What is the personality type of each character?
According to the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator there are 16 personality types.
Hear is my opinion of the personality types of some of the characters in the Walking Dead Game
Lee Everett: ENFJ (The Giver) This personality type tends to be altruistic and have natural leadership skills.
Clementine: In season 1 she was a INFP (The Idealist) but due to her personality change in Season 2 she became a ISTP (The Mechanic)
Kenny: ISTJ (The Duty Fulfiller) These types tend to be strong willed and direct
Katja: ISFJ (The Nurturer)
Duck: ESFP (The Performer)
Carley: ISTP (The Mechanic) Kind of ironic because she couldn't fix the radio
Larry: ESTP (The Doer) These types tend to be bold and at times insensitive
Ben: ISFP (The Artist)
Omid: ESFP (The Performer) just like Duck
Christa: ESTJ (The Guardian) These types tend to be no nonsense and extremely critical to others
If you are not familiar with the 16 personality types here is a link for more information
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I think Doug is a INTP (Introverted iNtuitive Thinking Perceiving)
I guess it made sense that Christa is The Guardian. After all she did watch over Clem for 16 month and Lee is a Giver because he gave his life for Clementine
I am definitely not an expert, but here is my take on some season 2 characters:
Carver: ENTJ (The Executive) - "ENTJ personalities cannot tolerate inefficiency and cannot stand those whom they perceive as lazy or incompetent. An ENTJ can be chillingly cold and ruthless when it comes to such situations." "Assertive and outspoken - they are driven to lead."
Kenny: ESTP (The Doer) "Some may even see them as rude or reckless, but ESTPs truly love action and always dive right into the heart of the storm." "They tend to put personal values, opinions, and principles above what other people or the society thinks." In some ways, Luke might be this too: "The ESTP needs to keep moving, and so does well in careers where he or she is not restricted or confined." "All-in-all, they have extraordinary talents for getting things started. They are not usually so good at following through, and might leave those tasks to others."
Sarah: INFP (The Idealist) "INFPs may also often retreat into their “hermit” state (this personality type can easily switch between the “active” and “hermit” states), withdrawing from the world and getting lost in their deep thoughts." "INFPs do not like conflict, and go to great lengths to avoid it." "Although they may be reserved in expressing emotion, they have a very deep well of caring and are genuinely interested in understanding people."
Nick: ISFJ (The Nurturer) I'm very iffy about this one, because he's very impulsive and can be a dick, but eh. "The ISFJ has a difficult time saying "no" when asked to do something, and may become over-burdened." "ISFJs need positive feedback from others. In the absence of positive feedback, or in the face of criticism, the ISFJ gets discouraged, and may even become depressed. When down on themselves or under great stress, the ISFJ begins to imagine all of the things that might go critically wrong in their life. They have strong feelings of inadequacy, and become convinced that "everything is all wrong", or "I can't do anything right"." I need a Nick expert in here pls
Rebecca: ENTP (The Visionary) Maybe?? Unsure about this also but: "If the Feeling part of themself is neglected, the ENTP may not value other people's input enough, or may become overly harsh and aggressive." "Although the ENTP is more interested in absorbing information than in making decisions, they are quite rational and logical in reaching conclusions." "ENTPs enjoy debates and see them as mental exercises; this attitude can easily upset more sensitive or stability-oriented types." "ENTP personalities may sometimes be intolerant and dismissive, especially when they have to deal with people who try to avoid debates or cannot defend their ideas." I feel like she could be this because ENTP seems very similar to ENTJ (both feeling Analysts) and her and Carver's similar personalities are why Carver finds her to be very strong.
Rebecca could also be ESTJ (The Guardian): "People with this personality type have strong beliefs and rarely give them up regardless of the opposition. More than likely, they will defend their ideas and principles relentlessly." "People with the ESTJ personality type tend to have strong convictions about what is right and socially acceptable and do not tolerate any deviations. They are likely to comment on or criticize such behavior, believing that it is their duty to make things right."
Christa: ISTJ (The Inspector/Examiner/etc) "A promise means everything to an ISTJ. They would rather work overtime and lose sleep than fail to deliver the result that someone else is expecting. ISTJ personalities also tend to be extremely loyal, putting their duties above everything else." "ISTJs have an excellent ability to take any task and define it, organize it, plan it, and implement it through to completion."
I base Clementine after my own choices, so: INFJ (The Protector) "INFJs place great importance on havings things orderly and systematic in their outer world. They put a lot of energy into identifying the best system for getting things done, and constantly define and re-define the priorities in their lives." "They know things intuitively, without being able to pinpoint why, and without detailed knowledge of the subject at hand. They are usually right, and they usually know it." "INFJs hold a special place in the heart of people who they are close to, who are able to see their special gifts and depth of caring. INFJs are concerned for people's feelings, and try to be gentle to avoid hurting anyone." "INFJs find it easy to decipher other people’s motives and are rarely affected by manipulation or sales tactics. They tend to know instantly whether someone is being honest. This strength shields their sensitive inner core, protecting the INFJ from disappointment." "People with this personality type often find it quite difficult to trust a new friend or open up, even to people who are closest to them."
Might add on to this if I have more time to actually look through all the personality types lol
Some of that actually matches what has been said about Luke in the game.
Larry: (The Fucking Bitch) huehuehuehuehue
I am a self-proclaimed Nick expert and even before reading through this thread I had it down that Nick was an ISFJ, so yeah, I think you're right, here.
It's funny you chose INFP for Sarah, because I'm an INFP and my current icon is Sarah. Fitting, I guess!
I think all of your assessments here are very accurate. Luke and Kenny sharing the same personality type makes a lot of sense.
Oh, interesting test! I share my personality with Kenny. That's neat. Even though when I've read the type description and I must admit that it doesn't really match Kenny.
I personally see Lee as an ISTJ, at least the way I played him. It partially depends on play style, but Lee never struck me as someone who's very chatty or gung-ho. He says what he thinks is important but otherwise he's pretty, except toward Clem. He's grounded and task oriented. There's only a few moments where Lee allows his emotions to cloud his judgement.
I'm not sure how I would classify Clementine. She's definitely introverted in Season One and I think she stays that way in S2 as well. The others are difficult to decide.
Ben: TARD (The retard) This personality type tends to do retarded things.
This is a rude and unnecessary comment.
Clementine's personality is so strongly shaped by your choices in Season 2. Like, in Season 1 with Lee, it more felt like he kept the same personality throughout but his decisions were different. But with Clementine, it's like she can be two completely different people.
Maybe you could sort Season 1 Clementine, but Season 2 Clementine... her personality is just too reliant on the player.
So you decided to write an unnecessary comment, to tell me that my unnecessary comment, is unnecessary. That seems quite unnecessary to me.
Don't play games with me.
I don't care if you don't like Ben. I don't really like Ben either. But that's not a word you should use. It's cruel and hurtful and makes you look ignorant.
It wasn't supposed to be cruel or offensive and any grown up person would be aware of that fact. I was simply making a stupid joke, stop taking everything so seriously.
No, a grown up person doesn't use hurtful words. A grown up person knows that all words have weight. I have a family member who is mentally disabled, so I have to take things like that seriously. It's a protective instinct. You may think it's just a joke, but it's not.
So that's why your comment was rude and unnecessary. End of discussion.
Ah these. I remember taking one of those online tests and being deemed "INTJ." I don't think we've seen any of those in the game so far, though. From what I'm reading, INTJs would probably make for pretty boring characters.
I'm terribly sorry for keeping this discussion artificially alive, I couldn't help but notice how this discussion reminded me of a few days old discussion.
It involved an inappropriate remark, which made one particular user react to it quite volatile.
And I think you do know what I'm talking about.
I agree with most of your's OP, but Kenny definitely isn't introverted, if anything he's one of the extroverted personality types.
I'm not an expert, but I'd peg him as ESFJ (Extroverted, Sensing, Feeling, Judging), otherwise known as "the provider". "People of this personality type are typically very concerned with the health and welfare of those under their care" (very Kenny-like imo), "and they use their Sensing and Judging characteristics to gather specific, detailed information about others, and turn this information into supportive judgments" (season 1 basically). "They also like to deal with stuff based on how they feel about them, and tend to want to control their environment. Their dominant function also demands structure and organization, and seeks closure." Again, I'm not an expert, but I think it suits Kenny.
Christa I also see as more along the lines of an introverted personality type, although she does have traits of an extroverted personality type too... but I agree she's one of the guardian temperaments. Maybe ISTJ (the inspector)? "Inspectors are careful and thorough in examining people and institutions. Inspectors are people of their word, intent on preserving social and family values. At home and at work, Inspectors reliably examine the people and products that fall under their tutelage—unobtrusively ensuring uniform quality and demanding that certain standards of conduct are maintained. In both their professional and personal lives, individuals of this type are rather quiet and serious. Inspectors are extraordinarily persevering and dependable. The thought of dishonoring a contract would appall a person of this type. When they give their word, they give their honor." Sounds like Christa to me.
I think Kenny and Luke are definitely two sides of the same coin... which is why they clash so often. Never really realized how much they had in common until I looked at all these personality types lol
Nice observations, and I agree with just about all of them. Although I'm not too sure about Luke and Kenny's, it would make sense that they have the same personality type, but I feel they differ a lot on the Sensing vs. iNtuitive and Thinking vs. Feeling spectrums... they may also differ on the Judging vs. Perceiving ones too, but we haven't seen enough of Luke yet to determine that. I think you may be right in saying that Luke is ESTP since it does seem to suit him quite a bit, but I feel like he may also be ENTP. Since "ENTPs are more focused on the future rather than on immediate details. They may start projects and never finish them because they are so focused on the big picture rather than the present needs. ENTPs are logical and objective. When making decisions, they place a greater weight on rational evidence instead of subjective, emotional information. ENTPs tend to reserve judgment. Instead of making a decision or committing to a course of action, they would prefer to wait and see what happens. They are skilled communicators and enjoy interacting with a wide circle of family, friends and acquaintances. In conversations, other people often find them quick-witted. ENTPs will often engage in debates simply because they enjoy having a good battle of the wits. Sometimes, their love of debates lead ENTPs to take on the role of the devil's advocate, which can sometimes lead to conflicts with others who feel like they are being intentionally combative and antagonistic" (pretty fitting considering what happened in episode 3). "Common traits of ENTP are also innovative, very creative; full of ideas, excellent conversationalist, enjoys debating topics with other people, places a great deal of emphasis on knowledge, dislike schedules and routines, good at leading others, does not like to be controlled, and very logical." Sounds like Luke to me.
As for Kenny, I feel he's most likely ESFJ as I explained in my other comment, but I feel like he does fit a lot of traits of the ESTP personality type as well... so you did a really good job analyzing the characters.
And Rebecca is really hard to analyze for her personality type considering how drastically her personality differs between episodes, but I feel like should could be ESTJ too.
I do. What's your point?
Apparently I share a personality type with Carley (ISTP). That's odd, because I can't see any similarities between Carley and myself whatsoever. I find it more likely that I fucked up my test now, actually.
Yeah, Luke and Kenny and Rebecca are very hard to pinpoint their personality types because they are all very complex, which is a great job on Telltale's part. I think Luke is a mix of ESTP and ENTP and Kenny is a mix of ESTP and ESFJ... and Rebecca needs more time to shine lol, it's hard because she's also pregnant and is going through a wide range of emotions that aren't exactly her normal personality traits (she's very outspoken and strong-willed and protective, but she's not as huge as a bitch as everyone thought originally in episode 1 and she isn't a villain)
And I agree from your other comment that Christa could actually be ISTJ. It seems to suit her quite well: "A promise means everything to an ISTJ. They would rather work overtime and lose sleep than fail to deliver the result that someone else is expecting. ISTJ personalities also tend to be extremely loyal, putting their duties above everything else." (She promised Lee to take care of Clem, and even after Omid dies, she does so and risks her life protecting her)
Well, I don't think there's any way you can play Clementine where she's any sort of extrovert though, anyway. Even the more upfront, sassy Clementines.
Last few letters might differ, but I think Clementine is always an 'I'-something.
Again, why did I laugh at this?
Riling up over a sensitive topic, just because some jerk (no offense, The Walking Mustache) made an inappropriate joke. I agree that he might have made an offensive remark, but don't you think you're overreacting a little bit?
And, that's about it.
I'm... not riled up, though? When you see stuff like this on the day to day basis, you'd be a nervous wreck 24/7 to let it rile you up every time. That doesn't mean I have to tolerate it, though.
It might have been cleaner for me to just say in the beginning "retard is an offensive word, please don't use it"--it certainly would have been more polite, so yeah, I'll confess I should've done it that way. But I don't regret calling someone out for using a hateful word that makes me uncomfortable in an environment that's supposed to be open and safe.
This isn't the first time I've done that on this forum. If it looks like I'm overreacting, then so be it. I just want people around here to understand the weight of their language, because considering recent events, if anything we should start being more considerate about what we say and how we say it, rather than try to berate those who find certain things hurtful.
I'm INFP.
Not that anyone asked.
Very well. It's not my place to judge your intentions. People do need to take their words into consideration, but I'm not sure that your efforts would have much fruition.
Then I just wasted a few extra minutes typing something to a stranger on a forum. It's not a huge effort so it's not really a loss on my part, and if it has the possibility of MAYBE changing someone's mind, then it's worth it.
Clem's personality can change depending on your choices, of course, but I like to think my Clem was an INFP in Season 1 and still is in Season 2.
Yeah, a very good job on Telltale's part since people are complex in real life, and as a result it is hard to tell people's Myers-Briggs type, and even then people can score differently depending on their mood or the moment. And you're totally right about Rebecca needing more time to shine, she is a very tough lady, but she does have a soft side, which is how I would assume she normally acts if she wasn't pregnant and going through crazy emotions.
And thank you, that was the main reason why I thought Christa could be ISTJ too.
Me Too
i agree. regardless of the choices you make in season 2 she always tends to have a reserved attitude
I'm INTP. Who in the game would be INTP?
Maybe Doug? "INTP personalities are great at noticing patterns and seeing the big picture. They also possess an impressive ability to jump from one idea to another, linking them in ways that usually bewilder most other personality types." "An INTP’s mind is always working, always producing ideas regardless of whether those ideas are likely to see the light of day. Not surprisingly, INTPs have no difficulties coming up with innovative, original solutions." He's probably the most logical of all the characters (besides Lee and Clem, but they depend on your choices) and I can't really think of anyone else who could fit lol
I have absolutely no idea what this means but whatever it is, you're probably right.
I've been deemed INTJ the majority of the times I've taken the test too, and I agree I don't think we've seen any of them in the game so far, but I'm thinking Jane might be INTJ based on what we've seen of her so far. As for INTJs being boring characters... it honestly depends on how they're written, but they probably are the hardest to write of the personality types though.
I think Luke is a ENFJ like Lee. He does have leadership qualities and he is very altruistic.
I think we can all agree that we're pretty introverted in these forums! xD I'm season 1 clem woooo.