Full Trait Catalog

Every trait in the game: 552 traits across 17 categories. This is the complete reference. For how traits change, interact, and drive behavior, see Crew, Traits & Loyalty. For why each of these is a living dimension and not a stat on a sheet, see Traits: not a spreadsheet.

NOTE

Every trait is a value from 0 to 100. Today a focused subset is wired to gameplay (gates, thresholds, combat, inference) and the rest shape backstory and character. The direction is to deepen more of them over time, so treat this catalog as a living document, not a finished ceiling.

Categories

Category	Applies to	Traits
Core Personality	Universal	17
Substance Use & Addiction	Universal	33
Trauma & Mental Health	Universal	49
Criminal History	Criminal	56
Family Background	Universal	49
Social Relationships	Universal	50
Cognitive Skills	Universal	52
Moral & Ethical	Universal	51
Physical & Biological	Universal	49
Situational & Dynamic	Universal	50
Academy Performance	Law Enforcement	12
Law Enforcement Career	Law Enforcement	18
Corruption	Law Enforcement	15
Law Enforcement Relationships	Law Enforcement	15
Law Enforcement Stress	Law Enforcement	15
Law Enforcement Specialization	Law Enforcement	15
Civilian Life	Civilian	6

Core Personality

Applies to: Universal | 17 traits

Fundamental personality structure and temperament

Trait	What it is
Greed	Desire for wealth and material gain. Affects willingness to take financial risks and prioritize profit over safety.
Caution	Risk-aversion and careful planning. High caution makes pawns avoid dangerous situations but also miss opportunities.
Aggression	Tendency toward violence and confrontation. High aggression makes pawns effective in combat but may escalate unnecessarily.
Impulsivity	Acting without thinking through consequences. Can lead to quick decisions but also costly mistakes.
Narcissism	Inflated sense of self-importance and entitlement. High narcissism breeds ambition but also resentment.
Empathy	Ability to understand and share feelings of others. Affects moral boundaries and guilt.
Ambition	Drive for power, status, and achievement. Fuels growth but can lead to overreach.
Patience	Ability to wait for the right moment. Affects long-term planning and delayed gratification.
Loyalty	Commitment to player and crew. The most important trait for preventing betrayal.
Paranoia	Distrust of others and belief in conspiracies. Can provide caution or cause problems.
Confidence	Belief in own abilities. Affects performance and decision-making quality.
Dominance	Need to be in control and assert power over others. Leadership trait or conflict source.
Submission	Comfort with following orders and hierarchy. Inverse of Dominance.
Manipulative	Skill and willingness to deceive and control others for personal gain.
Honesty	Commitment to truthfulness. Inverse of Manipulative, affects trust and reliability.
Charisma	Personal charm and ability to influence others. Key leadership and negotiation trait.
Intimidation	Ability to inspire fear in others. Useful for control but damages relationships.

Substance Use & Addiction

Applies to: Universal | 33 traits

Drug and alcohol dependencies, tolerances, and usage patterns. Critical for addiction progression tracking.

Trait	What it is
Cocaine Physical Dependency	Body's physical need for cocaine. Causes withdrawal symptoms when absent.
Cocaine Psychological Dependency	Mental craving and habitual need for cocaine.
Cocaine Tolerance	Amount needed to achieve desired effect. Increases with repeated use.
Cocaine Withdrawal Severity	How bad withdrawal symptoms are when not using.
Cocaine Craving Intensity	Current desire to use cocaine right now.
Cocaine Usage Frequency	How often they use cocaine (times per week).
Cocaine Relapse Risk	Likelihood of using again after quitting.
Cocaine Functional Impairment	How much cocaine use affects job/goal performance.
Heroin Physical Dependency	Body's physical need for heroin. Most severe addiction.
Heroin Psychological Dependency	Mental escape and emotional numbness seeking.
Heroin Tolerance	Deadly tolerance increases overdose risk rapidly.
Heroin Withdrawal Severity	Extremely painful physical withdrawal. The Soldier's hell.
Heroin Functional Impairment	Heroin destroys ability to function in normal life.
Meth Physical Dependency	Physical need for methamphetamine. The Kingpin's product.
Meth Psychological Dependency	Craving for energy, confidence, and euphoria.
Meth Tolerance	Need for increasing doses. Blue meth purity makes this worse.
Meth Craving Intensity	Overwhelming desire for more meth.
Alcohol Physical Dependency	Physical need for alcohol. Socially accepted but deadly.
Alcohol Psychological Dependency	Mental need to drink to cope or socialize.
Alcohol Functional Impairment	How much drinking affects job and relationships.
Tobacco Physical Dependency	Nicotine addiction. Legal but highly addictive.
Tobacco Craving Intensity	Current desire to smoke.
Marijuana Physical Dependency	Physical habituation to marijuana. Less severe but real.
Marijuana Psychological Dependency	Mental habituation and escape mechanism.
Marijuana Functional Impairment	How much marijuana affects productivity.
Prescription Opioid Dependency	Dependency on legal painkillers. Gateway to heroin.
Prescription Opioid Psychological Dependency	Mental need for opioid euphoria and pain relief.
Benzodiazepine Dependency	Dependency on anxiety medications. Dangerous withdrawal.
Benzodiazepine Psychological Dependency	Mental need for anxiety relief and sleep.
Addictive Personality	Genetic/psychological predisposition to addiction.
Polydrug Use	Using multiple substances together. Extremely dangerous.
Overall Substance Abuse Severity	Combined severity of all substance dependencies.
Recovery Motivation	Desire and willpower to quit substances.

Trauma & Mental Health

Applies to: Universal | 49 traits

Psychological trauma, mental health conditions, and coping mechanisms. Core of psychological character depth.

Trait	What it is
Physical Abuse Severity (Childhood)	How severe physical abuse was in childhood. Shapes personality deeply.
Physical Abuse Duration (months)	How long the abuse lasted. Longer = worse outcomes.
Sexual Abuse Severity	Severity of sexual trauma. Extremely damaging.
Sexual Abuse Age Occurred	Age when abuse occurred. Earlier is more damaging.
Emotional Neglect	Lack of emotional support in childhood. The Soldier's core wound.
Parental Abandonment	Parent left or was absent emotionally/physically.
Witnessed Domestic Violence	Saw violence between parents/caregivers.
Substance Abuse in Household	Grew up with addicted parents. Addiction risk multiplied.
Childhood Poverty Stress	Stress from growing up poor. Drives ambition or hopelessness.
PTSD Severity	Post-traumatic stress disorder severity. The Lawman after shooting The Loose Cannon.
PTSD Trigger Count	Number of things that trigger PTSD episodes.
Depression Severity	Major depressive disorder severity. The Kingpin's midlife crisis.
Depression Episode Duration (months)	How long current depressive episode has lasted.
General Anxiety Disorder	Chronic excessive worry about everything.
Social Anxiety Disorder	Fear of social situations and judgment.
Panic Attack Frequency (per week)	How often they experience panic attacks.
Mood Instability	How quickly and extremely moods shift.
Bipolar Manic Episodes	Frequency and severity of manic episodes.
Bipolar Depressive Episodes	Severity of depressive phases in bipolar.
Borderline Personality Disorder	Unstable relationships, self-image, emotions. Intensely reactive.
Antisocial Personality Disorder	Lack of empathy, disregard for rules. The Loose Cannon.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder	Grandiose self-image, need for admiration. The Kingpin transformation.
Paranoid Personality Disorder	Pervasive distrust and suspicion. The Mastermind.
Schizotypal Traits	Odd beliefs, unusual perceptions, social anxiety.
Dissociative Episodes	Periods of detachment from reality and self.
Anger Management Disorder	Inability to control rage. The Loose Cannon, The Veteran.
Impulse Control Disorder	Cannot resist urges. Acts without thinking.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder	Intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. The Mastermind's perfectionism.
Eating Disorder Severity	Anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating.
Self-Harm History	Past self-injury behavior (cutting, burning, etc).
Suicidal Ideation	Thoughts of suicide. Critical risk factor.
Suicide Attempt Count	Number of past suicide attempts.
Psychotic Episodes	Loss of contact with reality (hallucinations, delusions).
Delusional Thinking	Fixed false beliefs. The Kingpin's The Kingpin identity.
Auditory Hallucinations	Hearing voices that aren't there.
Visual Hallucinations	Seeing things that aren't there.
Emotional Numbing	Cannot feel emotions. PTSD symptom. The Professional.
Hypervigilance	Constant alert for threats. Exhausting. The Mastermind.
Sleep Disorder Severity	Insomnia, nightmares, sleep terror, etc.
Healthy Coping Skills	Ability to cope with stress in constructive ways.
Unhealthy Coping Mechanisms	Reliance on destructive coping (drugs, violence, denial).
Emotional Regulation Ability	Can control and modulate emotional responses.
Stress Resilience	Ability to withstand stress without breaking. The Professional has this.
Trauma Processing	How well they've processed past trauma. Therapy helps.
Therapy Receptiveness	Willingness to engage in therapy and accept help.
Self-Awareness	Understanding of own emotions, patterns, and motivations.
Support Network Quality	How strong their emotional support system is.
Social Isolation Tendency	Tendency to withdraw from others. The Soldier after A Loved One.
Help-Seeking Behavior	Likelihood to ask for help when needed.

Criminal History

Applies to: Criminal | 56 traits

Past and ongoing criminal involvement, skills, and propensities.

Trait	What it is
Prior Arrests Count	Number of times arrested (not all lead to conviction).
Prior Convictions Count	Number of actual convictions. More serious than arrests.
Total Prison Time (months)	Total time served in prison. Changes a person deeply.
Violent Crimes Count	Number of violent crimes committed. Assault, armed robbery, murder.
Assault on Officer Count	Number of arrests involving assault, battery, or firearm use against law enforcement.
Violent Acts Count	Running count of violent acts committed. Incremented each time ATTACK_RIVAL or FIGHT resolves.
Drug Dealing Count	Number of completed drug sales. Incremented by SELL_DRUGS and BUY_COCAINE goal completions.
Intimidation Count	Number of intimidation acts. Incremented by EXTORT_BUSINESS, THREATEN_WITNESS, INTIMIDATE_DEBTOR, INTIMIDATE_OWNER.
Extortion Count	Number of successful extortions. Incremented by COLLECT_PAYMENT, COLLECT_PROTECTION_FEE, COLLECT_DEBT, EXTORT_SHOP.
Financial Crimes Count	Number of financial crimes. Incremented by LAUNDER_CASH and LAUNDER_MONEY completions.
Bribery Attempts Count	Number of times a bribe was offered. Incremented by MAKE_BRIBE_OFFER action.
Successful Bribes Count	Number of successfully accepted bribes. Incremented by CONFIRM_BRIBE action.
Police Corruption Involvement	Depth of involvement corrupting law enforcement. Accumulated via CONFIRM_BRIBE and BRIBE_OFFICER goal.
General Corruption Involvement	Involvement in corrupting officials and institutions. Accumulated via IDENTIFY_CORRUPT_OFFICER.
Suspected Murder Involvement	Number of homicide cases where investigators suspect involvement, not a confirmed body count.
Drug Crimes Count	Drug trafficking, manufacturing, possession charges.
Property Crimes Count	Theft, burglary, fraud, embezzlement.
Years in Organized Crime	Time involved with gang/cartel/mafia. The Mastermind: 20+ years.
Gang Affiliation Strength	How connected to gang. Tattooed, jumped in, blood in blood out.
Interrogation Resistance	Ability to resist police questioning. The Professional: 100. The Soldier: 30.
Cooperation with Police	Has snitched before. Death sentence in criminal world.
Active Police Informant	Currently working with police. Extremely dangerous position.
In Witness Protection	Under federal protection for testimony.
Parole Violation Risk	Likelihood of violating parole terms.
Recidivism Risk	Likelihood of committing new crimes after release.
Violence Propensity	Likelihood to use violence as solution. The Loose Cannon: 100.
Firearms Skill	Proficiency with guns. The Professional: 95. The Soldier: 40.
Knife Combat Skill	Skill with bladed weapons.
Unarmed Combat Skill	Hand-to-hand fighting ability.
Tactical Knowledge	Understanding of tactics, planning, execution. The Mastermind: 98.
Chemistry Knowledge	Understanding of chemistry. The Kingpin: 99. The Soldier: grows to 70.
Forensic Awareness	Knowledge of how to avoid evidence. The Professional: 95.
Surveillance Detection	Ability to spot tails and surveillance. The Mastermind: 90.
Countersurveillance Skill	Ability to shake tails and avoid monitoring.
Intimidation Factor	How scary they are. The Loose Cannon: 95. The Mastermind (hidden): 85.
Street Reputation	How known and respected in criminal underworld.
Manipulation Skill	Ability to manipulate and deceive. The Mastermind: 95. The Kingpin: grows to 85.
Negotiation Skill	Ability to make deals. The Fixer: 90.
Legal Knowledge	Understanding of law and loopholes. The Fixer: 85.
Money Laundering Skill	Ability to clean dirty money. The Fixer network: 80.
Drug Manufacturing Skill	Technical skill making drugs. The Kingpin: 99. The Soldier: 60→75.
Distribution Network Size	How large their dealing network is.
Supply Chain Connections	Access to suppliers (precursors, equipment). The Mastermind: 90.
Corruption Connections	Cops, judges, officials on payroll.
Political Connections	Politicians protecting operation. The Mastermind: 75.
Prison Hierarchy Rank	Status in prison system. The Loose Cannon: 85. Controls cell blocks.
Prison Network Connections	Contacts and allies in prison system.
Prison Trauma	Psychological damage from incarceration.
Institutionalization	Adapted to prison life, cannot function outside.
Current Police Heat	How actively police are pursuing. The Kingpin S5: 100.
Active FBI Investigation	Feds building case. Slow but methodical.
Active DEA Investigation	Drug enforcement building case. The Lawman investigating The Kingpin.
Cartel Target Status	How badly cartel wants them dead. The Mastermind: 100 (from Salamancas).
Witness Count Against Them	People who could testify. The Soldier against The Kingpin: key witness.
Physical Evidence Amount	How much evidence police have. DNA, fingerprints, video.
Criminal Identity Strength	How much they see themselves as criminal. The Kingpin→The Kingpin.

Family Background

Applies to: Universal | 49 traits

Family structure, socioeconomic factors, upbringing quality.

Trait	What it is
Family Structure Type	Family composition: nuclear, single parent, extended, foster.
Bond with Mother	Quality of relationship with mother. The Soldier: low. The Civilian-The Kingpin Jr: high.
Bond with Father	Quality of relationship with father. The Kingpin-The Kingpin Jr: high→destroyed.
Father Absence	Father was absent physically or emotionally.
Mother Absence	Mother was absent physically or emotionally.
Mother Parenting Quality	How good a parent was mother. The Soldier's mom: judgmental, harsh.
Father Parenting Quality	How good a parent was father.
Number of Siblings	How many siblings. Affects personality development.
Sibling Relationship Quality	Overall quality of sibling relationships.
Birth Order Effect	Firstborn, middle, youngest, only child. Shapes personality.
Childhood Socioeconomic Status	Family wealth growing up. The Kingpin: middle→low. The Soldier: upper-middle.
Financial Instability (Childhood)	How unstable finances were. Evictions, hunger, etc.
Neighborhood Safety (Growing Up)	How safe childhood neighborhood was.
Childhood Crime Exposure	How much crime witnessed growing up.
Education Quality (K-12)	Quality of schools attended.
Parent Highest Education	Highest education level of any parent.
Parent Occupation Status	Prestige/quality of parent jobs.
Cultural/Ethnic Background	Cultural heritage strength. Salamanca family: strong Mexican culture.
Family Religiosity	How religious family was. Affects moral development.
Family Moral Framework	Were family values consistent and healthy?
Parent Criminal Activity	Were parents criminals? Learned behavior.
Divorce Impact	If divorce, how traumatic was it? The Civilian-The Kingpin divorce: devastating.
Family Conflict Level	How much fighting, tension in household. White family S4-5: extreme.
Parent Mental Health	Did parents have mental health issues? Inherited risk.
Family Addiction History	Alcoholism, drug abuse in family. Generational curse.
Time in Foster Care (months)	Time spent in foster system. Deeply traumatic.
Foster Care Quality	Were foster homes good or abusive?
Adoption (Known to Self)	Knows they're adopted. Identity issues possible.
Orphan (Both Parents Dead)	Lost both parents. Profound impact.
Parent Incarceration	Parent was imprisoned. Missing parent + stigma.
Current Family Support	Do they have family support now? The Soldier: rejected.
Family Estrangement	Cut off from family. The Soldier arc: rejected by parents after A Loved One.
Own Children Count	How many kids do they have?
Relationship with Own Children	Quality of relationship with their kids. The Kingpin: 80→5.
Current Marital Status	Single, married, divorced, widowed.
Current Marriage Quality	If married, how good is it? The Kingpin-The Civilian: 85→0.
Spouse Support	Does spouse support them? The Civilian: 80→complicit→reject.
Domestic Violence (Victim)	Are they abused by partner?
Domestic Violence (Perpetrator)	Do they abuse partner?
Extended Family Support	Aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents support.
Family Legacy Pressure	Pressure to live up to family name/expectations.
Intergenerational Trauma	Trauma patterns passed down through generations.
Family Secrets Burden	Dark family secrets they carry. The Kingpin: The Kingpin identity.
Family Shame	Shame about family background. The Soldier: meth head disappointment.
Desire to Redeem Family	Want to make family proud or fix family problems.
Inherited Family Wealth	Did they inherit money/connections?
Family Business Involvement	Involved in family business (legal or illegal).
Genetic Addiction Predisposition	Biological vulnerability to addiction from family history.
Genetic Mental Illness Predisposition	Biological vulnerability to mental illness.

Social Relationships

Applies to: Universal | 50 traits

Interpersonal style, relationship capacity, group dynamics, social connections.

Trait	What it is
General Social Skills	Overall ability to interact effectively. The Mastermind: 90. The Kingpin: 40.
Charisma	Natural charm and magnetic personality. The Fixer: 85.
Emotional Intelligence	Understanding emotions in self and others. The Professional: 75.
Genuine Empathy	Actually caring about others' feelings. The Soldier: 70. The Kingpin: 20→5.
Cognitive Empathy (Used for Manipulation)	Understanding emotions to exploit. The Mastermind: 85.
Trust in Others	Ability to trust people. The Kingpin: 60→10. The Soldier: 50.
Trustworthiness	How trustworthy are they actually? The Professional: 90. The Kingpin: 80→10.
Loyalty Capacity	Can they be loyal? The Professional: 95. The Kingpin: drops to 20 (only to self).
Capacity for Deep Friendship	Can form genuine friendships. The Kingpin: 40→10. The Soldier: 70.
Romantic Attachment Capacity	Can form healthy romantic bonds. The Soldier-A Loved One: 75. The Kingpin-The Civilian: 80→0.
Attachment Style	Secure, anxious, avoidant, disorganized.
Comfort with Intimacy	Can be vulnerable and close. The Professional: low. The Soldier: medium.
Conflict Resolution Style	How they handle disagreements.
Boundary Setting	Can set and maintain healthy boundaries. The Civilian: grows to 85.
Boundary Respect	Do they respect others' boundaries? The Kingpin: 60→10.
Social Circle Size	How many people in network. The Kingpin: 10. The Mastermind: 100.
Close Relationships Count	True friends/confidants. The Kingpin: 3→0. The Professional: 3.
Social Isolation	How isolated from others. The Soldier post-A Loved One: 85.
Loneliness Level	Subjective feeling of loneliness. The Kingpin S5: 90.
Need for Belonging	How much they need social connection. The Soldier: 80. The Professional: 30.
Social Anxiety Level	Fear of social judgment. The Kingpin: 60 (teaching anxiety).
Rejection Sensitivity	How painful rejection is. The Soldier: 85 (parents rejection broke him).
Leadership Ability	Can lead groups effectively. The Kingpin: 40→75. The Mastermind: 90.
Follower Tendency	Needs to follow leader. The Soldier: 75 (seeks father figures).
Dominance Assertion	Need to dominate others. The Loose Cannon: 95. The Kingpin: 30→80.
Submissive Tendency	Tendency to submit to authority. The Soldier: 60.
Assertiveness	Can express needs without aggression. The Civilian grows: 50→85.
Peer Influence Susceptibility	How easily influenced by friends. The Soldier: 70.
Mentor Influence Susceptibility	Influenced by mentor figures. The Soldier→The Kingpin: 85. The Soldier→The Professional: 80.
Perceived Social Status	Where they think they rank socially. The Kingpin: 40→90.
Actual Social Status	Real status in community. The Kingpin: 50→0 (pariah).
Status Anxiety	Anxiety about social rank. The Kingpin: 85 (constant).
Verbal Communication Skill	How well they express themselves verbally.
Nonverbal Communication Reading	Reading body language. The Professional: 90. The Soldier: 40.
Active Listening Skill	Actually listens to others. The Professional: 85. The Kingpin: 30→10.
Conflict Avoidance	Avoids confrontation. The Civilian S1: 70. S5: 20.
Argumentative Nature	Starts arguments constantly. The Kingpin: 40→75.
Need to Be Right	Cannot admit mistakes. The Kingpin: 90+.
Capacity to Apologize	Can genuinely apologize. The Kingpin: 60→5. The Soldier: 70.
Capacity to Forgive	Can forgive transgressions. The Soldier: 60. The Kingpin: 20.
Grudge Holding	Holds grudges long-term. The Kingpin: 85. Hector: 100.
Revenge Motivation	Drive to get revenge. The Kingpin: 30→80. The Mastermind: 100 (decades for revenge).
Romantic Jealousy	Jealousy in romantic relationships.
Professional Jealousy	Jealousy of others' success. The Kingpin: 90 (Gretchen/Elliott).
Envy Level	Wants what others have. The Kingpin: 80.
Gratitude	Appreciates what they have. The Kingpin: 50→5. The Soldier: 50.
Entitlement	Feels owed by world. The Kingpin: 40→90. The Kingpin deserves everything.
Humility Capacity	Can be humble. The Kingpin: 40→0. The Professional: 60.
Self-Promotion	Brags and seeks recognition. The Kingpin: 50→90.
Comfort with Vulnerability	Can show weakness. The Kingpin: 40→5. The Soldier: 60.

Cognitive Skills

Applies to: Universal | 52 traits

Intelligence types, executive function, memory, practical skills, decision-making.

Trait	What it is
General Intelligence (IQ Proxy)	Overall cognitive ability. The Kingpin: 95. The Soldier: 55→65.
Logical-Mathematical Intelligence	Math, science, logic. The Kingpin: 99. Gale: 90.
Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence	Language, expression, persuasion. The Fixer: 85.
Spatial Intelligence	3D thinking, navigation, visualization.
Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence	Physical coordination, manual dexterity. The Professional: 80 (gun work).
Interpersonal Intelligence	Social intelligence, reading people. The Mastermind: 95.
Intrapersonal Intelligence	Self-understanding, introspection. The Kingpin: 40→10.
Existential Intelligence	Big questions, meaning, philosophy.
Naturalist Intelligence	Understanding natural world, patterns.
Musical Intelligence	Rhythm, sound, music.
Planning Ability	Can plan ahead. The Kingpin: 75→85. The Mastermind: 95.
Organization Skill	Organizing resources, people, time. The Mastermind: 95.
Attention Control	Focus and sustained attention. The Kingpin: 90 (lab work).
Working Memory	Hold information in mind. The Kingpin: 90.
Inhibitory Control	Stop impulsive responses. The Kingpin: 60→20. The Loose Cannon: 5.
Cognitive Flexibility	Adapt thinking, pivot plans. The Professional: 85.
Task Initiation	Start tasks without procrastination.
Self-Monitoring	Track own performance, adjust. The Kingpin: 85.
Short-Term Memory	Remember recent information. Declines with age, drugs.
Long-Term Memory	Remember past events. Hector: trapped in memories.
Procedural Memory	Remember how to do things. The Soldier: learns cooking: 50→75.
Episodic Memory	Remember specific events. Trauma affects.
Problem-Solving Ability	Solve novel problems. The Kingpin: 95. The Soldier: 55→70.
Creative Thinking	Novel ideas, lateral thinking. The Soldier: 65 (art).
Critical Thinking	Analyze arguments, spot flaws. The Kingpin: 85.
Strategic Thinking	Long-term planning, chess thinking. The Mastermind: 95.
Analytical Thinking	Break down complex info. The Kingpin: 90 (chemistry).
Abstract Thinking	Handle abstract concepts, theory. The Kingpin: 90.
Concrete Thinking Preference	Prefers tangible, practical. The Professional: 80 (pragmatist).
Decision Speed	How fast they decide. The Professional: 90 (instant). The Kingpin: 60→40 (overthinks).
Decision Quality	How good are decisions. The Kingpin: 80→40 (emotion ruins it).
Risk Tolerance	Comfort with risk. The Kingpin: 40→85. The Soldier: 60.
Risk Assessment Accuracy	Accurately judge risks. The Professional: 90. The Kingpin: 60→30.
Judgment of Character	Can judge others accurately. The Professional: 90. The Kingpin: 50→20.
Gullibility	Easily deceived. Inverse of skepticism.
Healthy Skepticism	Questions claims appropriately. The Professional: 85.
Wisdom	Life experience + good judgment. The Professional: 90. The Kingpin: 60→20.
Learning Speed	How fast they learn new things. The Soldier: 55→75 (cooking).
Adaptability	Adjust to new situations. The Professional: 90. The Kingpin: 50.
Resourcefulness	Make do with what's available. The Soldier: 70. The Professional: 90.
Common Sense	Practical judgment. The Professional: 95. The Kingpin: 70→30.
Street Smarts	Survival in criminal world. The Professional: 95. The Kingpin: 30→70.
Computer Skills	Tech proficiency.
Mechanical Skills	Fix cars, machines. The Soldier: 50.
Electrical Skills	Wiring, electronics.
Chemistry Skills	Lab work, synthesis. The Kingpin: 99. Gale: 90. The Soldier: 40→75.
Medical Knowledge	First aid to surgery.
Driving Skill	Standard to evasive driving.
Cooking (Culinary)	Food preparation. The Mastermind: 80 (cover business).
Languages Known (Count)	Number of languages. The Mastermind: 3 (English, Spanish, Portuguese).
Reading Comprehension	Understand written text. The Kingpin: 95. The Soldier: 50.
Numeracy Skills	Math ability. The Kingpin: 95. The Soldier: 45.

Moral & Ethical

Applies to: Universal | 51 traits

Moral framework, guilt, remorse, values, conscience. The Kingpin's moral descent.

Trait	What it is
Moral Alignment	D&D-style moral position. The Kingpin: Lawful Good→Chaotic Evil.
Care/Harm Foundation	Values compassion, avoiding harm. The Soldier: 70. The Kingpin: 60→10.
Fairness/Cheating Foundation	Values justice, reciprocity. The Kingpin: 80→30.
Loyalty/Betrayal Foundation	Values group loyalty. Cartel members: 90. The Kingpin: 50→10.
Authority/Subversion Foundation	Respects hierarchy, tradition. The Mastermind: 20. The Kingpin: 60→10.
Sanctity/Degradation Foundation	Values purity, sacred. Religious: 85. The Kingpin: 40→5.
Liberty/Oppression Foundation	Values freedom, resists tyranny. The Kingpin: 85 (justification).
Conscience Strength	How strong is moral compass. The Kingpin: 75→15. The Soldier: 80.
Guilt Capacity	Can feel guilt. The Soldier: 90. The Kingpin: 70→10. The Professional: 30.
Current Guilt Level	How much guilt now. The Soldier S3-4: 95 (A Loved One, A Friend).
Remorse Capacity	Can feel remorse. The Kingpin: 60→5.
Shame Capacity	Can feel shame. The Kingpin: 70→20 (shamelessness grows).
Current Shame Level	How ashamed now. The Soldier: 85 (family rejected him).
Moral Disengagement	Ability to rationalize immoral acts. The Kingpin: 30→95.
Moral Flexibility	Situational ethics vs absolute. The Fixer: 95. The Lawman: 40→60.
Adherence to Principles	Sticks to principles. The Lawman: 85→75. The Kingpin: 60→10.
Integrity	Wholeness of character. The Professional: 70. The Kingpin: 70→0.
General Honesty	Tells truth. The Kingpin: 70→10. The Professional: 60 (pragmatic).
Deceptiveness	Lying skill and tendency. The Kingpin: 30→95. The Mastermind: 90.
Self-Deception	Lying to self. The Kingpin: 90 ('I did it for family').
Compassion	Caring about others' suffering. The Soldier: 75. The Kingpin: 60→10.
Cruelty	Enjoys causing suffering. The Loose Cannon: 90. The Mastermind: 70 (calculated). The Kingpin: 20→60.
Sadism	Sexual pleasure from cruelty. Todd: 70. The Loose Cannon: 60.
Altruism	Self-sacrifice for others. The Soldier: 70. The Kingpin: 50→10.
Selfishness	Self-interest above all. The Kingpin: 50→95. The Kingpin: pure ego.
Greed (Moral Dimension)	Insatiable desire. The Kingpin: 40→95 ('empire').
Concern for Justice	Cares about fairness. The Lawman: 90. The Kingpin: 70→30.
Mercy	Can show mercy. The Professional: 50. The Kingpin: 60→10. The Mastermind: 20.
Vengefulness	Seek revenge. The Kingpin: 40→85. The Mastermind: 100 (entire life).
Forgiveness (Moral Capacity)	Can morally forgive. The Soldier: 60. The Kingpin: 30.
Respect for Others	Basic human respect. The Kingpin: 60→10. The Professional: 65.
Humility (Moral Virtue)	Moral humility. The Kingpin: 50→0. The Professional: 60.
Pride (Sin)	Excessive pride. The Kingpin: 50→100. The Kingpin = pride.
Moral Courage	Stand up for right despite cost. The Lawman: 90. The Soldier: 70.
Moral Cowardice	Compromises principles from fear. The Kingpin: 30→70.
Personal Responsibility	Takes responsibility. The Kingpin: 60→5. The Soldier: 75.
Accountability	Accepts consequences. The Professional: 80. The Kingpin: 70→10.
Rationalization	Justify anything. The Kingpin: 40→95. Masterclass.
Moral Development Stage (Kohlberg)	Level of moral reasoning.
Religiosity	Religious belief strength.
Spirituality	Spiritual (not necessarily religious).
Faith	Faith in higher power/meaning.
Nihilism	Belief nothing matters. The Kingpin S5: 80. The Soldier S4: 70.
Sense of Life Meaning	Life has meaning. The Kingpin: 60→20. The Soldier: 50→70 (finds it).
Sense of Purpose	Know life purpose. The Kingpin: 40→90 (empire). The Soldier: 40→60 (redemption).
Hope	Hopefulness about future. The Soldier: 50→20→60. The Kingpin: 40→10.
Despair	Hopelessness. The Kingpin S5: 80. The Soldier S4: 90.
Desire for Redemption	Want to be better. The Soldier: 80. The Kingpin: 20→5.
Belief Redemption Possible	Believe they can be redeemed. The Soldier: 40→60. The Kingpin: 50→10.
Self-Compassion	Can forgive self. The Soldier: 30. The Kingpin: 60→90 (rationalizes).
Self-Loathing	Self-hatred. The Soldier: 85 (post-A Loved One, post-Andrea). The Kingpin: 20→5.

Physical & Biological

Applies to: Universal | 49 traits

Physical condition, appearance, health, genetics, biological factors.

Trait	What it is
Current Age (years)	Current age. The Kingpin at start: 50. The Soldier: 24.
Perceived Life Expectancy	How long they think they'll live. The Kingpin S1: 2 years.
Overall Health	General health state. The Kingpin: 60→30 (cancer). Hector: 10.
Cancer Status	Has cancer. The Kingpin: 100 (lung, inoperable). Remission then returns.
Chronic Pain Level	How much daily pain. Hector: 80. The Kingpin (chemo): 70.
Physical Disability Severity	Level of disability. Hector: 95 (complete paralysis, can only blink).
Physical Strength	Muscle strength. The Professional: 70 (trained). The Kingpin: 45. The Soldier: 55.
Physical Endurance	Stamina. The Professional: 75. The Kingpin: 40→25 (illness).
Physical Speed	Running speed, quickness.
Agility	Coordination, balance, reflexes.
Reflexes	Reaction speed. The Professional: 80. The Soldier: 70.
Overall Fitness Level	Physical conditioning. The Professional: 75. The Kingpin: 40.
Combat Effectiveness	Fighting capability. The Professional: 90. The Soldier: 50. The Kingpin: 20.
Height (cm)	Physical height. Affects intimidation.
Weight (kg)	Body weight.
Body Mass Index	Weight/height ratio health indicator.
Physical Attractiveness	Conventional attractiveness. Social advantage.
Grooming Quality	Hygiene, appearance maintenance. The Mastermind: 90. The Soldier: 40→60.
Fashion Style	Clothing style quality. The Fixer: 65 (loud). The Mastermind: 80 (professional).
Physical Presence	How they carry themselves. The Mastermind: 85. The Loose Cannon: 90 (terrifying).
Vision Quality	Visual acuity.
Hearing Quality	Auditory acuity.
Voice Quality	Voice characteristics. The Mastermind: 75 (measured). The Fixer: 70 (persuasive).
Natural Scent	How they smell (hygiene-related).
Sleep Quality	How well they sleep. The Kingpin: 40→20 (stress/guilt).
Energy Level	Daily energy. The Kingpin: 50→30 (illness). The Soldier: 55.
Appetite	Eating drive. Depression & drugs reduce. The Kingpin (chemo): 20.
Metabolic Rate	How fast metabolism. Affects weight, energy.
Immune System Strength	Disease resistance. The Kingpin: 30 (cancer + chemo).
Pain Tolerance	Capacity to withstand pain. The Professional: 85. The Kingpin (learns): 40→65.
Current Injuries	Number of active injuries.
Visible Scarring	Visible scars from violence/accidents.
Tattoo Coverage (%)	% body covered in tattoos. Gang: high. The Professional: 0.
Sexual Function	Sexual health. Stress/drugs impair.
Fertility	Reproductive capacity.
Menstrual Regularity (if applicable)	Regular cycles. Stress/drugs disrupt.
Cancer Genetic Risk	Genetic cancer risk. The Kingpin: potentially high.
Heart Disease Genetic Risk	Cardiac genetic risk.
Diabetes Genetic Risk	Type 2 diabetes risk.
Alzheimer's Genetic Risk	Dementia genetic risk.
Handedness	Right or left handed.
Blood Type	ABO blood type.
Alcohol Tolerance	How much alcohol before impairment.
Stimulant Drug Tolerance	Tolerance to meth/cocaine. The Soldier: high.
Opioid Tolerance	Tolerance to heroin/opiates. The Soldier (heroin): high.
Current Withdrawal Severity	Active withdrawal from substances. The Soldier: 90 (heroin withdrawal).
Current Intoxication Level	How intoxicated right now.
Lifestyle Healthiness	Diet, exercise, sleep, stress management overall.
Physical Stress Response	How body handles stress. Cortisol, etc.

Situational & Dynamic

Applies to: Universal | 50 traits

Current state, relationship with player, environmental factors, dynamic changes.

Trait	What it is
Current Stress Level	Right now stress. The Kingpin: 40→95. The Soldier: varies wildly.
Current Mood	Emotional state right now.
Current Motivation	How motivated right now. The Soldier (depressed): 10. The Kingpin (empire): 95.
Current Anger	Anger level right now. The Loose Cannon: 80 (baseline). The Kingpin: spikes.
Current Fear	Fear level right now. The Soldier (captured): 95.
Current Confidence	Confidence right now. The Kingpin: 40→95. The Soldier: fluctuates.
Current Paranoia Level	How paranoid right now. The Kingpin S5: 90. The Mastermind: 75 (appropriate).
Current Impulsivity	Impulsive right now. Stress/drugs increase. The Loose Cannon: 95.
Trust in Player	How much they trust player. Critical for loyalty.
Loyalty to Player	Will they betray player? The Professional: starts 40→75. The Soldier: 60→20→85.
Respect for Player	Do they respect player? The Professional: 20→70 (earns it).
Fear of Player	Are they afraid of player? Different from respect.
Affection for Player	Like/love player? The Soldier-The Kingpin: starts 70→5.
Resentment of Player	Accumulated grievances. The Soldier-The Kingpin: 10→95.
Gratitude to Player	Feel indebted to player.
Dependence on Player	Need player to survive. The Soldier: 80. Creates resentment.
Rivalry with Player	Competitive dynamic.
Employment Status with Player	Working for player?
Income from Player ($/month)	How much player pays. Financial dependence.
Debt to Player ($)	Owe player money. The Soldier: $0. Some pawns: high.
Value to Player (Perceived)	How valuable are they? The Professional: 90. Random guy: 10.
Replaceability	How easily replaced. The Professional: 10. The Soldier: 30→50→10 (The Kingpin learns).
Recent Mission Success	Success rate last 10 missions.
Criminal Reputation	How known in criminal world. The Kingpin: 95. The Soldier: 40.
Police Attention Level	How much cops care. The Kingpin S5: 100. The Soldier: 70.
Bounty on Head ($)	How much for their death/capture. The Kingpin: millions.
Current Wealth ($)	Money they have. The Kingpin: 80M. The Soldier: varies.
Monthly Income ($)	Regular income. The Kingpin: 1M+/month at peak.
Financial Stress	Money worries. The Kingpin S1: 90. S2: 20.
Recent Cash Flow	Money in/out last week.
Seizable Assets Value ($)	What police can take. The Kingpin: everything.
Housing Quality	Where they live. The Kingpin: 60 (middle class). The Mastermind: 75. The Soldier: 40→70.
Housing Security	How safe is their home. The Mastermind: 85 (fortified). The Soldier: 30.
Vehicle Quality	Car quality. The Kingpin: Pontiac Aztek (terrible). The Mastermind: Volvo (practical).
Communication Device Security	Phone security. Burner phones: 70. Regular: 20.
Territory Control	How much territory/turf. The Mastermind: 90. Small dealer: 10.
Supply Chain Security	How secure is supply. The Mastermind: 90. The Kingpin: varies.
Distribution Network Size	Number of dealers/distributors.
Competitive Pressure	How much competition. Cartel pressure: 85.
Market Demand for Product	How much demand. Blue meth: 95.
Product Quality	How good is product. The Kingpin: 99.1%. Street meth: 40%.
Legal Risk Exposure	How exposed to prosecution. The Kingpin S5: 95.
Cartel Risk Exposure	Risk from cartel. The Kingpin: 80. The Mastermind: 90.
Rival Gang Risk	Risk from rival criminals.
Snitch Risk (Has Info on Player)	Could they snitch on player? The Soldier: 100 (knows everything).
Liability to Player	How much risk do they pose. The Soldier: 85 (weakness). The Professional: 20 (reliable).
Current Environment Safety	How safe current location. Lab: 70. Street: 30.
Weather Impact on Operations	How weather affects. Desert: heat issues.
Time of Day Vulnerability	How exposed right now. Night ops: 40. Day: 70.
Witness Count Present	How many witnesses right now. Desert: 0. Public: many.

Academy Performance

Applies to: Law Enforcement | 12 traits

Police academy training results, qualifications, and readiness for duty.

Trait	What it is
Physical Fitness Score	Academy physical fitness test results. Higher scores indicate better conditioning.
Firearms Qualification Score	Shooting proficiency and weapons handling. Critical for field readiness.
Psychological Evaluation	Passed psychological screening. 0=Failed, 100=Excellent mental stability.
Academy Class Rank	Overall ranking in academy class. 100=Top of class, 0=Bottom.
Defensive Driving Score	Pursuit driving and vehicle handling skills.
Constitutional Law Knowledge	Understanding of laws, procedures, and citizen rights.
Field Training Officer Rating	FTO's assessment during probationary period after academy.
Stress Management Training	Ability to handle high-pressure situations learned at academy.
De-escalation Training Score	Verbal de-escalation and conflict resolution skills from academy.
First Aid/CPR Certification	Medical emergency response training quality.
Determination	Officer's drive and persistence in the face of adversity on duty.
Resilience	Ability to recover mentally and physically after high-stress events.

Law Enforcement Career

Applies to: Law Enforcement | 18 traits

Career history, achievements, incidents, and professional reputation in law enforcement.

Trait	What it is
Years of Service	Total years as a sworn officer. Experience level.
Current Rank	0=Probationary, 20=Officer, 40=Sergeant, 60=Lieutenant, 80=Captain, 100=Chief
Commendations Received	Number of official commendations, medals, and awards.
Suspensions	Number of times suspended for misconduct or policy violations.
Use of Force Incidents	Total documented use of force incidents throughout career.
Internal Affairs Investigations	Number of times investigated by Internal Affairs.
Citizen Complaints	Number of formal complaints filed by citizens.
Promotion Rate	How quickly promoted compared to peers. 0=Slow, 100=Fast-tracked.
Partner Killed	0=No, 100=Yes, partner killed in line of duty. Major trauma.
Officer-Involved Shootings	Number of times fired weapon at suspect, fatal or non-fatal.
Fatal Shootings	Number of suspects killed. Psychological toll increases with count.
High-Profile Cases Solved	Number of major cases solved that got media attention.
Career Arrests	Total arrests made throughout career. Measure of activity.
Case Clearance Rate	Percentage of assigned cases solved. 0-100%.
Undercover Assignments	Number of undercover operations participated in.
On-Duty Injuries	Number of times injured in line of duty, excluding shootings.
Shot in Line of Duty	0=No, 100=Yes, shot by suspect. Major trauma event.
Specialized Training Certifications	Number of specialized training courses completed beyond basic.

Corruption

Applies to: Law Enforcement | 15 traits

Corrupt behaviors and ethical violations. These start at 0 for law enforcement but can increase during gameplay (dirty cops).

Trait	What it is
Bribe Taking Willingness	Willingness to accept bribes. 0=Incorruptible, 100=Openly solicits bribes.
Drug Seizure Theft	Takes drugs from crime scenes for personal use or sale.
Evidence Planting	Plants evidence to secure convictions or frame suspects.
Witness Tampering	Intimidates or coerces witnesses to change testimony.
Informant Exploitation	Abuses power over informants for money, drugs, or sexual favors.
Civil Rights Violations	Violates constitutional rights (illegal searches, false arrests, etc).
Excessive Force Tendency	Uses more force than necessary. Police brutality risk.
Cover-Up Participation	Participates in cover-ups to protect other officers or self.
Crime Scene Theft	Steals money or valuables from crime scenes.
Organized Crime Connections	Has connections or works with organized crime.
False Reports	Files false or misleading reports to cover tracks.
Sexual Misconduct	Sexual harassment or assault using position of authority.
Racial Profiling	Targets individuals based on race/ethnicity.
Extortion	Threatens arrest/prosecution to extract money or favors.
Protecting Drug Dealers	Provides protection or tips to drug traffickers in exchange for money.

Law Enforcement Relationships

Applies to: Law Enforcement | 15 traits

Relationships with partners, precinct colleagues, supervisors, informants, and community.

Trait	What it is
Partner Trust	Trust level with current patrol/detective partner. Critical for survival.
Precinct Reputation	How respected/liked by fellow officers. 0=Pariah, 100=Hero.
Relationship with Superiors	Standing with command staff. Affects assignments and promotions.
Informant Network Quality	Quality and reliability of CI network. Critical for detectives.
Community Relations	Relationship with civilians in beat/district. Community trust.
Internal Affairs Fear	Fear/paranoia about IAB watching. Higher = more worried.
Police Union Relations	Standing with police union. Protection during investigations.
Mentor Relationship	Quality of relationship with senior mentor. Guidance and protection.
Inter-Agency Respect	Reputation with FBI, DEA, state police, etc. Cross-jurisdiction work.
Media Relations	Relationship with press. Can be helpful or hostile.
Rookie Mentorship Skill	Ability to train and guide new officers as FTO.
Family Support of Career	Family's support for officer's career choice and dangers.
Prosecutor Relationship	Working relationship with district attorney's office.
Defense Attorney Reputation	How defense attorneys view officer. Lower = more attacks in court.
Judicial Credibility	How judges view officer's testimony and warrant requests.

Law Enforcement Stress

Applies to: Law Enforcement | 15 traits

Job-related stress, burnout, trauma, and coping mechanisms specific to law enforcement work.

Trait	What it is
Job Stress Level	Overall stress from policing. High stress affects performance and health.
PTSD Severity	Post-traumatic stress from critical incidents. Shootings, deaths, violence.
Burnout Risk	Risk of career burnout. Loss of motivation and compassion.
Family Strain from Job	Job stress impacts on family relationships. Divorce risk.
Sleep Deprivation	Chronic sleep problems from shift work and stress.
Hypervigilance	Constant state of alertness even off-duty. Paranoia.
Emotional Detachment	Emotional numbing from constant trauma exposure. Coping mechanism.
Anger Management Issues	Difficulty controlling anger. Risk of excessive force or domestic violence.
Substance Abuse Coping	Using alcohol/drugs to cope with job stress.
Suicide Risk	Risk of suicide. Police officers have high suicide rates.
Social Isolation	Isolation from non-police friends and activities. 'Us vs Them' mentality.
Cynicism	Cynical worldview from constant exposure to worst of humanity.
Guilt from Fatal Shooting	Psychological burden from killing someone, justified or not.
Physical Health Decline	Physical toll from stress, injuries, and poor lifestyle.
Trust Issues	Difficulty trusting anyone after years of dealing with liars and criminals.

Law Enforcement Specialization

Applies to: Law Enforcement | 15 traits

Specialized skills, training, and experience in different law enforcement areas.

Trait	What it is
Narcotics Experience	Drug enforcement experience and knowledge of narcotics trade.
Homicide Investigation Experience	Murder investigation skills and experience with violent crimes.
SWAT Training	Special weapons and tactics training. High-risk operations.
K9 Handler Training	Police dog handling skills for patrol, narcotics, or explosives.
Undercover Skills	Ability to work undercover operations and maintain cover identity.
Forensics Knowledge	Crime scene processing and evidence collection expertise.
Cyber Crime Expertise	Digital forensics and online investigation skills.
Gang Intelligence	Knowledge of gang culture, hierarchies, and operations.
Financial Crimes Expertise	White collar crime investigation, fraud, money laundering.
Sex Crimes Experience	Rape, child abuse, and sexual assault investigation experience.
Interrogation Skills	Ability to extract confessions and information from suspects.
Surveillance Skills	Physical and electronic surveillance expertise.
Crisis Negotiation	Hostage negotiation and crisis intervention skills.
Explosives Knowledge	Bomb disposal and explosives investigation expertise.
Instructor Credentials	Certified to teach at academy or specialized training courses.

Civilian Life

Applies to: Civilian | 6 traits

Everyday attitudes and circumstances of ordinary citizens.

Trait	What it is
Financial Stability	How secure the person feels about their finances. Affects reactions to robbery and opportunity.
Risk Aversion	Tendency to avoid dangerous situations. High values cause faster flight from threats.
Community Ties	Strength of local social connections. Affects willingness to report crime.
Trust in Authority	Degree of faith in law enforcement and institutions.
Stress Tolerance	Ability to function under pressure or threat.
Daily Routine	How predictable and structured the person's day-to-day life is.