Create a Shifter

Mental

• Curious – Eager to explore and learn

• Analytical – Thinks logically, solves problems well

• Focused – Can maintain attention and follow through

• Witty – Quick-thinking and sharp-humored

• Inventive – Good at coming up with original ideas

Social

• Charming – Likeable and persuasive

• Diplomatic – Can navigate tense conversations gracefully

• Loyal – Faithful to friends or causes

• Flirtatious – Charismatic and socially bold

• Empathetic – Emotionally in tune with others

Emotional

• Calm – Stays steady under pressure

• Optimistic – Maintains a positive outlook

• Forgiving – Doesn’t hold grudges

• Resilient – Recovers quickly from setbacks

• Compassionate – Kind and caring toward others

Motivational

• Ambitious – Wants to improve and achieve

• Driven – Goal-focused and hardworking

• Independent – Self-sufficient and confident

• Responsible – Dependable and accountable

• Adaptable – Handles change with ease

Moral/Ethical

• Honest – Tells the truth, values integrity

• Generous – Willing to give and share

• Altruistic – Puts others’ needs first

• Punctual – Values time, reliable

• Resourceful – Makes the best of any situation

Mental

• • Skeptical – Distrusts others, slow to believe

  • Absent-Minded – Frequently forgets things

  • Paranoid – Sees threats everywhere

  • Obsessive – Over-focuses on minor details

  • Rigid – Struggles with change or flexibility

Social

• • Blunt – Speaks too directly, may offend

  • Abrasive – Tends to annoy or anger others

  • Manipulative – Uses others for personal gain

  • Jealous – Envious and possessive

  • Arrogant – Believes they’re better than others

Emotional

• • Hot-Tempered – Quick to anger

  • Insecure – Lacks self-confidence

  • Pessimistic – Always expects the worst

  • Reckless – Acts without thinking of consequences

  • Moody – Emotions shift quickly or unpredictably

Motivational

• • Lazy – Avoids effort, often unmotivated

  • Impulsive – Acts without thinking

  • Greedy – Obsessed with personal gain

  • Vengeful – Holds grudges, seeks revenge

  • Needy – Requires constant attention or support

Moral/Ethical

• • Cunning – Intelligent but morally questionable

  • Dishonest – Lies or hides the truth

  • Selfish – Puts own needs above others’

  • Unreliable – Can’t be counted on

  • Stubborn – Refuses to compromise or change

Mental & Cognitive Talent

• • Observation – Notice small details, body language, environment cues

  • Research – Find, gather, and verify information efficiently

  • Problem Solving – Analyze issues and generate practical solutions

  • Memory Recall – Remember details, faces, events, or information accurately

  • Planning & Organization – Schedule, strategize, coordinate resources

Social & Communication Talent

• • Persuasion – Convince others, negotiate deals, influence decisions

  • Empathy – Understand and relate to others' emotions

  • Deception – Lie or conceal truth effectively (for criminals, actors, etc.)

  • Interrogation – Extract truthful information through questioning

  • Public Speaking – Address groups clearly and charismatically

  • Conflict Resolution – Mediate, de-escalate, or negotiate during disputes

Creative & Expressive Talent

• • Performance – Sing, dance, act, or entertain live

  • Artistry – Paint, draw, sculpt, or design visually

  • Writing – Craft compelling content, stories, or documents

  • Fashion Design – Create clothing or style outfits

  • Craftsmanship – Make handmade items or repair goods

Technical & Professional Talent

• • Technology Use – Operate computers, phones, gadgets

  • Driving – Operate vehicles, from cars to motorbikes

  • Tool Use – Safely and skillfully use tools (kitchen, mechanical, etc.)

  • Investigation – Follow leads, gather clues, analyze data (for law, journalism)

  • Medical Aid – Provide basic first aid or medical attention

  • Cooking/Baking – Prepare food creatively and professionally

  • Surveillance – Track, spy, or monitor people/events discreetly

Physical Talent

• • Athletics – Run, climb, lift, or perform physical feats

  • Stealth – Move quietly and avoid detection

  • Hand-to-Hand Combat – Defend oneself with martial skill

  • Endurance – Resist fatigue, pain, or prolonged stress

  • Dexterity – Handle fine motor tasks with precision (e.g. sewing, lockpicking)

Utility/Everyday Talent

• • Street Smarts – Navigate urban dangers and opportunities

  • Etiquette – Understand and use social manners properly

  • Multitasking – Handle several tasks at once efficiently

  • Networking – Build and maintain useful relationships

  • Time Management – Prioritize and manage time effectively

  • Bartering – Trade goods or services with savvy