Trust Disposition

Trust is a Disposition that represents faith in a particular person and a feeling that they can be relied upon. It is a belief that a person is capable and can be entrusted with the welfare of others. Trust indicates that a person is somewhat honest in their intentions. High ranks in Trust denote a stronger feeling, ranging from mild confidence to unwavering faith.

The expression of Trust differs from person to person and is dependent on their Personality and their relationships. Trust combined with personality motivates many types of behavior, including reliance, dependence, expectation, and understanding. Trust can be expressed as hope, confidence, conviction, support, certainty, and loyalty.

The Ranks of Trust

Trust is Ranked from 0 to 5, with Rank 1 representing a weak emotion, and Rank 5 representing the strongest emotion that can be experienced.

Rank 0: This is an absence of Trust. It might indicate ranks in one of the opposing dispositions, Doubt and Hate.

Rank 1: A mild feeling of Trust.

Ways to Interpret: This is a slight belief that someone could be trustworthy or competent. This level of trust indicates that an NPC may be willing to cooperate when presented with an opportunity, but will not seek out such partnerships.

NPC Thoughts: "This guy seems like an honest fellow. At the very least, he can probably take care of himself. While I should still be cautious, I think I can believe in what he says when it seems likely or plausible."

Roleplay Ideas:

• Giving a firm handshake.
• Extending a Little Credit.
• Sharing a small secret/rumor.
• Cutting someone a break.

Rank 2: A moderate feeling of Trust.

Ways to Interpret: This is a general belief that a person is honest towards you and responsible in their endeavors. The NPC holds enough confidence in a person to share a secret or seek out a partnership on a small undertaking. It may also indicate that the NPC is willing to follow the person as a leader, provided things go according to plan.

NPC Thoughts: "This guy knows how to take care of himself and his family. He's a honorable man and knows how to keep a promise. I am pretty sure that he could repay a small debt. I could potentially see him as a mentor."

Roleplay Ideas:

• Ask for assistance.
• Make a deal.
• Seek an apprenticeship.

Rank 3: A strong feeling of Trust.

Ways to Interpret: This is a feeling that a person can be relied upon, even in tough situations. Partnerships and deals are easy to make with this person, and you have faith in their capabilities. It is easy to see them as a leader or mentor. This level of Trust can motivate an NPC to approach the person with new opportunities, and to confide in them. It also motivates them to live up to the expectations of the person they trust.

NPC Thoughts: "I know I can rely on him if I need to, and if he has a plan, I have no problem following it. He has my best interest at heart and I know that he will do everything in his power to fulfill his promises to me. I respect his leadership and I would follow him, even if things got tough."

Roleplay Ideas:

• Follow their lead.
• Ask for assistance with large project.
• Displaying Loyalty.
• Hold in high regard.
• Confide in.
• Seek a Mentorship.

Rank 4: A very strong feeling of Trust.

Ways to Interpret: This is a deep rooted respect of a person’s capabilities and trustworthiness. This level of trust is strong enough for an NPC to follow the person into battle and put their life on the line. The NPC will often trust this person more than themselves and they have a very strong desire to see a partnership succeed . The NPC is motivated to rely on the person and will seek their aid and leadership in most situations. This trust is strong enough to cause an NPC to potentially act against their nature.

NPC Thoughts: "He would die before breaking his promises to me and I trust his judgement implicitly. If we get in a bad situation he'll find a way out for us, he always does. If he asked me to do something I wouldn’t normally do, I would certainly consider it as I wouldn’t want to fail him."

Roleplay Ideas:

• Obey almost all commands.
• Ask for help with life-threatening problem.
• Follow into battle.
• Seek care.

Rank 5: An extremely powerful feeling of Trust.

Ways to Interpret: Unwavering certainty and faith in a person and a knowledge that the person can do no wrong. At this level of Trust an NPC will follow the person to certain death, and believe that it is for the best. At the person’s word, the NPC will risk everything he has. The NPC will defend their faith in this person at all costs, even against their personality.

NPC Thoughts: "I'm willing to put my life in his hands, and I know I will be safe. If I do what he says, everything will turn out alright. I have more faith in him than I do in the gods, and I will follow him to the ends of the world."

Roleplay Ideas:

• Swear fealty.
• Zealotry.
• Obey even to own detriment.
• Willing self-sacrifice at any level.

Trust and Other Dispositions

• Trust combined with Fondness can synergize to create feelings of Love, Devotion, Dedication, and Admiration.
• Trust combined with Fear can synergize to create Submission, Obedience, and Resignation.
• Trust is opposed by Doubt, because you cannot Trust someone whom you are misgivings about.
• Trust is opposed by Hate, because you cannot Trust someone whom you have animosity for.

-Thoughts for Submission "He only hurts me because I messed up." "I'll be treated well, but god help me if I betray them."

Trust Events

Social Events geared towards Trust occur for many different reasons, usually from being truthful and performing acts that help others.

Minor:

• Keep a secret.
• Offer good/helpful advice.
• Providing evidence to an unlikely tale.
• Keeping a small promise.
• Stopping someone from being bullied.

Moderate:

• Saving someone's livelihood.
• Following through on threats.
• Upholding a contract.
• Completing a quest.
• Keeping an important promise.

Major:

• Leading and winning a battle.
• Saving someone's life.
• Succeeding against impossible odds.