Talk:Zion X/@comment-9154802-20190614113014

Relevant Character Flaws (age 1500):

Teen + Intelligence = Severe Belief Arrogance. This is common with teens, especially ones with latent or active high intellect. Belief Arrogance is probably the most common form of arrogance, where the individual in question is dangerously confident in the idea that they are right, or they are dangerously lacking in confidence in themselves. This immediately renders the individual rather unstable and given the other traits present with Zion it only gets worse from here.

Loves fighting = Quick to violence if provoked. This isn't to say he's an abusive individual, but that his upbringing and training likely made him much more aggressive than a normal individual would be. However, when tied into the next flaw, the potential for abusive behavior is clearly evident.

Overly Serious = Stubbornness is pervasive in key decision making situations and debate. Ties back into Belief Arrogance which reinforces his Stubbornness. On top of that his fundamentally aggressive nature would lead him to violent, angry outbursts when his ideals are challenged too strongly. This is because those with severe Belief Arrogance become more stubborn and more unstable the more you challenge their views. You're attacking a fundamental part of who they are and that causes severe psychological turmoil.

Secretive Behavior = Highly defensive when people try to pry. However, this also means a substantial level of defensiveness influences his behavior in other situations as well. This further amplifies his stubbornness and arrogance, leading to more psychological torment, leading to increasingly violent outbursts when fundamentally challenged on a psychological level.

As a result, this Zion lacks good judgment and isn't a team player in the slightest. If pressured too much or his arrogance challenged too strongly, he'll likely lash out violently. Not necessarily in a hot-headed manner. It could be as simple as him putting a hole in a wall or punching someone unnecessarily hard in the gut or side. However, if provoked enough, he'll likely legitimately try to fight the one antagonizing him. Intelligence is a double-edged sword. It can help greatly in situations requiring logical thinking, but if coupled with the right flaws can actually become a detriment to the individual.