Every way to put Timid on a character. 22 options grant it to your own court outright, and 12 more can roll it up. See Timid 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 22
Choosing the option gives the character the trait.
- "Ha! No. I'll not die like a fool."the option does: Gain trait: TimidLeader relationship: Disappointed With
- "We shall give them time to learn."the option does: Gain trait: Timid
- "No, we will use these festivities for drama, poetry, and music."the option does: Gain trait: Timid+1 Culture level for the city
- "Close the palace gates. Do not let that madman in!"the option does: Gain trait: TimidGain trait: SpoiledGain trait: Besieger3 rebel units appear
- "Beg for mercy and offer to pay tribute."the option does: -4 LegitimacyGain trait: Timid
- "We shall avoid these ruins... to be safe."the option does: Gain trait: Timid+2 Wisdom
- "Allow [character] to steer [character] education."the option does: Loses trait: Tactics StudentArchetype becomes ScholarGain trait: Timid
- "Bring [character] back from these perilous adventures at once!"the option does: Gain trait: HumbleGain trait: Returning HomeGain trait: Timid+80 Training (+20/city)
- "Allow him to learn about lions from scholarly reports."the option does: Gain trait: Timid+1 Wisdom
- "The baby will live, but at my whim."the option does: Gain trait: TimidHas an Illegitimate Child
- "Sometimes, pride and wrath must be swallowed."the option does: Gain trait: Timid-6 Legitimacy
- "Bring my family. I do not want to be alone."the option does: Gain trait: Timid
- "I see you take me for a fool, [character]! I won't throw away my life this way."the option does: Leader relationship: Disappointed WithGain trait: Timid
- "I shall bind [character] to me and never fight when I can run."the option does: Gain trait: TimidLeader relationship: Owes Favor To
- "Come home - your family misses you!"the option does: Gain trait: TimidLoses trait: Tactics Student
- "It wasn't my idea!"the option does: Gain trait: TimidLeader relationship: Vengeful Against+400 Money (+100/city)Leader relationship: Disappointed With
- "We agree to a limited trade deal."the option does: Remembered (leader of you): You paid us sufficient Tribute for now (+20 opinion for 20 turns)Trade with the target: +100 Money, -20 FoodGain trait: Timid
- "Guards, seize this man for attacking me!"the option does: Gain trait: ImprisonedGain trait: Timid
- "I will stop everything with [character]."the option does: Leader relationship: Estranged FromGain trait: Timid
- "We should not anger either group."the option does: Gain trait: Timid
- "This is not a sign unless we accept it. Send the gifts back."the option does: Gain trait: TimidGain trait: Gracious
- "Sound the retreat. I will not be captured here."the option does: Gain trait: Timid
Pick this option, then roll for it 5
The roll happens on a later turn, not when you click.
- "Do nothing. This does not feel right."the option does: 50% chance next turn: becomes Timid
- "The wise man stays at home."the option does: 25% chance next turn: becomes Timid
- "Leave immediately and return to [city]."the option does: 50% chance next turn: becomes Timid
- this branch: -1 Citizen25% chance next turn: becomes Timid
- "I will not entertain such thoughts!"the option does: 50% chance next turn: becomes Timid
Pick this option, draw from a pool 6
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.
- "The harrowing experience leaves you changed."pool: Timid, Superstitiousthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Bring the Heir home from school at once."pool: Cunning, Timidthe option does: Loses trait: Philosophy StudentGain a random traitGain trait: Scarred
- pool: Timid, Graciousthis branch: Your leader: no longer Vengeful against the targetGain a random trait
- "Humble yourselves before the divine and you will be exalted."pool: Humble, Inspiring, Timidthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "They say discretion is the better part of valor."pool: Timid, Slothful, Cunningthe option does: Gain a random trait
- "Let us remain vigilant, but focus our attention on peace and prosperity."pool: Prosperous, Cultivator, Timidthe option does: Gain a random trait
From another trait 1
A character with one of these traits has a chance of developing Timid at each check.