandeur Level 5 while for level 2 the court must have reached Grandeur Level 8. These traits cannot be selected for custom rulers.
{| class="mildtable plainlist "
! Level 1 trait
! Level 1 effects
! Level 2 trait
! Level 2 effects
|-
| {{iconbox|Diplomatic Courtier|This character has spent at least 5 years living in a bustling Diplomatic Court filled with emissaries and diplomats.|image=Diplomatic court 1.png|w=30em}}
| {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+1}} Diplomacy
| {{iconbox|Valued Diplomatic Courtier|This character has spent at least 5 years living in a truly grand Diplomatic Court, rubbing elbows with famed emissaries and prominent diplomats.|image=Diplomatic court 2.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|diplomacy}} {{green|+2}} Diplomacy
* {{icon|prestige}} {{green|+0.30}} Monthly Prestige
* {{icon|diplomacy lifestyle}} {{green|+15%}} Monthly Diplomacy Lifestyle Experience
|-
| {{iconbox|Warlike Courtier|This character has spent at least 5 years living in a rowdy Warlike Court populated by warriors and tacticians.|image=Warlike court 1.png|w=30em}}
| 
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+1}} Martial
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+1}} Prowess
| {{iconbox|Valued Warlike Courtier|This character has spent at least 5 years living in a truly grand Warlike Court, involving themselves with noble warriors and acclaimed tacticians.|image=Warlike court 2.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|martial}} {{green|+2}} Martial
* {{icon|prowess}} {{green|+2}} Prowess
* {{icon|gold}} {{green|-5.00%}} Men-at-Arms Maintenance
* {{icon|martial lifestyle}} {{green|+15%}} Monthly Martial Lifestyle Experience
|-
| {{iconbox|Administrative Courtier|This character has spent at least 5 years living in an organized Administrative Court home to many bureaucrats and officials.|image=Administrative court 1.png|w=30em}}
| {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+1}} Stewardship
| {{iconbox|Valued Administrative Courtier|This character has spent at least 5 years living in a truly grand Administrative Court, observing the daily toil of efficient bureaucrats and influential officials.|image=Administrative court 2.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|stewardship}} {{green|+2}} Stewardship
* {{icon|control}} {{green|+0.20}} Monthly Control
* {{icon|stewardship lifestyle}} {{green|+15%}} Monthly Stewardship Lifestyle Experience
|-
| {{iconbox|Intrigue Courtier|This character has spent at least 5 years living in a taciturn Intrigue Court hosting smooth-talking envoys and keen-eyed retainers.|image=Intrigue court 1.png|w=30em}}
| {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+1}} Intrigue
| {{iconbox|Valued Intrigue Courtier|This character has spent at least 5 years living in a truly grand Intrigue Court, where they have learned to stay on their toes among the many silver-tongued envoys and perceptive retainers.|image=Intrigue court 2.png|w=30em}}
|
* {{icon|intrigue}} {{green|+2}} Intrigue
* {{icon|dread}} {{green|+10}} Natural Dread
* {{icon|scheme success chance}} {{green|-10.0%}} Initial Enemy Hostile Scheme Success Chance
* {{icon|intrigue lifestyle}} {{green|+15%}} Monthly Intrigue Lifestyle Experience
|-
| {{iconbox|Scholarly Courtier|This character has spent at least 5 years living in an erudite Scholarly Court full of learned men and intellectuals.|image=Scholarly court 1.png|w=30em}}
| {{icon|learning}} {{green|+1}} Learning
| {{iconbox|Valued Scholarly Courtier|This character has spent at least 5 years living in an erudite Scholarly Court full of astute learned men and esteemed intellectuals.|image=Scholarly court 2.png|w=30em}}
| 
* {{icon|learning}} {{green|+2}} Learning
* {{icon|development}} {{green|+20%}} Development Growth
* {{icon|learning lifestyle}} {{green|+15%}} Monthly Learning Lifestyle Experience
|}

== Immortal ==
The Immortal trait can only be added when creating custom characters. It makes the character immortal: they do not visibly age, years do not affect their attributes, their {{iconify|Fertility}} does not decrease, they cannot gain the {{iconify|Incapable}} trait or old age traits, and they are immune to random harm events. It also cancels the Long Reign bonus. The trait costs 10000 points so it will always invalidate achievements.

== References ==
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