Ratel Daemon: mellivora capensis
Note: A honey badger and a ratel are the same animal, and the terms are both used in this article.
MBTI type: INTP (the Logician)
Enneagram type: 5w6 (the Troubleshooter)
Instinctual variant: sp/sx (the Hermit)
Basic fear: to be dishonest or inauthentic
Neutral: introverted, independent, tolerating, assertive
Positive: adaptable, tenacious, confident, intelligent, dexterous
Negative: temperamental, self-centered, critical, stubborn
What you have in common with mustelids:
This kind of daemon is not uncommon, but with such a variety of subspecies from weasels, badgers, polecats, martens, otters, and wolverines, there are many different people who may find their daemon to be a mustelid. You are probably incredibly tenacious and stubborn, much like your animal counterparts, as well as incredibly adaptable. Most mustelids are solitary, and their people will also show reserved, introverted traits. If you have a smaller mustelids like an otter or marten you may be more friendly and inquisitive, while those with tougher daemons like wolverines and badgers may be more standoff-ish. Most mustelids are nocturnal, and you may also find yourself working late into the night.
Why you might have a Honey Badger:
Honey badgers are more closely related to martens than other badgers, and are more territorial compared to other mustelids. You may find that you are more mechanically adept, and enjoy picking locks and climbing, much like your animal counterpart known to excel at escaping captivity and using tools. People with these daemons are commonly found to be easily distractable.
People with Ratel daemons don't let other's opinions take hold of them, and while not immune to jabs and unkindness are much more tolerant of it than most. People with honey badger daemons are known to be reliable, hardworking, and adaptable, and good friends to have, although they will not take kindly to people who try to confine them with expectations. Ratels are known to be so fierce they can take on a lion, and those with their daemons are no different.
Daemons that are known to be more confrontational are very rare. This is because although many like the idea of a tough daemon, it is uncommon for someone to be so self-reliant and confident that they are okay with a fearsome daemon like a lion, scorpion, or honey badger. If your daemon is a honey badger, you choose your friends carefully and are extraordinary loyal.
