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I really like adventure time. But it bothers me that their lingo an other characteristics are heavily black influenced, but there aren’t any black people what so ever. Unless you count rap bear (I don’t) who lost to fin in a rap battle…

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Shape Shifter Characteristics

Glowing, shadowy, wild, intelligent, meditative, curious, loves harmony of form and any new thing, playful, inquisitive, occasionally wary of humans, peace loving, wise, artists

Shape Shifters are very good at being smooth solid objects, they enjoy it and it’s a nice experience for them, like a person wearing a brand new shiny jacket. When they’re resting, they like to be a boulder as it doesn’t take a lot of effort. They like to climb on top of each other and show off to each other and they can have competitions for who can shift into the coolest new object. They can take on human form but it’s very difficult for a number of reasons. First, humans have not been around on Earth for long enough or in great enough numbers for shape shifters to have learned the human form, the way they’ve learned to be rocks and trees and birds. Second, human beings move a lot and have a variety of textures to their bodies that are difficult for a shape shifter, such as the individual long strands of hair on their heads and complex facial features, clothing and body language. That’s really a lot for a shape shifter to get right all at once, especially if they’re expected to be walking or running or doing other various activities at the same time. Third, there is the matter of human speech. Shape shifters can mimic the sound of human language fairly well and do okay with vocabulary, but they have a hard time with word usage and with grammar. They are able to pick up speech telepathically and learn words that way, but their minds don’t work the same as a human’s and so they don’t quite grasp many aspects of normal human speech. Also, since people don’t walk around with their mouths open very much, shape shifters don’t get much of a chance to learn about what the inside of a mouth should look like, and when they are trying to speak, their mouths shift to make sound and look nothing like a normal human mouth because they don’t really understand the mechanisms like teeth and tongue that form speech for a human creature. They understand exterior facial expressions and can smile naturally just like a human being and their eyes are mostly normal, if a bit shady or too bright.

This describes Frank, Chuck and Nick to a T. In various categories.

20 Compelling Positive-Negative Trait Pairs

Here are 20 positive and negative trait pairs that can create compelling character dynamics in storytelling:

1. Bravery - Recklessness: A character is courageous in the face of danger but often takes unnecessary risks.

2. Intelligence - Arrogance: A character is exceptionally smart but looks down on others.

3. Compassion - Naivety: A character is deeply caring but easily deceived due to their trusting nature.

4. Determination - Stubbornness: A character is persistent in their goals but unwilling to adapt or compromise.

5. Charisma - Manipulativeness: A character is charming and persuasive but often uses these traits to exploit others.

6. Resourcefulness - Opportunism: A character is adept at finding solutions but is also quick to exploit situations for personal gain.

7. Loyalty - Blind Obedience: A character is fiercely loyal but follows orders without question, even when they're wrong.

8. Optimism - Denial: A character remains hopeful in difficult times but often ignores harsh realities.

9. Humor - Inappropriateness: A character lightens the mood with jokes but often crosses the line with their humor.

10. Generosity - Lack of Boundaries: A character is giving and selfless but often neglects their own needs and well-being.

11. Patience - Passivity: A character is calm and tolerant but sometimes fails to take action when needed.

12. Wisdom - Cynicism: A character has deep understanding and insight but is often pessimistic about the world.

13. Confidence - Overconfidence: A character believes in their abilities but sometimes underestimates challenges.

14. Honesty - Bluntness: A character is truthful and straightforward but often insensitive in their delivery.

15. Self-discipline - Rigidity: A character maintains strong control over their actions but is inflexible and resistant to change.

16. Adventurousness - Impulsiveness: A character loves exploring and trying new things but often acts without thinking.

17. Empathy - Overwhelm: A character deeply understands and feels others' emotions but can become overwhelmed by them.

18. Ambition - Ruthlessness: A character is driven to achieve great things but willing to do anything, even unethical, to succeed.

19. Resilience - Emotional Detachment: A character can endure hardships without breaking but often seems emotionally distant.

20. Strategic - Calculative: A character excels at planning and foresight but can be cold and overly pragmatic in their decisions.

These pairs create complex, multi-dimensional characters that can drive rich, dynamic storytelling.

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