Shang-Chi: Master of Kung Fu: Quintessential Character Type 9

Type	9
Character Role	Self-Possessed Guide, Receptive Person, Supportive Peacemaker, Accommodating Role-Player, Disengaged Person, Resigned Fatalist, Denying Doormat, Dissociating Automaton, Self-Abandoning Ghost, Diplomat, Mediator
Ego Fixation	Indolence, Daydreaming
Sacred Ideal	Love
Basic Desire	to find union and peace, wholeness, peace of mind
Basic Fear	Loss, fragmentation, separation
Tendency	Avoiding conflicts, avoiding self-assertion
Vice/Passion	Sloth, Disengagement
Virtue	Action
Stress	When this character is pressured or threatened, he gets bogged down in skepticism and doubt.
Security	When this character is relaxed and secure, he becomes efficient and ready for action.
Focus	This character's focus goes to identifying with and merging with others.
Flaw	This character's flaw is based on the incorrect belief that it's okay to put aside personal goals and priorities in order to have comfort. He avoids conflict and discomfort. During the story, he learns that his own priorities are important and that it's worth facing conflict and being uncomfortable to achieve his goals.
Self Definition	I am agreeable, I am easy going, I am peaceful. People of this type feel a need for peace and harmony. They tend to avoid conflict at all costs, whether the conflict is internal or external. Since conflict is everywhere, Nines usually find themselves withdrawing, protecting themselves from threats to their peace of mind. Nines tend to be optimistic and trusting of others. They have faith that things will somehow work out. The Nine's inability to tolerate conflict sometimes translates into an avoidance of change. They generally fight change but when change inevitably happens, they adapt very quickly. Their self-effacing attitude often seems to invite others to overlook their contributions. This can cause anger to build inside the Nine, building to fits of temper which quickly blow over, but which more often manifests itself in passive aggressive behavior and/or depression. Being overlooked is often a source of a deep sadness in Nines.
Background	This character is the product of a harmonious childhood with, possibly, some minor tension - not enough to have much effect but enough to make him rely a little on his own mind when necessary. This character was able to easily assimilate both parental identities in his mind, able to create a peaceful world inside as well as out. As an adult, he took an active stance against world problems, looking to solve conflict on a global basis. In a weird kind of way, this character has found his value in being able to keep others calm and has sought out as friends those who are conflict oriented, ready for a fight.
Education	Having, at least, an average intelligence and education, this character perceives himself as equal to those with no education and those with a lot of education. The knowledge base he picked up in school may help him conform to more diverse situations and may help him resolve conflicts between others.
Work	At work, this character is calming, empathetic and easy going. He looks to create harmony in the workplace, actively diffusing conflict and tension among coworkers. He gets along with almost anyone. He is attracted to jobs where he can work independently away from stress.
Relationships	This character can be reassuring and very accepting in a relationship. Other characters feel appreciated and loved as is and feel calm around his peacefulness, but may become irritated because he just seems to float through life. He fears separation from others due to conflicts. This character tends to be attracted to Type 3s for friends and generally avoids Type 8s. With Type 1 - The Reformer Type 1s and This character often connect in the pursuit of leading an orderly, stable life. Type 1s supports This character's development and This character encourages Type 1s in becoming more accepting. But This character can feel criticized and judged, which can cause This character to feel inferior, building a stubborn resistance that annoys and frustrates Type 1s, leading to further judgment. This pattern escalates because both characters have difficulty knowing their own needs. With Type 2 - The Helper Type 2s and This character get along because they are both sensitive and accommodating. Conflict arises when Type 2s gets intrusive in an effort to get This character to set priorities, take initiatives and express what This character needs. This character tries to keep things comfortable and pleasant which can frustrate Type 2s. This character can become stubborn and resistant in response to what feels like pressure and directives and can begin to check out of the relationship. With Type 3 - The Achiever This character supports Type 3s goals and accomplishment agenda. In turn, Type 3s helps to mobilize This character into action. This can proceed harmoniously when Type 3s can pay attention to this character's needs and when this character can encourage Type 3s to slow down. Conflict arises when Type 3s sees this character as indecisive and unfocused. Type 3s pressures chis Character to make decisions. Feeling controlled, this character gets resistive. With Type 4 - The Individualist Type 4s appreciates this character's attention. This character appreciates Type 4s creative flair and emotional depth. However, this character can get swept up in Type 4s drama. When Type 4s expresses a desire for more action and initiative, this character at first tries to satisfy that but eventually feels frustrated by Type 4s demands for more. Type 4s sees this character as getting diverted into inessentials. this character may become stubborn. Both characters hate to be controlled, becoming angry and blaming. With Type 5 - The Analyst Type 5s and this character's relationship can be a comfortable, supportive one because both types can be steady and non-demanding and both types tend to want to get along and avoid conflict. However, Type 5s can get impatient with this character's indirectness and dependency. In turn, Type 5s indifference and subtle superiority can frustrate this character. This character, wanting more connection and involvement, then gets stubborn, while Type 5s retracts. With Type 6 - The Loyalist Type 6s and this character often harmonize through their efforts to create a predictable, supportive and secure relationship. Both tend to go along to get along, but Type 6s can see this character's distractibility as a lack of caring or an inability to see potential hazards. This character, seeing Type 6s anxiety and worry as excessive, may try to convince Type 6s that the concerns are irrational. This character may dig in, getting stubborn and oppositional, especially when Type 6s becomes provocative and accusatory. With Type 7 - The Enthusiast Type 7s provides the agenda, takes the initiative and pursues multiple interests. This character goes along with Type 7s agenda, amiably supporting Type 7s diverse interests. Both types like keeping life pleasant and conflict free. Conflict arises when the slower-paced this character feels run over by Type 7s plans or overlooked as a person. Type 7s may see this character as indecisive and unfocused. If Type 7s pushes for more action and attention, this character can get stubborn and oppositional. Since both types avoid conflict, they usually disengage and withdraw. With Type 8 - The Challenger Type 8s will typically lead the way as this character goes along with Type 8s agenda. This character promotes harmony by following Type 8s lead and sharing in Type 8s activities. But Type 8s big energy and excessive behavior can evoke resistance in this character, who may see Type 8s as too demanding. When feeling pressured, this character gets resistant and stubborn. Thus, Type 8s efforts to mobilize this character can be seen by this character as confrontational. With Type 9 - The Peacemaker This character and Type 9s have a comfortable and supportive relationship. But the drive for harmony can lead to unhealthy avoidance of important issues. Their tendency to defer to others and avoid focusing on their own needs can lead to procrastination and indecision. This can lead to passive resistance. One or both may try to get the other to take control. But, since neither one feels comfortable taking the lead, they have a difficult time finding a direction and moving forward.
Introvert Type	Healthy (usually Hero or Love Interest) This character is a kind, peace-loving person who can see both sides of any argument. He is likely to respond to events, rather than initiate them. He is blessed with a calm confidence that can carry him through any conflict unscathed. Objective and unbiased. He is more cerebral than the other subtype, making him uniquely qualified to look at both sides of an argument to find common ground. This character is philosophical and creative. Wise and, at this level, highly principled. A great example for the community, but isn't looking for that. He simply wants a calm world and makes a great friend, listening without judgment, finding good in just about anyone. His flaw comes to the forefront when the world becomes a difficult, tense place. He tries to maintain peace of mind by retreating inside, possibly even fooling himself into believing that everything is okay when it's obviously not. This retraction into self can have a positive effect, however, making him uniquely capable of level-headedness under fire. Dialogue Style This character avoids conflict. He would never start an argument and when one surfaces, he will try to put it to bed as quickly as possible, even if it means changing his original stand. He is likely to give into a way of thinking to end the conflict. At times he may tune out when others bring up tough issues. This character has learned to be funny, able to make anyone laugh, seeing this as a great way to get everyone on the same track. Being of the cerebral subtype, he is more likely to retreat into the mind when conflict arises, but is able to emerge to add great insight into a situation, presenting the wisdom of the big picture. Dialogue examples: "At least you have your health." "Tomorrow's another day." Internal Dialogue: "I'm easy going. I feel good when I'm settled." "I must have peace." "I must make peace." Average Health (usually secondary character) This character seems like a peaceful, relaxed, easy-going person and, for the most part, is just that. However, there is a low-grade inner battle going on in his mind that takes energy to keep under control (see background). If anyone or anything adds to that inner tension it can create a real anger within. However, this subtype is cerebral and so does not usually lash out at those he feels is causing this disturbance. This character is more likely to let it burn inside him, hiding the hatred. Perhaps it comes out in other ways, becoming sarcastic, irritated, resentful or self-righteous, complaining in indirect ways. An interesting facet of this character is the ability to compartmentalize things. He will be amazingly motivated to do some things and amazingly lazy about other things, which can get him in trouble. Dialogue Style The dialogue for this character has a calm, reassuring outer component with an edgy, angry inner component. He is likely to use sarcasm a lot or snide comments but veil them behind compliments. Dialogue examples: "New hair cut? It's really interesting." "It doesn't matter to me." "What's the big deal?" "I can't think about that right now." Internal Dialogue: "I'm easy going. I feel good when I'm settled." "I must have peace." "I must make peace." Unhealthy (usually Villain) This character has always seemed like a calm, relaxed, together person, but all this time there's been a battle behind those eyes to keep two opposing identities in balance (see Background). Because of increased tension in the environment, he has retreated inside, letting go of the fight for sanity. He is not physical like the other subtype and has let go of the mental battle to stay in balance. As a result, he has become sedentary and detached, able only to focus on the unimportant details, ignoring anything that seems even vaguely disturbing, becoming apathetic and unassertive. At this level, he is likely to suddenly act out violently against those people or systems he feels are causing this added tension to the environment, then slip calmly back into his own mind without any effect. Dialogue Style This character, while struggling to keep insanity at bay, may attack verbally or physically those he feels are causing any environmental tension. These attacks don't always seem rational. Yet can turn on a dime, focusing on something small and seemingly unimportant. He will attack on a verbal basis anyone who comes into his visual scope. Eventually, speech will decay into complete silence, possibly shattered with sudden ranting or attacking. He completely shuts out anyone who brings up difficult issues or offers him help. Dialogue examples: "Why are you wearing red? You know I hate red?" "It's nice and warm in here." "You're an idiot!" "Why are you here?! Get out!" Internal Dialogue: "I'm easy going. I feel good when I'm settled." "I must have peace." "I must make peace." Story Arc Improvement This character psychologically changes toward becoming a more self-integrated person, able to separate from having to assimilate differing views to become a unified and rock-solid individualist. One of the most obvious changes would be a releasing of the fear of change, looking to develop himself and who he is rather than just fitting in to keep the peace. He is likely to stand up, and maybe even cause conflict, in order to get something done, motivated by an inner power and confidence that is almost untouchable by the outside world. At that point, he is truly powerful enough to solve any conflict. Story Arc Unchanged This character is a helper/other character and won't change very much. If this character does change for the healthier, he will realize who he is and learn to let that overrule the other two battling parts of the mind. He releases the battle, becoming truly calm and wise. If he becomes less healthy, he will slip away from reality a bit, becoming stubborn and holding desperately to what little inner harmony he had, unable and unwilling to handle anything else (living in denial, perhaps), clinging to comforting habits and activities although they may no longer be appropriate (smoking after lung surgery, for instance). Story Arc Decline This character psychologically changes downward into a very unhealthy internalized, even catatonic, state. He has let go of all the opposing forces in the mind as well as his own ego. It's all gone now. This can cause a very unresponsive character with nothing there. He becomes a body without a soul. Any lashing out at the world will come through verbal abuse and not physical acts like the other subtype. The past calmness may have lured certain people to him who he can now destroy in an irrational and mindless way. He could eventually give up everything, ending very probably in suicide.
Extrovert Type	Healthy (usually Hero or Love Interest) This character can see all sides of any argument. Intelligent, perceptive and peace-loving, he hates conflict and will try to solve the problem or get away from it - not likely to get emotionally involved in the conflict, staying objective. He makes the perfect diplomat for that reason, offering a truly unbiased point of view. This is primarily because he, more than any other type, can see the big picture. Little things that other characters argue about don't matter to him. He can offer compromises or put it in perspective to create the peace he loves. This subtype is more likely to take a leadership role, to bring two sides into an understanding. This character inspires others with a kind of calm confidence. However, if the situation is particularly difficult, he is likely to gloss over important issues to try to get back to a peaceful world. This retraction into the self, this centering, can have a positive effect, making him capable of level-headedness and control in the face of extreme chaos - the only member of a team that remains calm under fire. Dialogue Style This character has a calming effect on any situation. Willing to step into a conflict just about anywhere to see what he can do. This character will be friendly to absolutely anyone. If that person's a problem, he's likely get involved to find out what's causing this conflict, unlike the other subtype who's likely to back off and dismiss it. However, in his weaker moments, he may tune out when others bring up tough issues. Dialogue examples: "You both want the same thing." "Let's all get along." Internal Dialogue: "I'm easy going. I feel good when I'm settled." "I must have peace." "I must make peace." Average Health (usually secondary character) This character seems to everyone to be a very calm, peaceful person who can see both sides of an argument and generally likes everyone. He will seem complacent, even lazy to some. This character presents this image to the world, but just under the surface there's a constant, mild agitation (see background). If anyone upsets his peace of mind, he can lash out with anger and aggression to squash this bad influence quickly, to get back to the sense of well being, however manufactured. This character can be very stubborn, not willing to change any part of a system that keeps him calm inside. But, adapts to any change very quickly. Dialogue Style This character has a smooth, calm, unassuming charm. Easily goes along with whatever is happening around him but able to stand up when it becomes disturbing. He may go along with criminal behavior to keep things calm, but when it's time to do something he knows he can't handle, he will get away or lash out at whoever got him into this situation at an inopportune time, usually making things worse. Dialogue examples: "You got me into this, you idiot." "Now what are we going to do?" "I'm outta here." Internal Dialogue: "I'm easy going. I feel good when I'm settled." "I must have peace." "I must make peace." Unhealthy (usually Villain) This character has always been seen as a calm, peaceful and together person. But, inside there's a raging battle to keep two opposing sides of himself in balance (see Background). Unfortunately, at this level, he has lost the battle. This loss of inner control is caused by either a situation that has overwhelmed him or a final weakening in his strength to fight. He is desperate not to let anything else come into his world that will set him off - he's struggling to hold onto sanity. This subtype is likely to look to physical activities that he trusts to keep him sane, living in his own world, denying to everyone that anything is wrong. If anything does make it through to him, he will act out against it in a very physical way, becoming physically abusive without any forethought or warning. He can be particularly dangerous since he always seemed so calm. Other characters don't see it coming. Dialogue Style This character is desperate to keep a calm, normal exterior. While having a detached, distracted or possibly violent, demeanor. The result is what would seem like classic psychosis. A Johnny Rotten type. This subtype is more physical and will focus on seemingly unimportant objects or conditions in the environment in the middle of his own crisis. He completely shuts out anyone who brings up difficult issues. Dialogue examples: "Nice weather we're having." "Oh, my goodness, I have a spot on my shirt." Internal Dialogue: "I'm easy going. I feel good when I'm settled." "I must have peace." "I must make peace." Story Arc Improvement This character psychologically changes toward independence and a truly peaceful mind created by a sudden belief in himself, unwavering no matter what conflicts come up. He is able to release having to go along and fit into any situation, learning that what he wants is just as important, standing up for what it is he would like, secure enough in himself to weather any conflict that may arise because of this action. He comes to understand the difference between forcing his will and just expressing preferences to get what he wants. This causes a truly calm and peaceful inner world, no longer struggling to keep opposing forces in harmony. Story Arc Unchanged This character is a helper/other character and won't change much. But if he does change, he is likely to psychologically change downward. Once outside forces become hard to handle and intrusive, he will lash out at whatever it is he sees is causing this disturbance. This, of course, causes more disturbance and the cycle continues downward. The change upward toward health is also possible, wherein he will learn to assert himself and leave the two battling factors behind, becoming his own person, unified and naturally calm. Story Arc Decline This character psychologically changes toward severe unhealthiness. The dam of control has finally broken and inner peace shatters as he lashes out irrationally at the world, perhaps focusing this insanity on the person or system that pushed him over the edge. Perhaps focusing on his own parents for making him this way in the first place. Or perhaps focusing on random people. This subtype is physically oriented and has let go of the mental battle within, basically giving up thought - which releases any thoughts of doing the right thing or acting rationally. He will act with a particular mindlessness while very physically acting out. This whole episode may end in murder and/or suicide.