A complete and up-to-date searchable list of all CK3 trait IDs
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.
Name | Category | ID |
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Things often work out in favor of the Adequate Bargainer, but whether this is due to their skill in diplomacy or luck is up for debate. | Education | education_diplomacy_2 |
Court Type | administrative_court_1 | |
To organize, administrate, and raise efficiency - the Administrator will get it done. | Lifestyle | administrator |
This character has violated the sanctity of marriage by copulating with another. | Infamy | adulterer |
This character has led a life of bravery and action as an adventurer. | Event | adventurer |
Nothing will sate the Aggressive Attacker but the blood of their enemies. | Commander | aggressive_attacker |
With their white hair and red eyes, this character strikes fear in many. | Congenital | albino |
The Amateurish Plotter has had some education in the art of intrigue, but any knowledge in the art has eluded them. | Education | education_intrigue_1 |
Congenital | physique_good_3 | |
Personality | ambitious | |
Personality | arbitrary | |
The works of an experienced builder will stand for centuries. | Lifestyle | architect |
Personality | arrogant | |
Leveled | blademaster_1 | |
The Astute Intellectual possesses a deep understanding of theology, philosophy, and all subjects of deeper learning. | Education | education_learning_3 |
Regular exercise helps this character keep a level head and burn off stress. | Coping Mechanism | athletic |
The August is honored as a true ruler, worthy of the empires of old! | Lifestyle | august |
This character is the current ruler of the restored Roman Empire and commands the respect an office of such magnitude is due. | Decision | augustus |
Gold, gold, gold! Can there be any higher calling, and goal more noble, than the pursuit of wealth? | Lifestyle | avaricious |
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. | Dynasty | bastard |
A former bastard who has founded their own Dynasty. | Dynasty | bastard_founder |
Congenital | beauty_good_3 | |
Once this character's blood starts to boil it will only be sated by the death of their enemies. | Event | berserker |
Leveled | lifestyle_blademaster | |
Leveled | blademaster_2 | |
Any kind of wound might prove fatal to this character since their sanguine humors are in a hurry to escape their body. | Congenital | bleeder |
Health | blind | |
Other | blood_of_prophet | |
This character was born to prominent parents, a rich life and high expectations. | Dynasty | born_in_the_purple |
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. | Childhood | bossy |
Personality | brave | |
The battlefield is the domain of the Brilliant Strategist, and no martial matter is beyond their knowledge. | Education | education_martial_4 |
Health | wounded_3 | |
Disease | bubonic_plague | |
The Bumbling Squire is only technically a knight, remembering little from their formal training. | Education | education_martial_prowess_1 |
Personality | callous | |
Personality | calm | |
Disease | cancer | |
This character thinks that other people make the best of meals. | Infamy | cannibal |
The Cautious Leader is careful not to take any unnecessary risk in battles, but does so at the cost of potential gain. | Commander | cautious_leader |
This character has sworn themselves to celibacy. | Lifestyle | celibate |
This character has united the center of the world, and is the rightful ruler of its entirety. | Decision | chakravarti |
A master of persuasive rhetoric and the nuances of diplomacy; the Charismatic Negotiator is an excellent diplomat. | Education | education_diplomacy_3 |
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. | Childhood | charming |
Personality | chaste | |
This character was born of a concubine. This character was fathered by a concubine. | Dynasty | child_of_concubine_female |
Dynasty | child_of_concubine_male | |
This character is cursed with twisted feet and an unsightly walk. | Congenital | clubfooted |
Congenital | beauty_good_1 | |
This character often tries to fill the emptiness they feel by indulging in comforting foods. | Coping Mechanism | comfort_eater |
Personality | compassionate | |
The Confident Knight is familiar with the ways of their culture's traditional combat, even fighting a few actions against recalcitrant peasants as a teenager. | Education | education_martial_prowess_2 |
In sharing their problems with a close confidant, this character has become able to manage life far better than they could before. | Coping Mechanism | confider |
Despite an education focused on learning the Conscientious Scribe shows little aptitude for the subject — at least they can read... | Education | education_learning_1 |
Descendant | consecrated_blood | |
Disease | consumption | |
Personality | content | |
This character suffers from a guilty conscience, often feeling compelled to confess things better left unmentioned. | Coping Mechanism | contrite |
Personality | craven | |
Event | faith_warrior | |
There is rarely a silent moment with this child. Constantly asking questions, they are curious about everything and everyone. | Childhood | curious |
Personality | cynical | |
Personality | deceitful | |
Congenital | physique_bad_1 | |
This character has been denounced by the Dynasty Head and can now be imprisoned by any other Dynasty member. | Dynasty | denounced |
The punishing sun and beating heat of the desert is no foe to the Desert Warrior. | Commander | desert_warrior |
This character has an... eclectic and unconventional taste. | Infamy | deviant |
Personality | diligent | |
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. | Lifestyle | diplomat |
Court Type | diplomatic_court_1 | |
This character is hideously disfigured. | Physical | disfigured |
This character has been disinherited by the Dynasty Head and cannot inherit any title from any Dynasty member. | Dynasty | disinherited |
Where most people see a relationship this person sees an opportunity. | Event | disloyal |
Credible Rumors surround this character's heritage. Many say that their father is someone else. | Dynasty | disputed_heritage |
Descendant | divine_blood | |
This character has taken to the bottle, and is constantly looking for its bottom. | Coping Mechanism | drunkard |
It has been a long time since this character's mind had any exercise. | Physical | dull |
This character is afflicted by a genetic disorder that stunts their growth. | Congenital | dwarf |
This character has committed the sin of murdering a dynasty member. | Infamy | kinslayer_1 |
Leveled | lifestyle_reveler | |
Leveled | reveler_1 | |
The Elusive Shadow has excelled as a master of intrigue, and the shroud of secrecy around them is second to none. | Education | education_intrigue_4 |
This character has been intentionally castrated. | Physical | eunuch |
This character has been excluded from participating in religious services. | Infamy | excommunicated |
This character has slain a member of their extended family. | Infamy | kinslayer_2 |
The Famous Champion is known, respected, and perhaps even feared throughout the realm as a paragon of their culture's warrior practices. | Education | education_martial_prowess_4 |
Leveled | reveler_2 | |
This character is fruitful and fertile. | Congenital | fecund |
Congenital | physique_bad_3 | |
Personality | fickle | |
The catharsis of self-flagellation is the only thing which makes this character feel better. | Coping Mechanism | flagellant |
The Flamboyant Trickster has received an education in the art of intrigue, but still has a lot left to learn before mistakes and blunders become exceptions rather than the norm. | Education | education_intrigue_2 |
The Flexible leader knows how to reduce the Advantage defending armies get from fortifications, terrain, rivers and strait crossings. | Commander | flexible_leader |
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. | Commander | forder |
Where some see forests as obstacles, the Forest Fighter sees opportunity. | Commander | forest_fighter |
Personality | forgiving | |
The Formidable Banneret led troops and fought bandits even before their majority, battle-hardened into a determined combatant. | Education | education_martial_prowess_3 |
This character has copulated outside of wedlock. | Infamy | fornicator |
The Fortune Builder possesses a keen sense for all matters relating to stewardship and is an administrative force to be reckoned with. | Education | education_stewardship_3 |
Congenital | physique_bad_2 | |
True nobility comes not only from one's blood, but from actions tempered by a spirit like gleaming steel. | Lifestyle | gallant |
This character knows everything there is to know about gardens, plants, and how to tend them. | Lifestyle | lifestyle_gardener |
Personality | generous | |
Congenital | intellect_good_3 | |
Others have to crane their necks, and rein in awe, as this character walks by. | Congenital | giant |
Personality | gluttonous | |
Disease | gout_ridden | |
Disease | great_pox | |
This character has been proclaimed the ruler of the universe itself, by right of conquest. | Decision | greatest_of_khans |
Personality | greedy | |
Personality | gregarious | |
As familiar with the nuances of diplomacy as the back of their hand, the Grey Eminence is a master of the art. | Education | education_diplomacy_4 |
Congenital | physique_good_1 | |
beauty_good_2 | Congenital | beauty_good_2 |
This character is dependent on the consumption of hashish to deal with the stress of everyday life. | Coping Mechanism | hashishiyah |
Leveled | tourney_participant | |
This character is well versed in herbs, botany, and medical practices related to plants. | Lifestyle | lifestyle_herbalist |
This character is the local leader of a heretical sect. | Event | heresiarch |
Congenital | beauty_bad_3 | |
A great warrior King who has carved their own kingdom out of the lands of the infidels. | Event | crusader_king |
Burning with religious fervor, the Holy Warrior will not rest until all Heathens are defeated. | Commander | holy_warrior |
Congenital | beauty_bad_1 | |
Personality | honest | |
Personality | humble | |
This character is weighted down by the curse of a humpback. | Congenital | hunchbacked |
Leveled | lifestyle_hunter | |
Leveled | hunter_2 | |
Disease | ill | |
Congenital | intellect_bad_3 | |
Personality | impatient | |
Health | impotent | |
This character habitually gives far more money away to charities than they can reasonably afford. | Coping Mechanism | improvident |
Stress has ruined this character's appetite, causing them to skip meals and waste away... | Coping Mechanism | inappetetic |
Health | inbred | |
Health | incapable | |
This character is known for having sexual relations with relatives. | Infamy | incestuous |
The Indulgent Wastrel received an education in stewardship to study the flow of money, but unfortunately the flow seems to go only one way... | Education | education_stewardship_1 |
Health | infirm | |
The Insightful Thinker is adept at most matters theological, but sadly both actual skill and dedication seem to be lacking. | Education | education_learning_2 |
Congenital | intellect_good_2 | |
The Intricate Webweaver is a master of intrigue, manipulation, and secrecy. | Education | education_intrigue_3 |
Court Type | intrigue_court_1 | |
Stress has made this character prone to frequent outbursts and tantrums. | Coping Mechanism | irritable |
This character has taken to writing down the thoughts which plague them to make them easier to manage. | Coping Mechanism | journaller |
The lush forest of any jungle is an ally to the Jungle Stalker. | Commander | jungle_stalker |
Personality | just | |
This character is known for having slain close kin. | Infamy | kinslayer_3 |
Personality | lazy | |
Leveled | blademaster_3 | |
Leveled | reveler_3 | |
This character was born a bastard, but has since been legitimized. | Dynasty | legitimized_bastard |
Disease | leper | |
This character has trouble pronouncing certain sounds. | Congenital | lisping |
If there is one thing the Logistician knows, it is how to make supplies last - and last well. | Commander | logistician |
Disease | lovers_pox | |
Disease | early_great_pox | |
This person takes their relations more seriously than most. | Event | loyal |
Plagued by hallucinations, delusions and disorganized thoughts, this character struggles to distinguish between what is real and what is not. | Congenital | lunatic_1 / lunatic_genetic |
Plagued by hallucinations, delusions and disorganized thoughts, this character struggles to distinguish between what is real and what is not. | Congenital | lunatic_genetic |
Plagued by hallucinations, delusions and disorganized thoughts, this character struggles to distinguish between what is real and what is not. | Congenital | lunatic_1 |
Personality | lustful | |
Health | maimed | |
Leveled | hunter_3 | |
The Mastermind Philosopher possess an uncanny insight into all subjects of higher learning. | Education | education_learning_4 |
The Mayor Trainee has been trained in the art of city management. | Education | education_republican_knowledge_2 |
This character has a hard time seeing the good in life. | Congenital | depressed_1 / depressed_genetic |
This character has a hard time seeing the good in life. | Congenital | depressed_genetic |
This character has a hard time seeing the good in life. | Congenital | depressed_1 |
The Midas Touched is followed by success after success in the art of stewardship, displaying an indisputable mastery of the art. | Education | education_stewardship_4 |
With extensive knowledge of siege engines and defensive capabilities, the Military Engineer will not be kept at bay. | Commander | military_engineer |
Leveled | mystic_3 | |
The Misguided Warrior has received an education in the art of war, but is more likely to hurt themselves than their enemies. | Education | education_martial_1 |
This character has dedicated their life to the service of a higher power. | Event | devoted |
This character has illegally brought about someone's demise. | Infamy | murderer |
Leveled | mystic_2 | |
The Naive Appeaser has been somewhat educated in the art of diplomacy but is nevertheless more often an embarrassment to themselves and those around them than not. | Education | education_diplomacy_1 |
Leveled | hunter_1 | |
Leveled | lifestyle_physician | |
Leveled | physician_1 | |
This character only has one eye. | Physical | one_eyed |
This character only has one leg. | Physical | one_legged |
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. | Commander | open_terrain_expert |
This character serves in a militarized Holy Order. | Event | order_member |
In capable hands, a well organized army can swiftly outmaneuver the enemy in any situation. | Commander | organizer |
The guidance, firmness of hand, and authority ensure problems are solved properly. | Lifestyle | overseer |
Descendant | paragon | |
Personality | paranoid | |
Personality | patient | |
A person who is truly dedicated to their family, and the prosperity of their House. | Lifestyle | family_first |
This character is a jumped up peasant who revolted against their betters. | Event | peasant_leader |
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. | Childhood | pensive |
Leveled | physician_2 | |
Leveled | pilgrim | |
Disease | pneumonic | |
This character enjoys spending their evenings giving rhyme and verse to their thoughts, feelings and experiences. | Event | poet |
The sudden changes in emotion, awareness and ability that this character experiences can only be explained by spirits inhabiting their body. | Congenital | possessed_1 / possessed_genetic |
The sudden changes in emotion, awareness and ability that this character experiences can only be explained by spirits inhabiting their body. | Congenital | possessed_genetic |
The sudden changes in emotion, awareness and ability that this character experiences can only be explained by spirits inhabiting their body. | Congenital | possessed_1 |
This character is with child. | Event | pregnant |
Compulsive spending causes this character to frequently waste money on unnecessary purchases. | Coping Mechanism | profligate |