MORE MODS
Oh god, I just can't stop...
I found this wonderful mod: http://www.xurbansimsx.com/2021/03/more-trait-slots-in-create-sim-early.html (warning, automatic music player), which allows you to add more traits to a sim right in CAS, which is something I have been waiting for FOREVER. And from there, I (re)discovered the breadth and depth of Chingyu's amazing mods. I have since downloaded many of her mods, so I will just include a link to her update list here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NpXNgr9Y0hmAjUrZwbbKUGJ1Uyrwlj0KLzKOP0kN9iY/edit#gid=0
I especially liked her "Traits in the Reward Store" mod, which removes the need for workarounds like adding traits via cheat and is a GODSENT for a project like this...so THANK YOU VERY MUCH!