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   * [[nature#​Analyst|Analyst]] —    * [[nature#​Analyst|Analyst]] — 
   * [[nature#​Architect|Architect]] — You build something of lasting value. ​  You are unhappy unless you are creating something of lasting value. ​  You build a better future. ​ You want to leave a lasting legacy. ​  ​Creation is your passion.   * [[nature#​Architect|Architect]] — You build something of lasting value. ​  You are unhappy unless you are creating something of lasting value. ​  You build a better future. ​ You want to leave a lasting legacy. ​  ​Creation is your passion.
-  * [[nature#​Autocrat|Autocrat]] — You need control. ​  You were made to lead.   You desire control. ​ Control-freak. +  * [[nature#​Autocrat|Autocrat]] — You need control. ​  You were made to lead.   You desire control. ​ Control-freak.  
-  * Autist —  ​ +  * [[nature#Avenger|Avenger]] —   
-  * [[nature#​|Avenger]] —   +  * [[nature#Avant-Garde|Avant-Garde]] - A fascination with the trendy and new.  
-  * [[nature#​|Avant-Garde]] - A fascination with the trendy and new. +  * [[nature#Benefactor|Benefactor]] —  
-  * Barbarian —  ​ +  * [[nature#Bon Vivant|Bon Vivant]] — Life is for pleasure. ​  Life is meaningless,​ so enjoy it as long as it lasts. ​  ​Pleasure and joy are your hallmark ​  Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die. 
-  * [[nature#​|Benefactor]] —  +  * [[nature#Bravo|Bravo]] — Might makes right. ​ You are something of a bully; you like to be feared. ​ Strength is all that matters. ​ Rule stems from strength. ​  ​Cruelty and bullying are your good points. 
-  * [[nature#​|Bon Vivant]] — Life is for pleasure. ​  Life is meaningless,​ so enjoy it as long as it lasts. ​  ​Pleasure and joy are your hallmark ​  Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die. +  * [[nature#Bureaucrat|Bureaucrat]] —  
-  * [[nature#​|Bravo]] — Might makes right. ​ You are something of a bully; you like to be feared. ​ Strength is all that matters. ​ Rule stems from strength. ​  ​Cruelty and bullying are your good points. +  * [[nature#Capitalist|Capitalist]] — Why give it away for free when you can sell it? 
-  * [[nature#​|Bureaucrat]] —  +  * [[nature#Caregiver|Caregiver]] — Everyone needs nurturing. ​ Many need your love and protection, and you need them to need you.  You are a wellspring of compassion. ​ Actively caring or helping others. 
-  * [[nature#​|Capitalist]] — Why give it away for free when you can sell it? +  * [[nature#Caretaker|Caretaker]] —  You are your brother’s keeper.
-  * [[nature#​|Caregiver]] — Everyone needs nurturing. ​ Many need your love and protection, and you need them to need you.  You are a wellspring of compassion. ​ Actively caring or helping others. +
-  * [[nature#​|Caretaker]] —  You are your brother’s keeper.+
   * Cavalier —  The fearless hero.   * Cavalier —  The fearless hero.
-  * [[nature#​|Celebrant]] — Your cause brings you joy.  Pursue excitement in all things. ​ You exist for your passion. ​ Some cause gives you passion. +  * [[nature#Celebrant|Celebrant]] — Your cause brings you joy.  Pursue excitement in all things. ​ You exist for your passion. ​ Some cause gives you passion. 
-  * [[nature#​|Chameleon]] — You manage to blend into any situation. +  * [[nature#Chameleon|Chameleon]] — You manage to blend into any situation. 
-  * [[nature#​|Charmer]] —  +  * [[nature#Charmer|Charmer]] —  
-  * [[nature#​|Child]] — Won’t somebody be there for you?  You never really grew up, and want someone to take care of you.   You never grew up.  Working through immaturity and innocence. +  * [[nature#Child|Child]] — Won’t somebody be there for you?  You never really grew up, and want someone to take care of you.   You never grew up.  Working through immaturity and innocence. 
-  * [[nature#​|Competitor]] — You must be the best.   ​Always struggling for the top.   You must win everything to be happy.+  * [[nature#Competitor|Competitor]] — You must be the best.   ​Always struggling for the top.   You must win everything to be happy.
   * Confidant —  A good listener and keeper of secrets.   * Confidant —  A good listener and keeper of secrets.
-  * [[nature#​|Conformist]] — You follow and assist. ​  A follower at heart, you find it easy to adapt, adjust and comply. ​ You are the heart of a group. ​ You would rather follow a powerful figure than lead. +  * [[nature#Conformist|Conformist]] — You follow and assist. ​  A follower at heart, you find it easy to adapt, adjust and comply. ​ You are the heart of a group. ​ You would rather follow a powerful figure than lead. 
-  * [[nature#​|Conniver]] — Others exist for your benefit. ​ There'​s always an easier way - which usually involves someone else doing your work.  Why work when you can get others to work for you?   You want something for nothing. +  * [[nature#Conniver|Conniver]] — Others exist for your benefit. ​ There'​s always an easier way - which usually involves someone else doing your work.  Why work when you can get others to work for you?   You want something for nothing. 
-  * Contrary — +  * [[nature#Creep Show|Creep Show]] — Disgusting the straights makes you smile.
-  * [[nature#​|Creep Show]] — Disgusting the straights makes you smile.+
   * Critic —  You find imperfections in everything.   * Critic —  You find imperfections in everything.
-  * [[nature#​|Crusader]] —  +  * [[nature#Crusader|Crusader]] —  
-  * [[nature#​|Curmudgeon]] — Everything has its flaws. ​ You are a real sourpuss and cynic of the Nth degree. ​  ​Nothing is worthwhile. ​  ​Nothing'​s ever good enough, so you point that out often. ​  ​Cynicism is the main means of operation. +  * [[nature#Curmudgeon|Curmudgeon]] — Everything has its flaws. ​ You are a real sourpuss and cynic of the Nth degree. ​  ​Nothing is worthwhile. ​  ​Nothing'​s ever good enough, so you point that out often. ​  ​Cynicism is the main means of operation. 
-  * [[nature#​|Dabbler]] — It’s always about the next big thing. +  * [[nature#Dabbler|Dabbler]] — It’s always about the next big thing. 
-  * DefenderYou stand guard over that for which you care. +  * Defender ​--   You stand guard over that for which you care. 
-  * [[nature#​|Deviant]] — The status quo is for sheep. ​ You're just not like everyone else.  You exist for no one's pleasure but your own.   You defy conventions and "​normalcy"​. ​ The status quo is for suckers. +  * [[nature#Deviant|Deviant]] — The status quo is for sheep. ​ You're just not like everyone else.  You exist for no one's pleasure but your own.   You defy conventions and "​normalcy"​. ​ The status quo is for suckers. 
-  * [[nature#​|Devil'​s Advocate]] —   +  * [[nature#Devil'​s Advocate|Devil'​s Advocate]] —   
-  * [[nature#​|Director]] — You oversee what must be done.   You hate chaos and are forever taking charge to set things right. ​ You take charge and bring order. ​ Order is the name of the game. +  * [[nature#Director|Director]] — You oversee what must be done.   You hate chaos and are forever taking charge to set things right. ​ You take charge and bring order. ​ Order is the name of the game. 
-  * [[nature#​|Enigma]] — Just when people think they’ve figured you out, you change the game. +  * [[nature#Enigma|Enigma]] — Just when people think they’ve figured you out, you change the game. 
-  * [[nature#​|Entertainer]] +  * [[nature#Entertainer|Entertainer]] 
-  * [[nature#​|Eye of the Storm]] — Chaos and havoc follow you, but it never gets to you. +  * [[nature#Eye of the Storm|Eye of the Storm]] — Chaos and havoc follow you, but it never gets to you. 
-  * [[nature#​|Expert]] —  +  * [[nature#Expert|Expert]] —  
-  * [[nature#​|Explorer]] ​—  +  * [[nature#Explorer|Explorer]] —  
-  * Fatalist ​— +  * [[nature#Fanatic|Fanatic]] — The cause is all that matters. ​ You have a cause and it gives your life meaning. ​  A cause consumes you.  One cause, full support for it. 
-  * [[nature#​|Fanatic]] — The cause is all that matters. ​ You have a cause and it gives your life meaning. ​  A cause consumes you.  One cause, full support for it. +  * [[nature#Follower|Follower]] —  
-  * [[nature#​|Follower]] —  +  * [[nature#Gallant|Gallant]] — You’re not the showstopper:​ you’re the show!  Whatever you do, do it with style. ​  You are as flamboyant as you are amoral. ​  The lights shine brightest for you, the center of attention. ​  A rogue to themselves, a jerk to most. 
-  * [[nature#​|Gallant]] — You’re not the showstopper:​ you’re the show!  Whatever you do, do it with style. ​  You are as flamboyant as you are amoral. ​  The lights shine brightest for you, the center of attention. ​  A rogue to themselves, a jerk to most. +  * [[nature#Guru|Guru]] — People find you spiritually compelling. 
-  * [[nature#​|Guru]] — People find you spiritually compelling. +  * [[nature#Hacker|Hacker]] — 
-  * [[nature#​|Hacker]] — +
   * Honest-Abe - The simple things in life are best.   * Honest-Abe - The simple things in life are best.
-  * [[nature#​|Hot-Shot]] —  +  * [[nature#Hot-Shot|Hot-Shot]] —  
-  * [[nature#​|Idealist]] — You believe in something greater. +  * [[nature#Idealist|Idealist]] — You believe in something greater. 
-  * [[nature#​|Innovator]] —  +  * [[nature#Innovator|Innovator]] —  
-  * [[nature#​|Investigator]] —  +  * [[nature#Investigator|Investigator]] —  
-  * [[nature#​|Jester]] —  The real fools are those who don’t see the flaws you point out in them.   ​Always the clown, you can't take life seriously. ​  In the school of life, you are the class clown.+  * [[nature#Jester|Jester]] —  The real fools are those who don’t see the flaws you point out in them.   ​Always the clown, you can't take life seriously. ​  In the school of life, you are the class clown.
   * Jobsworth —  The routine is the only comfortable way to exist.   * Jobsworth —  The routine is the only comfortable way to exist.
-  * [[nature#​|Judge]] — Your judgment will improve things. ​  ​Someone must decide, must make the hard choices. ​ You seek justice and reconciliation. ​  The truth is out there. ​ Balance, truth and justice are your quest. ​  ​Brutal honesty results in improvements. +  * [[nature#Judge|Judge]] — Your judgment will improve things. ​  ​Someone must decide, must make the hard choices. ​ You seek justice and reconciliation. ​  The truth is out there. ​ Balance, truth and justice are your quest. ​  ​Brutal honesty results in improvements. 
-  * [[nature#​|Leader]] —  +  * [[nature#Leader|Leader]] —  
-  * [[nature#​|Loner]] — You make your own way.   You are forever alone, even in a crowd. ​  ​Company makes for uncomfortable situations. +  * [[nature#Loner|Loner]] — You make your own way.   You are forever alone, even in a crowd. ​  ​Company makes for uncomfortable situations. 
-  * [[nature#​|Machine]] —  +  * [[nature#Machine|Machine]] —  
-  * [[nature#​|Mad Scientist]] —  +  * [[nature#Mad Scientist|Mad Scientist]] —  
-  * [[nature#​|Manager]] — +  * [[nature#Manager|Manager]] — 
   * Manipulator —  It's fun to tweak the actions of others.   * Manipulator —  It's fun to tweak the actions of others.
-  * [[nature#​|Martyr]] — You suffer for the greater good.  You need to be needed, and enjoy being morally superior. ​  ​Through your sacrifice, others survive. ​  The sacrifice of one is beneficial to others.+  * [[nature#Martyr|Martyr]] — You suffer for the greater good.  You need to be needed, and enjoy being morally superior. ​  ​Through your sacrifice, others survive. ​  The sacrifice of one is beneficial to others.
   * Mediator —  Balance is the best way.   * Mediator —  Balance is the best way.
-  * [[nature#​|Masochist]] — Pain reminds you that you still exist. ​  You test your limits every night. ​  Only pain can teach you your limits. ​ It ain't good until it hurts. +  * [[nature#Masochist|Masochist]] — Pain reminds you that you still exist. ​  You test your limits every night. ​  Only pain can teach you your limits. ​ It ain't good until it hurts. 
-  * [[nature#​|Misfit]] —  +  * [[nature#Misfit|Misfit]] —  
-  * [[nature#​|Monster]] — You’re Damned, so act like it!  knows she is a creature of darkness and acts like it.+  * [[nature#Monster|Monster]] — You’re Damned, so act like it!  knows she is a creature of darkness and acts like it.
   * Optimist —  Life is good. Live it.   * Optimist —  Life is good. Live it.
-  * [[nature#​|Paragon]] —  +  * [[nature#Paragon|Paragon]] —  
-  * [[nature#​|Pedagogue]] — You save others through knowledge. ​  The world needs instruction. ​  ​Knowledge is the fruit of wisdom, passed on to the worthy. ​  ​Learning is what life is all about. +  * [[nature#Pedagogue|Pedagogue]] — You save others through knowledge. ​  The world needs instruction. ​  ​Knowledge is the fruit of wisdom, passed on to the worthy. ​  ​Learning is what life is all about. 
-  * [[nature#​|Penitent]] — Life is a curse, and you must atone for it.   You are a sinner. Can you make up for it?   Until you atone for your sins, you are unworthy of salvation. ​  There is no right to exist. It must be earned. +  * [[nature#Penitent|Penitent]] — Life is a curse, and you must atone for it.   You are a sinner. Can you make up for it?   Until you atone for your sins, you are unworthy of salvation. ​  There is no right to exist. It must be earned. 
-  * [[nature#​|Perfectionist]] — You strive for an unattainable goal.  Nothing is good enough. ​  Your accomplishments are never enough. ​ Mistakes cannot be made.+  * [[nature#Perfectionist|Perfectionist]] — You strive for an unattainable goal.  Nothing is good enough. ​  Your accomplishments are never enough. ​ Mistakes cannot be made.
   * Player — The game's the thing, not winning or losing.   * Player — The game's the thing, not winning or losing.
   * Plotter —  Nothing can be done right without a plan.   * Plotter —  Nothing can be done right without a plan.
   * Poltroon —  Someone cannot shoot at a target they do not have.   * Poltroon —  Someone cannot shoot at a target they do not have.
   * Praise-Seeker —  The opinions of others drive existence.   * Praise-Seeker —  The opinions of others drive existence.
-  * [[nature#​|Quester]] —  +  * [[nature#Quester|Quester]] —  
-  * [[nature#​|Rebel]] — You follow no one’s rules. ​  The order of the world is corrupt. Are you?  No need for a cause; you rebel out of habit and passion. ​ Rules? What rules? ​ The establishment is a joke. +  * [[nature#Rebel|Rebel]] — You follow no one’s rules. ​  The order of the world is corrupt. Are you?  No need for a cause; you rebel out of habit and passion. ​ Rules? What rules? ​ The establishment is a joke. 
-  * [[nature#​|Rogue]] — It’s all about you.   Those who can, win. Those who can't, lose. You can.   You plan to be on top, by whatever means necessary. ​ Only one thing matters to the Rogue: herself. To each his own. +  * [[nature#Rogue|Rogue]] — It’s all about you.   Those who can, win. Those who can't, lose. You can.   You plan to be on top, by whatever means necessary. ​ Only one thing matters to the Rogue: herself. To each his own. 
-  * [[nature#​|Sadist]] — You live to cause pain. +  * [[nature#Sadist|Sadist]] — You live to cause pain. 
-  * [[nature#​|Scientist]] — Everything is a puzzle to solve. +  * [[nature#Scientist|Scientist]] — Everything is a puzzle to solve. 
-  * [[nature#​|Skeptic]] —  +  * [[nature#Skeptic|Skeptic]] —  
-  * [[nature#​|Sneak]] —  +  * [[nature#Sneak|Sneak]] —  
-  * [[nature#​|Sociopath]] — The inferior must be destroyed. +  * [[nature#Sociopath|Sociopath]] — The inferior must be destroyed. 
-  * [[nature#​|Soldier]] — You follow orders, but in your own way. +  * [[nature#Soldier|Soldier]] — You follow orders, but in your own way. 
-  * [[nature#​|Survivor]] — Nothing can keep you down.  When the horn sounds on Judgment Day, you will be there. ​ You struggle to survive, no matter what the odds.  Perseverance is the only way to get ahead in life.+  * [[nature#Survivor|Survivor]] — Nothing can keep you down.  When the horn sounds on Judgment Day, you will be there. ​ You struggle to survive, no matter what the odds.  Perseverance is the only way to get ahead in life.
   * Sycophant —  Let others do the hard work and live on praise for it.   * Sycophant —  Let others do the hard work and live on praise for it.
-  * [[nature#​|Tempter]] —  +  * [[nature#Tempter|Tempter]] —  
-  * [[nature#​|Thrill-Seeker]] — The rush is all that matters. ​  ​Existence is best lived on the edge.  Take a chance on everything. +  * [[nature#Thrill-Seeker|Thrill-Seeker]] — The rush is all that matters. ​  ​Existence is best lived on the edge.  Take a chance on everything. 
-  * [[nature#​|Traditionalist]] — As it has always been, so it must be.  You prefer the orthodox and conservative ways.  The old ways are good ways.   The old ways are the best ways. +  * [[nature#Traditionalist|Traditionalist]] — As it has always been, so it must be.  You prefer the orthodox and conservative ways.  The old ways are good ways.   The old ways are the best ways. 
-  * [[nature#​|Trickster]] — Laughter dims the pain.   ​Laughter is the best medicine. ​ finds the absurd in everything. +  * [[nature#Trickster|Trickster]] — Laughter dims the pain.   ​Laughter is the best medicine. ​ finds the absurd in everything. 
-  * [[nature#​|Tycoon]] —  +  * [[nature#Tycoon|Tycoon]] —  
-  * [[nature#​|Vigilante]] —  +  * [[nature#Vigilante|Vigilante]] —  
-  * [[nature#​|Visionary]] — Something exists beyond all this.  Wisdom is your quest, insight your key.   The world is greater than what everyone sees.   There is something more to life and this existence.+  * [[nature#Visionary|Visionary]] — Something exists beyond all this.  Wisdom is your quest, insight your key.   The world is greater than what everyone sees.   There is something more to life and this existence.
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