Worldbuilding #9
What traits are considered positive in this setting? What does the society prefer on large?
Is optimism or realism viewed as the better trait to have? Do they value book skills or trade skills more? Is it better to be sweet or sassy? Is physical strength valued more, or strength of will? Is it seen as better to have a leader or a follower mentality?
Perhaps they are seen as equally important traits.
Contrasting traits can be valued equally, such as logic and empathy. On the other hand, your setting may pick one to love and one to loathe. Which is it? Why?
Are the desired traits different for men and women?
What does the ideal citizen look like vs the undesirable citizen? How is the ideal citizen treated vs the undesirable? The same, or oceans apart?
















