ISTP: The Psycho Vigilante

ISTPs are quiet, unassuming people, who tend to be mechanically gifted but withdrawn and reserved. ISTPs often need a great deal of personal space and "alone time," which may give others the impression that they are aloof; in reality, this time is necessary to hide their secret identities.

The typical ISTP leads a dual life; his outward reserve and quiet masks an inward seething rage at the injustice of life--often, the death of a loved one at the hands of a criminal. In this secret life, the ISTP uses his mechanical gifts to create a terrifying arsenal of bizarre weapons with which to strike fear into the heart of evil. Sometimes, ISTPs may become evil themselves, either slowly over a long period of time or in response to a perceived rejection from the very people they are trying to save.

RECREATION: ISTPs are happiest when they are building and constructing--either new weapons to smite their enemies, or new plots to destroy those who oppose them. They have a very industrial sense of aesthetics, and can spend hours absorbed in the appreciation of works of art such as a 1969 Hemi Cuda retrofitted with missile launchers and ejection seats.

COMPATIBILITY: ISTPs don't often get along well with their extroverted cousins, Evil Overlords and Mad Scientists. Instead, they prefer the company of INTPs, or perhaps their pets. Romantic relationships with ISTPs tend to be drawn-out, tragic affairs, filled with bitterness, longing, and teenage angst. The sex is usually pretty good, however.

Famous ISTPs include Spider-Man and Q.

Lol. But they are much nicer than that! But it sounds cool anyway. :) ISTPs are pretty special people, you dont run into one everyday.

ISTPs often need a great deal of personal space and "alone time," which may give others the impression that they are aloof; in reality, this time is necessary to hide their secret identities.

Guilty as charged.

Sounds like the type I'd like to have a long discussion with.

That's a very good thing, by the way.

Quiet, unassuming? Perhaps in the past! Some of us have learned to speak up for ourselves!

Originally Posted by openedskittles

in response to a perceived rejection from the very people they are trying to save.]

"Now the time is here, for Iron Man to spread fear, Vengeance from the grave, kills the people he once saved!"

Originally Posted by cbelle

Lol. But they are much nicer than that! But it sounds cool anyway. :) ISTPs are pretty special people, you dont run into one everyday.

My friends don't even see one everyday.

Psycho Vigilante is much better descriptor than "The Mechanic"

The sex is usually pretty good, however.

Always

I don't think ISTPs care enough to go on a Psycho Vigilante killing spree.

Originally Posted by openedskittles

Romantic relationships with ISTPs tend to be drawn-out, tragic affairs, filled with bitterness, longing, and teenage angst. The sex is usually pretty good, however.

This is my ISTP ex exactly. XD