Why is Broad-Minded a Quirk?

RedMattis · 10-05-2009, 03:13 PM

Definitly something that can get you in trouble. Befriending strange people or strange beings can have it's advantages though.
Broad-Minded doesn't make you gullible or stupid, but it makes you rather open-minded about odd Strangers.

Imagine the following. A vampire lad wants to join up with with our gang to stop the flesh eating swap creatures that have appeared in the realm. He claims to have good intent, and says that he doesn't kill (or turn) his victims.

The middle aged magician says "Hmm? And how exactly do we know that you won't tear our throats out in the dead night? We need some sort of proof that we really can trust you."

The easy-going frequently drunk, but friendly and broadminded middle-aged warrior says "I'm guessing your story has had a few hardships. Why don't you sit down by the fire and we can each share our tales?"

The Xenophilic time-traveller lass says "Omigosh! You're a vampire? With real fangs? Can you show me them?"

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Now assuming vampires are typically fairly dangerous, not letting them sit down by your campfire where they might get a good chance at stabbing you in the back might be a good idea. Before good proof that this particular member is at least a bit trustworthy you might want to keep them at a few arms reach.
Getting them to share their tales would make understanding who they are, and whether they really are trustworthy easier though.

10-05-2009, 03:13 PM	#23
RedMattis Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sweden, Stockholm	Re: Why is Broad-Minded a Quirk? Definitly something that can get you in trouble. Befriending strange people or strange beings can have it's advantages though. Broad-Minded doesn't make you gullible or stupid, but it makes you rather open-minded about odd Strangers. Imagine the following. A vampire lad wants to join up with with our gang to stop the flesh eating swap creatures that have appeared in the realm. He claims to have good intent, and says that he doesn't kill (or turn) his victims. The middle aged magician says "Hmm? And how exactly do we know that you won't tear our throats out in the dead night? We need some sort of proof that we really can trust you." The easy-going frequently drunk, but friendly and broadminded middle-aged warrior says "I'm guessing your story has had a few hardships. Why don't you sit down by the fire and we can each share our tales?" The Xenophilic time-traveller lass says "Omigosh! You're a vampire? With real fangs? Can you show me them?" - - - - - Now assuming vampires are typically fairly dangerous, not letting them sit down by your campfire where they might get a good chance at stabbing you in the back might be a good idea. Before good proof that this particular member is at least a bit trustworthy you might want to keep them at a few arms reach. Getting them to share their tales would make understanding who they are, and whether they really are trustworthy easier though. __________________ "Prohibit the taking of omens, and do away with superstitious doubts. Then, until death itself comes, no calamity need be feared" Last edited by RedMattis; 10-06-2009 at 02:35 PM.