Internal character traits are the qualities or behaviors of a character that are not immediately visible and are typically inferred through the character's thoughts, feelings, actions, and dialogue. They include personality traits and characteristics on the inside, such as being ambitious, lazy, smart, outgoing, insecure, curious, or empathetic
. These traits provide insight into the motivations and inner workings of a character, as opposed to external traits, which are visible physical or superficial characteristics such as hair color, height, or clothing style
