There are a number of systems for classifying people's personalities according to various measures. Well, here is another one. This test attempts to classify you according to the four alternative axes:
This is not only a test for you to take yourself. (If you don't know yourself by now you must be very confused). It is a test to assign to your friends, associates and minions. It can be important to classify them appropriately to ensure you pick the right entity for the required task. It is important to note that none of these terms should be construed as a negative value judgement. Not even Stupid, if you discover you are stupid, you're not as Stupid as were before you knew it, which has to be a good thing, honestly.
To assess type, answer the questions and click on the 'score the test' button. You can then compare your results with each of the sixteen personality archetypes listed below.
The IHOG is the ideal person to have working for you, or with you, but is not someone people will feel comfortable confiding in. They may be a good friend but they will never be a close friend. Their need to inform all around them of 'the right thing to do' can be annoying (especially when you know what the right thing to do is, you just don't want to do it). (example: Hermione Granger (from Harry Potter))
The SHOG is someone whom everyone will feel comfortable assigning all the sucky jobs to, the SHOG is the person you send to take the declaration of war to your enemy. Invaluable but disposable. (example: C3PO)
The ILOG can be almost as useful as an IHOG provided you don't assign them too much work. They also tend to be less annoying when you want to take a break. (example: Luke Skywalker)
A SLOG has their heart in the right place but required constant attention and motivation. They continually let you down just when you need them most, not intentionally but through either their lazy streak or their lack of intelligence. Having a few of these round you is not necessarily a bad thing but don't leave them alone. (example: Sam (from Lord of the Rings))
The IHDG makes the ideal person to confide in. Someone who will always tell you the right thing, but more importantly is less likely to tell anyone else what you are up to. An IHDG makes an excellent spy. (example : Harry Potter)
The SHDG can be easily used, they are excellent for spreading counter intelligence or being set up as a scapegoat. They are willing to follow your plan and can be convinced to keep their mouth shut when they get caught. Arch-villans often surround themselves with a few of these, however their good streak can sometimes cause them to betray their evil master. (example: Lex Luthor's fat minion (I forget his name))
The ILDG can be very useful in helping to solve little problem without you worrying (too much) about them unravelling your whole scheme. Their Lazy streak helps to ensure that they only solve the problem they have been set. The ILDG is often used without their knowledge (example: Mycroft Holmes (Sherlock's brother))
Displaying many of the same traits as the SLOG the SLDG can be trusted slightly less but can still be of use. Security guard (not personal security) is an appropriate task. They will like sneaking about checking that everyone who is about should be, but they won't think too much about WHAT they are guarding, or what they could do with it. (example: Ron Weasley (from Harry Potter))
The IHOE is the ideal person to have working for you, or with you, if you need them to know you are up to no good. However you will need to ensure they are well rewarded (both money and rank) or they might just try and take over. These make ideal partners if you are willing to share ultimate power. (example: I can't think of any, there should be more master villain TEAMS)
The SHOE is similar to the SHOG in one important way, they can be easily used. The SHOG is the person you send to drill into the bottom of the dam, just make sure no-one gets the chance to explain what will happen when it bursts. They can be trusted to follow your instructions until their (inevitable) death. (example: Strom Trooper)
The ILOE can be almost as useful as an IHOG provided you don't assign them too loves to reveal their plot just before it is too late to stop it. They feel that having put so much effort into planning it that explaining it to their enemy is nearly as good as having it work. As such they can be a huge liability often messing up at the last moment. (example: Severus Snape (from Harry Potter))
A SLOE is a typical evil Grunt. They are of limited use but can be found in abundance and converted to your cause very easily. (example: Storm trooper, Crabbe & Goyle (from Harry Potter))
The IHDE is too much like a lawyer to be allowed to live. Destroy on sight. (example : Luscious Malfoy)
The SHDE can be easily used, they are best deployed on 'low survival probability' missions. This is your typical civil servant who will follow the letter of the law as far as possible to spite the intent of the law. They are often bitter and twisted and resentful of their failure (due to their low intelligence). A very valuable weapon when used to slow your opponents down, but don't keep them too close. (example: Argus Filch (from Harry Potter))
The ILDE can be used to subcontract problems to in much the same way as the ILDG. Just be prepared to deal with a possible blackmail charge (either by paying well or arranging for the ILDG to go on a long holiday somewhere far far away, perhaps a nice diving holiday complete with a new pair of boots....). The ILDE may be tempted to take shortcuts so should not be left entirely without supervision. The ILDE is unlikely to come to power but if born to power can rule with a unsurpassed ruthlessness. The ILDE can sometimes be the last to leave you when you fall from power, though this might just be that they weren't paying attention. (example: Longshanks king of England)
Displaying many of the same traits as the SLOG and the SHDE the SLDE can make excellent paratroops. Dropped behind enemy lines they can cause as much mayhem and confusion after they are caught as they did before. Don't trust the SLDE, they would sell their grandmother for the opportunity to say they did. (example: Argus Filch (from Harry Potter))
V1.0C last modified 23rd November 2003