Cynical v Romantic

"'Love has no place in alliances of state.'"The cynical/romantic personality trait reflects the MC's feelings primarily about matters of romantic love. It's possible to maintain this trait at a neutral balance, unlike some other personality traits.

Background selection
The sheltered princess background is locked out for cynical MCs.

Matchmaker first interview
"No one likes a cynic, dear."

Character Creator
When asked about your maid marrying a much older man.

Matchmaker's first interview
When asked if hoping for a love match. The Matchmaker's response will be disparaging, regardless.

Week 1
On Hamin's date: "I think giving me a stone the color of my eyes is romantic."

Week 4
Cynical trait awards +5 to poise, and romantic to charisma.