Name one quality and one flaw

[Tome]

Ok, so this is just for fun and I thought it'd be cool to see if a lot of people would put similar traits for the same characters.

What is the FIRST(as in don't think about it five minutes) quality and flaw that comes to mind for you when you think of...

Buffy (Strong) (Stubborn)
Xander (Caring) (Judgmental)
Willow (Smart) (Obsessive)
Giles (Wise) (Picky)
Oz (Forgiving) (Dubious) <- Tough one on flaw, lol.
Spike (Courageous) (Bigmouthed)
Anya (Refreshing) (Blunt)
Riley (Sincere) (Dependent)
Dawn (Open-minded) (Lazy)
Tara (Loving) (Shy)
Angel (Devoted) (Withdrawn)
Cordelia (Honest) (Egotistical)
Wesley (Sympathetic) (Envious)
Gunn (Loyal) (Proud)
Fred (Smart) (Nervous)
Lorne (Friendly) (Indecisive)
Faith (Passionate) (Paranoid)
Connor (Determined) (Reckless)

Your turn! And I know some people might consider a few of the flaws I put to be qualities in some cases. I guess we'll have to settle for different opinions. 😉

 

[caritas08]

Buffy (Selfless) (Closed Off)
Xander (Loyal) (Selfish)
Willow (Kind) (Immature)
Giles (Focused) (Old Fashioned)
Oz (Laid back) (Laid back (lol))
Spike (Committed) (Brash)
Anya (Brave) (Self Absorbed)
Riley (Dependable) (Insecure)
Dawn (Patient) (Ungrateful)
Tara (Giving) (Inhibited)
Angel (Sacrificial) (Unpredictable)
Cordelia (Couragious) (Mean)
Wesley (Smart) (Solitary)
Gunn (Pure) (Stubborn)
Fred (Sweet) (Oblivious)
Lorne (Lovin) (Weak)
Faith (Strong) (Victim Complex)
Connor (Fearless) (Whiny)

 

[This Year's Girl]

Buffy (Strong) (Untrusting)
Xander (Friend) (Judgemental)
Willow (Intelligent) (powerabuser)
Giles (Secure) (Patriarchal)
Oz (Calm) (Closed)
Spike (Passionate) (Mean)
Anya (Funny) (Rude)
Riley (Kind) (Condecending)
Dawn (Amazing) (Insecure)
Tara (Assertive) (Insecure)
Angel (Funny) (Whiny)
Cordelia (Intuitive) (sacrificing)
Wesley (Intelligent) (Know-it-all)
Gunn (Protective) (Overprotective)
Fred (Geeky) (Childlike)
Lorne (Sazzy) (Nervy)
Faith (Strong) (Stubborn)
Connor (HEART) (Insecure)

That was hard! Good idea for a thread though, makes you think of the characters as more complete, not just in good and bad terms. I probably would've answered differently if I had time to think about it too, so it was interesting to see where my brain led me first. I love my first reactions to Dawn and Connor, I love them. :heart: I also had a hard time coming up with something negative to say about Anya, which surprised me, 'cause she isn't my favourite character. Same with Cordelia but the other way around, and I LOVE Cordelia. Maybe my brain blanked out 'cause there was so many awesome things to say. 🙂

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Gunn (Pure) (Stubborn)

Woah. That's so true. I haven't been able to put my finger on how to describe Gunn, but "pure" just nailed it for me! It sounds strange at first, he is really grown up and responsible in some ways, but I think the fact that he had to grow up so fast makes him like a child in some ways (not to be confused with childlike) and I feel like he has a very pure heart, even though he has a very black and white way of seeing things. Thank you for this insight! 😀

 

[sosa lola]

Buffy (Forgiveness) (Self-Pity)
Xander (Courage) (Insecurity)
Willow (Intellegence) (Arrogance)
Giles (Guidance) (Deceptive)
Oz (Tranquility) (Slacker)
Spike (Adapt) (Manipulation)
Anya (Innocence) (Insensitivity)
Riley (Kindness) (stickler to policy)
Dawn (Cleverness) (whininess)
Tara (Caring) (Pushover)
Angel (persistence) (Pettiness)
Cordelia (Honesty) (Snobbish)
Wesley (Smart) (Broodiness)
Gunn (Strength) (Stubborn)
Fred (Smart) (Anxiousness)
Lorne (Friendly) (Naivety)

 

[white avenger]

(You have no idea how difficult it is for a man like me to sum up all of his thoughts on ANY subject in only one or two words, but if Spike can undergo torture from Glory without revealing where Dawn was, I guess I can try...)

Buffy-defiant--insecure
Xander-loyal--jealous
Willow-strong--shy
Giles-determined--rigid
Oz-insightful--distant
Spike-loyal--impetuous
Anya-passionate--simplistic
Riley-dedicated--dependant
Dawn-hygiene--Dawn
Tara-shy--devoted
Cordelia-insightful--shoes
Wesley-dedicated--bookish
Gunn-strong--insecure
Fred-brilliant--shy
Lorne-cordial--pacifist
Faith-PASSIONATE!!!--IMPETUOUS!!!
Connor-brave--innocent

It's taking great determination not to put a footnote by every name and explain my choices down here.

 

[Kean]

Buffy (Resilient) (Prideful)
Xander (Loyal) (Insecure)
Willow (Gifted) (Arrogant)
Giles (Intellect) (Responsibility)
Oz (Honest) (Disconnected)
Spike (Spirited) (Fake)
Anya (Funny) (Selfish)
Riley (Sincere) (Denial)
Dawn (Adaptable) (Impetuous)
Tara (Kind) (Submissive)
Angel (Resilient) (Presumption)
Cordelia (Independent) (Harsh)
Wesley (Clever) (Misjudgement)
Gunn (Resourceful) (Headstrong)
Fred (Dynamic) (Reckless)
Lorne (Warm) (Indulgent)
Faith (Passionate) (Patience)
Connor (Certitude) (Unforgiving)

 

[sisterofmercy]

Buffy (Resilient) (Withdrawn)
Xander (Loyal) (Insensitive)
Willow (Powerful) (Arrogant)
Giles (Paternal) (Utilitarian)
Oz (Stoic) (Sarcastic) (not really a flaw though, couldn't think of one)
Spike (Passionate) (Reckless)
Anya (Blunt) (Naive)
Riley (Sweet) (Clingy)
Dawn (Accepting) (Self-centred)
Tara (Nurturing) (Meek)
Angel (Intelligent) (Miserable)
Cordelia (Confident) (Superficial)
Wesley (Resourceful) (Too trusting)
Gunn (Good natured) (Cynical)
Fred (Quirky) (Weak)
Lorne (Charismatic) (Defenceless)
Faith (Hedonistic) (Insecure)
Connor (Strong) (Naive)

 

[Goby]

Willow (Smart) (Beautiful) (Smokin' Hot) (Perfect) (Great Hair) (Sexy) (Wonderful Eyes) (Terrific Smile) (Humorous) (Brilliant) (Beautiful) (Great Student) (Loyal Friend) (Nice Voice) (Compassionate) (Cute Ears)

Buffy (Strong)
Xander (Loyal)
Giles (Wise)
Oz (Monotone Voice)
Spike (Awesome!)
Anya (Blunt)
Riley (Boring)
Dawn (Scapegoat)
Tara (Had the Greatest Girlfriend ever!) (Dead)
Angel (Tough) (Whiny)
Cordelia (Sweet)
Wesley-AtS (Smart) (Brave) (Honorable)
Wesley-BvTS (Complete Idiot)
Gunn (Loyal) (Proud) (Fearless)
Fred (Smart) (Cute)
Lorne (Friendly) (Effeminate)
Faith (Punk)
Connor (Annoying) (Drama Queen)

 

[LoveLoveLovix]

Okay, I tried to do this, but I found half my flaws were "passive agressive." No more psychology in my spare time.

 

[InsaneMystic]

Buffy (Forgiving) (Moral)
Xander (Loyal) (Judgmental)
Willow (Smart) (Control Freak)
Giles (Smart) (Secretive)
Oz (Dispassionate) (Presumptious) (<< the latter only in NMR, but a major piss-off for me in that one ep)
Spike (Responsible) (Sarcastic)
Anya (Naive) (Vengeful)
Riley (Courageous) (Macho)
Dawn (Cute) (Tantrum-Prone)
Tara (Wise) (Insecure)
Angel (Badass when Soulless) (Liar)
Cordelia (Honest) (Hurtful)
Wesley ("gets the job done") (Secretive)
Gunn (Protective) (Low Self-Esteem)
Fred (Smart) (Damsel In Distress)
Lorne (Nonjudgmental) (Campy)
Faith (Fun/Lively) (Antisocial)
Connor (Childlike) (Vengeful)

 

[Marisa]

Buffy (Strong) (Whiny)
Xander (Funny) (Judgmental)
Willow (Intelligent) (Crazy)
Giles (Wise) (Closed)
Oz (Forgiving) (lol forgiving) Both are a problem for him.
Spike (Champion) (Immature)
Anya (Funny) (Word-Vomit)
Riley (Sincere) (Dependent)
Dawn (Open-minded) (Lazy)
Tara (Loving) (One-Sided)
Angel (Devoted) (Immature)
Cordelia (Honest) (Egotistical)
Wesley (Sympathetic) (Rogue)
Gunn (Loyal) (Proud)
Fred (Smart) (Shy)
Lorne (Friendly) (Flamboyant) Even though I love it.
Faith (Passionate) (Paranoid)
Connor (Strong) (Dangerous)

 

[Goby]

Let me try again since I failed to read the directions..... BTW, Willow is flawless.... (as if you didn't know that already)

Willow (Smart) (Beautiful) (Smokin' Hot) (Perfect) (Great Hair) (Sexy) (Wonderful Eyes) (Terrific Smile) (Humorous) (Brilliant) (Beautiful) (Great Student) (Loyal Friend) (Nice Voice) (Compassionate) (Cute Ears)

Buffy (Strong) (Bossy)
Xander (Loyal) (Bad Actor)
Giles (Wise) (poor fighting skills)
Oz (Nice/Loyal/Honest) (Monotone Voice)
Spike (Awesome!) (Low IQ)
Anya (Funny) (Blunt)
Riley (Good fighter) (Boring)
Dawn (Tough considering the circumstances) (Scapegoat)
Tara (Had the Greatest Girlfriend ever!) (Dead)
Angel (Tough) (Whiny)
Cordelia (Honest) (Superficial in BtVS)
Wesley-AtS (Brave) (Not willing to share or be open with feelings)
Wesley-BvTS (Complete Idiot--- (there is nothing good about him)
Gunn (Fearless) (Too headstrong)
Fred (Smart) (Too childish)
Lorne (Friendly) (Not tough enough)
Faith (Ready to fight) (Punk)
Connor (there is nothing good about him) (Annoying Drama Queen)

 

[brinkster130]

Buffy (Dedication) (Closed off)
Xander (Funny) (Hypocritical)
Willow (Kind) (Control Freak)
Giles (Intelligent) (Secretive)
Oz (Relaxed) (Stagnant)
Spike (Stands up for people he likes) (No sense of self)
Anya (Caring) (Rude)
Riley (Loyal) (Denial)
Dawn (Open-minded) (Selfish)
Tara (Caring) (Reserved)
Angel (Determined) (Withdrawn)
Cordelia (Confident) (Blunt)
Wesley (Adaptable) (Arrogant)
Gunn (Brave) (Ego)
Fred (Survivor) (Shy)
Lorne (Passionate) (Indecisive)
Faith (Tough) (Poor me attitude)
Connor (Fighter) (Impulsive)

 

[NY State of Mind]

Buffy-Heart-Whiny
Xander-Loyal-Soft
Willow-Smart-Addict
Giles-Wise-Deception
Spike-Loyal-Talks to much
Anya-Blunt-Naive
Oz-Laid Back-Wise ass
Tara-Caring-Shy
Dawn-Sweet-Clepto
Riley-Fit-Boring
Angel-Leader-Broody
Cordy-Honest-Superficial
Wesley-Clever-Envious
Gunn-Couragous-Insecure
Fred-Genius-Weak
Lorne-Personality-Weak
Faith-Fun-Trust Issues
Connor-Strong-Cry Baby

 

[prophecygrrl]

Buffy- brave; Closed-off
Xander- loyal; quick to judge
Willow- intelligent; arrogant
Giles- dedicated; stuffy
Oz- rational; passive
Spike- passionate; doesn't think things through
Anya- smart; too new to the world
Riley- good-hearted; too dependent
Dawn- smart; whiny
Tara- sweet; doesn't speak up as often as she should
Angel- strong; too heroic
Cordelia- strong in her beliefs; blunt
Wesley- smart; emotional trauma issues!
Gunn- brave; too proud to ask for help
Fred- brilliant; weak fighter
Lorne- charismatic; too talkative (it was hard to think of a flaw!)
Faith- strong; insecure
Connor- well-intentioned; bad at communicating his feelings

 

[wickedtiger86]

Buffy (Powerful) (Hypocritical)
Xander (Loving) (Judgmental)
Willow (Quirky) (Addictive Personality)
Giles (Bookish) (Hard)
Oz (Stoic) (. . .stoic?) 😀
Spike (Loyal) (Obsessive)
Anya (Opinionated) (Rude)
Riley (Sweet) (Confused)
Dawn (Tall) (Loud)
Tara (Bright) (Concerned)
Angel (Caring) (Turns Evil)
Cordelia (Up front) (Selfish)
Wesley (Nerdy) (Low self esteem)
Gunn (Strong) (Proud)
Fred (Genius) (Skittish)
Lorne (Awesome) (Soft)
Faith (Intense) (Over-confidant)
Connor (?) (?) Don't know him well enough. Nothing came to mind. Sad as that is.

This was crazy difficult. I think my brain melted a little.

 

[Jay Jade]

Buffy (Brave)(Whiny)
Xander (Schmoozer)(Judgemental)
Willow (Kind)(Addicted)
Giles (Intelligent)(Rigid)
Oz (Relaxed)(Distant)
Spike (Passionate)(Thoughtless)
Anya (Excitable)(Absent-Minded)
Riley (Good)(Lame)
Dawn (Clever)(Bratty)
Tara (Caring)(Shy)
Angel (Friendly)(Broody)
Cordelia (Honest)(Vain)
Wesley (Disciplined)(Envious)
Gunn (Proud)(Stubborn)
Fred (Easy Going)(Oblivious)
Lorne (Conversationalist)(Weak)
Faith (Active)(Commitment Issues)
Connor (Fearless)(Dramatic)
Illyria (Blue)(Has tough time fitting in)

This was tough, and I did Illyria cuz, well, I like her xD

 

[kndizzle]

Buffy: Strong-Willed, Passionate
Xander: Loyal, Jealousy
Willow: Talented, Unsure of Herself
Giles: Devotion, Tweed
Oz: Genuine, Passive
Spike: Blonde, Dead
Anya: Forth-coming, Selfish
Riley: Loving, Over-Confident
Dawn: Open, Immature
Tara: Transparent, Shy
Angel: Devotion, Martyr Complex
Cordelia: Loyalty, Blunt
Wesley: Adaptable, Quick to judge
Gunn: Stoic, Overly Independent
Fred: Resilient, Painfully Shy
Lorne: True, Indecisive
Faith: Passionate, Unwilling to trust
Connor: Headstrong, Judgemental

 

[ticonderouga]

Buffy: Integrity, isolated
Xander: Loyal, judgmental
Willow: Smart, over-attaches
Giles: Reserved, two-faced
Oz: Solid, detached
Spike: Loyal, impetuous
Anya: Observant, bunny phobia
Riley: Dependable, Lacks purpose
Dawn: Open, needy
Tara: reliable, self-effacing
Angel: Passionate, Obsessive
Cordelia: Honest, self-centered
Doyle: Hidden Depths, Hustler
Wesley: Knowledgeable, poor judgement
Gunn: Unwavering, unforgiving
Fred: Intelligent, lacks confidence
Lorne: Friendly, needs to be liked
Faith: Courageous, Anti-social

Tough question, to state just one strength and one flaw for each character. I included Doyle because he's awsome

 

[LondonDude]

Buffy: Forgiving, insecurity
Xander: Caring, judgmental
Willow: Smart, Lacks Confidence
Giles: Polite, two-faced
Oz: Laid Back, detached
Spike: Loyal, Obessive
Anya: Funny, sometimes ruse
Riley: Dependable, Lacks purpose
Dawn: Open, Whiny
Tara: reliable, Shy
Angel: Loyal, Brooding
Cordelia: Honest, Hurtful Comments
Doyle: Mysterious, Hustler
Wesley: Smart, poor judgement
Gunn: Tough, unforgiving
Fred: Kind, lacks confidence in herself
Lorne: He Can sing, Indecisive
Faith: Strong, Detached
Connor: Great fighter, Drama queen
Illyria:Funny, Rude