Every way to put Bitter on a character. 17 options grant it to your own court outright, and 25 more can roll it up. See Bitter for what it does, how to remove it, all traits.
Who can get it
If the character fails any of these, the option that would grant it does not appear.
- the character must be at least 7
Born with it
- Min age 7
- On the childhood adjective roll
Children can also inherit it, as described on Trait Inheritance.
Pick this option 18
Choosing the option gives the character the trait.
- "I will find something better suited for [character]."the option does: Gain trait: Bitter-2 LegitimacyRemembered: Refused governorship to outsider (+20 opinion for 20 turns)
- "I am not on the throne to play favorites."the option does: Gain trait: BitterLeader relationship: Disappointed With+80 Civics (+20/city)
- "Remember your place, I decide who governs this land."the option does: Remembered: Refused proposed Governor (-20 opinion for 40 turns)Gain trait: Bitter+2 Legitimacy
- "You must repay all those you have wronged."the option does: Gain trait: Bitter
- "Take the student to task."the option does: Gain trait: Bitter
- "Refuse. [character] will meet someone new."the option does: Gain trait: BitterRemembered: Prevented my desired match (-80 opinion for 20 turns)
- "A shame to lose such talent."the option does: Gain trait: BitterLeader relationship: Endeared To
- "I shall bind [character] to me and realize love is an illusion."the option does: Gain trait: BitterLeader relationship: Owes Favor To
- "[character] must behave himself or be punished!"the option does: Gain trait: BitterRemembered: Disciplined in training (-20 opinion for 20 turns)+1 Discipline
- "A Nation that conquers and consumes its rivals."the option does: Gain trait: BitterProgress ambition: Two Capture Cities
- "Celebrate the departure of such a weak, cowardly fool."the option does: Gain trait: Bitter+20 XP to the character
- "Their deaths are on my head."the option does: Gain trait: Bitter
- "Order your guards to kill the monkey."the option does: Gain trait: StrictGain trait: Bitter
- "[character] must serve far away from [character]."the option does: Gain trait: BitterGain trait: SoldierRemembered: Separated me from protege (-40 opinion for 20 turns)
- "[character] is not worthy of a quick death. Let him rot a few more years."the option does: Gain trait: Bitter
- this branch: Gain trait: HecklerGain trait: Bitter
- "Perhaps... It is best to send her away."the option does: Gain trait: ExiledGain trait: Bitter
- "Why would it matter? He is dead to me."the option does: Gain trait: Bitter
Pick this option, then roll for it 3
The roll happens on a later turn, not when you click.
- "Shrug."the option does: 25% chance next turn: becomes Bitter
- "When I next travel among the people of [city], I will find whoever was on those flutes for hours on end and offer a thorough critique."the option does: 25% chance next turn: becomes BitterGain trait: Heckler
- "He must come home now."the option does: Loses trait: Commerce Student50% chance next turn: becomes Bitter+1 Discipline
Pick this option, draw from a pool 21
The option draws one trait from a pool. Only traits the character can still take are in the draw, so your odds are one in the number still valid, and they improve as the character collects the rest of the pool.
- "[character] will watch as he loses everything that he loves."pool: Cruel, Bloodthirsty, Bitterthe option does: Leader relationship: Terrified OfGain a random trait
- "I have confidence that [character] will weather this storm."pool: Tough, Bitterthe option does: Gain a random traitGain trait: Scarred
- "Leave me to my sorrow."pool: Bitter, Cruelthe option does: Gain a random traitLoses trait: Miserable
- "This is what it takes to rule."pool: Bitter, Ruthlessthe option does: Loses trait: CompassionateGain a random trait
- "Meet his gaze."pool: Bitter, Miserable, Compassionatethe option does: Gain a random trait
- "You must stay here safe with us."pool: Loyal, Bitterthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Encourage competition."pool: A Rising Star, Bitterthe option does: Gain a random traitArchetype becomes Orator
- "Encourage competition."pool: Cunning, Bitterthe option does: Gain a random traitArchetype becomes Orator
- "Oh, the poor soul."pool: Miserable, Bitter, Insanethe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Better busyness than bitterness."pool: Bitter, Intolerant, Righteousthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Insanity depends on who has whom locked in what cage."pool: Insane, Bitter, Vigilantthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Encourage competition."pool: A Rising Star, Bitterthe option does: Gain a random traitArchetype becomes Scholar
- "Encourage competition."pool: Witty, Bitterthe option does: Gain a random traitArchetype becomes Scholar
- "Encourage competition."pool: A Rising Star, Bitterthe option does: Gain a random traitArchetype becomes Orator
- "Encourage competition."pool: Heckler, Bitterthe option does: Gain a random traitArchetype becomes Orator
- "He will die in a cell, alone."pool: Proud, Bitterthe option does: Leader relationship: Vengeful AgainstGain a random trait
- "Encourage competition."pool: A Rising Star, Bitterthe option does: Gain a random traitArchetype becomes Hero
- "Encourage competition."pool: Inspiring, Bitterthe option does: Gain a random traitArchetype becomes Hero
- "I have nothing to say to [character]."pool: Bitter, Doomed, Miserablethe option does: Gain a random trait
- "I must persevere!"pool: Brave, Inspiring, Miserable, Bitterthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Remind him of his place, as a warning."pool: Humble, Bitterthe option does: Gain a random traitLeader relationship: Estranged From
The event does it to you 1
The event grants it whichever option you pick.