Villager Traits in the Alive Mod

The Alive mod brings your Minecraft villagers to life with unique personalities and traits based on their profession. This guide explains how the villager traits system works and what makes each villager unique.

Villager traits are now fully customizable through data packs! You can create your own unique villager personalities without changing any code.

Currently, Villager Traits only affect the conversation style and have no effect on the game.

How Traits Work

Every villager in the Alive mod has a set of traits that define their personality, appearance, behavior, and more. These traits are determined by the villager’s profession (Farmer, Librarian, etc.) and make each villager feel like a unique individual.

When you interact with a villager, you’ll notice their distinct personality coming through in how they talk and behave. A farmer might talk about crops and weather, while a librarian might discuss books and knowledge.

Trait Categories

Villagers have many different trait categories that define who they are:

Core Traits

Archetypes: Their role in society (like “Harvester” for farmers)
Personalities: How they behave (friendly, grumpy, wise, etc.)
Backstories: Their personal history and experiences
Goals: What they’re working toward
Fears: What worries them
Quirks: Unique habits or behaviors

Additional Traits

Speech Patterns: How they talk
Physical Traits: How they look
Relationships: How they interact with others
Values: What’s important to them
Hobbies: What they do for fun
Cultural Background: Where they come from
Age Group: Young, middle-aged, or elder
Life Events: Important things that happened to them
Emotional State: How they’re feeling right now

Profession-Specific Traits

Each profession has its own unique set of traits that reflect their role in the village:

How to Discover Traits

As you interact with villagers, you’ll naturally discover their traits through conversation. Here are some tips:

Talk to them multiple times: Each conversation reveals more about their personality
Ask about their profession: They’ll share knowledge related to their work
Listen for speech patterns: How they talk gives clues about their personality
Notice their reactions: Different villagers react differently to the same situations
Build relationships: The more you talk to a villager, the more they’ll open up

Why Traits Matter

Understanding a villager’s traits can help you:

Find specific information related to their expertise
Build better relationships for improved trading
Discover unique stories and perspectives
Get help with tasks related to their profession
Have more meaningful and enjoyable interactions

For detailed information about each profession’s traits, check the links above to explore the specific trait sets for each villager type.